Meet some of the great members of our staff

Laurie Hare
Laurie Hare
Pou Māia / Receptionist
Gisborne

"It is hard to choose what thing I enjoy the most. However, I think I would choose the positive interactions that I am able to have with our tāmariki mokopuna and whānau and our staff. I love helping people, and enjoy being able to support all of these important people who are making a real difference in their families and our community."


Jennah Woods
Jennah Woods
Pou Māia, Social Worker in our Kahukura Aroha Services

"What I most enjoy about my job is, Manaakitanga: Shared enthusiasm to ensure a positive workplace environment. Working for an organisation where your voice is heard and expertise is appreciated. Personal growth and development are a priority, with a range of training opportunities to upskill in therapies to support whānau."


AJ van Dam
AJ van Dam
Pou Heke, Therapeutic Practice Leader
Otautahi

"I love my job for the creativity. My role allows me to bring my personality through in the work I do and I am grateful for this. When I am working in the training element of my role, I am encouraged to weave real stories from my own mahi into the content of the workshops to bring to life the experiences that we all often encounter at work."


Dwight McDowell
Dwight McDowell
Pou Whiria / National Advisor People Management

"I love working here for many reasons, and being in my 20th year with the organisation, I have had many opportunities to develop and grow both personally and professionally. I have enjoyed different experiences and roles within the organisation, growing through and with an ever changing and innovative organisation."