LIFEWISE - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Chief Operating Officer
- Health Nurse and Leader
Ann-Marie leads the design and delivery of services, managing business operation so Lifewise is delivering its strategic objectives, working to budget, and enhancing its reputation. She ensures that Lifewise achieves all of its contractual outcomes, that the service teams are appropriately resourced and supported, and that service-delivery teams operate to the highest professional standards.
Ann-Marie is a registered mental health nurse and leader, with extensive experience in leading complex non-commercial operations, and in leading the design and delivery of services in the NGO sector, at Te Whatu Ora, and in other governmental departments. Ann-Marie's post graduate qualifications include a MA in Acute Mental Health Nursing, and management at a postgraduate level. Ann-Marie strongly supports Lifewise's collaborative approach and the social enterprise model supporting its kaupapa. She is a strong clinical leader, and will help elevate a workforce that has lived experience.
Job Titles:
- Group Practice & Development Manager
David helps Lifewise develop effective solutions and maintain a culture of innovation. He supports the establishment of new work across the organisation, including implementing new models. He provides business development support to the team in identifying and securing of new opportunities.
He plays a strategic role in supporting the organisation to achieve its vision. He works alongside managers and their teams as a champion for the Lifewise Way.
Job Titles:
- Chief Executive, Airedale Property Trust
Dean holds qualifications in civil engineering, property and finance with over 25 years' experience in leading development and property teams on landmark projects and portfolios across all sectors in the property industry.
Jai has more than 13 years of Trans-Tasman experience as a tax consulting professional helping businesses navigate through increasingly complex tax rules and succeed in an era of rapid change. She specialises in providing advice on tax matters including tax structuring, mergers and acquisitions, cross-border investments and tax disputes and controversy. She has experience working in Big Four accounting firms and also gained legal experience working in the tax team of a leading full-service law firm in New Zealand.
She is passionate about contributing to communities and helping solve important societal issues like homelessness. She has been a participant in the Lifewise Big SleepOut twice and raised funds totalling c.$20k in both years. She also drove an initiative to raise funds to provide 300 winter care packages across the City Missions in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Throughout her career she has been involved in mentoring programmes including running the EY Volunteer Engagement Programme which focuses on providing mentors to students in low decile schools and mentoring through the First Foundation Programme. She hopes to continue to utilise her skills and experience to help make a difference.
Job Titles:
- Service Manager, Early Childhood Education
Katee oversees the ECE services of Lifewise. With an extensive background in teaching, management and education facilitation, Katee joined the team at Lifewise in 2015.
Katee's goal is to create high quality low cost childcare within the community for children and families who otherwise may not have the opportunity.
Job Titles:
- Chief Executive
- Member of the Lifewise Executive Team
Job Titles:
- Member of the Lifewise Executive Team
Job Titles:
- Member of the Lifewise Executive Team
Job Titles:
- Member of the Lifewise Executive Team
Job Titles:
- Member of the Lifewise Executive Team
Job Titles:
- Community Housing Manager
Maraea Mokaraka is of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, Tainui, Te Arawa, Tainui and Ngā Puhi descent. She is a registered bi-cultural social worker and an Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) clinician. Maraea's journey into the AOD sector came through her lived experience and with the support of her Kaumatua at Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei. Two years into her recovery, she embraced a career at a drug treatment centre, eventually earning a degree in social work and supervision. Maraea is experienced in running suicide prevention programmes, has extensive AOD expertise, is a member of DAPANNZ, and previously headed up our Youth Housing team, where she introduced programmes and processes to strengthen the team. Maraea is also a Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei whānau representative on the Odyssey board.
Marion is a retired public servant having enjoyed a career with the Ministry of Justice. Roles included being the Manager of the High Court in Auckland for 12 years and being the National Training Manager for Higher Courts. Marion attends the Pitt Street Methodist Church and her passion for Lifewise arises out of being inspired by the Methodist history of John and Charles Wesley and by the Lifewise way of developing solutions to community need. She has a post graduate Diploma in Management from Auckland University and is a Fellow of the ANZ Institute of Management. Marion was Chair of The Lifewise Trust Board from June 2009, when it was established, through to March 2020.
Job Titles:
- Health & Disability Service Manager
Rob brings with him 25 years of health and disability service management in not-for-profit and public service roles. Most recently, Rob managed the Ministry of Health's Auckland-based disability team with responsibility for seven district health board areas in the Midland and Northern regions. With a passion for the Enabling Good Lives principles, Rob's leadership focuses on delivering trustworthy in-home services for people who need healthcare assistance and supporting people, who want to, to create their own support arrangements via personal budgets such as individualised funding.
Rob was born in Barbados but has lived in Auckland since he was eight years old. He has also lived in Dunedin, Wellington and Otaki. His non-work passions include his family, conservation, outdoor pursuits and travel.
Rohan MacMahon has been a Lifewise Board member since 2016, and Chair of the Board since 2020. He is a partner in the Climate Venture Capital Fund, a management consultant, and company director. He was formerly the Strategy Director at Crown Fibre Holdings (now Crown Infrastructure Partners). Rohan also founded and leads the Auckland Street Choir, a community choir which includes many homeless and marginalised people. He believes in a fair and equitable future for all, and that we can work together to bring positive change.
Sarah Trotman is Director, Executive Education Programmes and Business Relations at AUT. It's her 7th year as a Rough Sleeper at this event. She told us why she does it every year.
Job Titles:
- Leader
- Edmund Hillary Fellow
Sasha is a proven leader with significant experience in participating and reporting to Boards through various senior management, executive and voluntary positions held over the past 20 years. This experience is complemented by being a qualified accountant and she hold a Masters in Advanced Leadership Practice from Massey University with an accompanying dissertation in Entrepreneurial Storytelling in New Zealand. Sasha is passionate about authentic leadership and keeping the people at the heart of business and society. She was a finalist in the Deloitte Top 200 New Zealand Young Executive of the Year for 2016 and 2017.
Sasha is an Edmund Hillary Fellow focussed on a mission to put the humanity back into business, especially regarding financial wellness. Sasha also has lived experience with mental health, addiction and homelessness and believes it is important to contribute wider than yourself. She has been involved from an early age in community work and participated in the Lifewise Big Sleepout in 2019. She is keen to use her knowledge and experience to serve the community and contribute to a better and more inclusive society for all.
Sher joined Family Services in 2013 having previously worked for Lifewise in 2003 and 2005. With a background in counselling and social work practices, Sher has extensive experience working with diverse client groups and complex social issues. Committed to innovative responses and seeking positive change through whānau led, solution focused and preventative approaches Sher, has a passion for keeping tamariki safe and thriving, and whānau and individuals adequately supported, strong and connected to their communities
Job Titles:
- Head of Mission, Methodist Mission Northern
Shirley's whakapapa is to Ngai Takoto, Ngapuhi and Waikato iwi. She has lived experience working within iwi social services, community development, counselling and most recently teaching in the tertiary sector. Shirley has grown up in the Methodist church, specifically within Te Taha Maaori and more recently involved in the wider connexional boards. The Methodist church affirms that
Vaughn is a Creative Director and business owner with a wealth of experience in advertising and media and communication. He believes that for creativity to happen, companies and their Boards need diversity of thought and perspective and this is what he offers as a Director of Lifewise. By day, Vaughn runs an Auckland-based advertising agency and is also a regular columnist and commentator in most media channels.