Office team
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AJ
AJ
General Director
Leads future strategy and projects, takes care of NZ and global team, and oversees church connections.
Loves Leonard Cohen’s music!
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Ruth
Ruth
Te Rau Urungi
Fuels administration and Māori leadership
Loves mashed potato and gravy!
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Annie
Annie
Global Catalyst
Leads and oversees short-term global trips, builds connections with youth and young adults.
Loves an op-shop bargain!
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Ann
Ann
Pastoral Support Coordinator
Ensures healthy networks for global workers, equips and educates supporting churches, and offers visa guidance.
Loves greyhound dogs!
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David
David
Global Experience Support
Supports global experience journeys + tech whizz!
Loves the number 42
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Grace
Grace
Discipleship Flats Activator
Provides pathways for young adults to live in faith and community
Loves worship
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Jazz
Jasmine
Communications and content creator
Manages brand and communications, and coordinates church engagement.
Loves to surf. 🏄
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Michelle
Michelle
NZ Operations Manager
Strategic planning and innovation, as well as curating events.
Loves mangoes!
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Luke
Luke
Te Pouarataki mō te Hīkoi
Titiri hīkoi leader and guide, as well as communication specialist.
Loves bibimbap!
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Jodi
Jodi
Accounts Support
Accounts extraordinaire, oversees payments and donations
Loves nature
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Karen
Karen
Children’s Content Curator
Fuels resource creation for our Tamariki
Loves the beach
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Rebecca
Rebecca
Student Hostel Sponsorship Coordinator
Coordinates enquiries and administration of student hostel sponsorship.
Loves travel!
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Lauren
Lauren
Policy Support
Oversees, updates and creates our policies
Loves popcorn