CORE EDUCATION SITEMAP POLICIES - Key Persons


Aaron Kitto

Job Titles:
  • Information Systems Manager
  • IT Manager
As Information Systems Manager, Aaron draws on a background in information technology as a Business Systems Manager, IT Manager, Business and Technical Consultant, Developer, Enterprise Architecture and Business Development within private and public enterprises from farming, construction, and statistics to retail. Aaron has a Bachelor of Commerce and Management from Lincoln University and has been accredited with a plethora of technical certificates from Microsoft over the 20+ years of IT experiences. Aaron has also been a windsurfing instructor. He uses his variety of skills to guide CORE people and customers through technology.

Alyssa McArthur

Job Titles:
  • Project Coordinator - GPS
Alyssa worked as an Administrator in Scotland for four and a half years before moving to New Zealand in July 2015, and obtained her Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Administration and Information Technology in June 2015.

Amy-Lee Budd

Job Titles:
  • Accredited Facilitator - Professional Learning ( English - Medium )

Anahera (Angela) McGregor

Job Titles:
  • Human Resources
  • We Lead With Our CORE Values at the Front to Inspire and Enable Staff to Be Innovative, Future Thinking, and Push Educational Boundaries
We lead with our CORE values at the front to inspire and enable staff to be innovative, future thinking, and push educational boundaries.

Andrew Penny

Job Titles:
  • LEARNZ Teacher - Primary Programme

Angela Clemens

Job Titles:
  • Regional PLD Manager

Ash Patel

Job Titles:
  • Animator and Videographer

Asher Cochrane

Job Titles:
  • Help Desk and Support
Asher is skilled and confident in dealing with a huge variety of IT problems. He has five and a half years of hands-on experience as an IT support technician for an IT service centre, Working with a large variety of clients has solidified an empathetic and methodical attitude in his approach to working with people through whatever IT problems they may be having. He will go the extra mile to ensure he can help anybody out in the absolute best way possible and is experienced in teaching people new things they might want to learn about the technology they are using.

Barrie Matthews

Job Titles:
  • LEARNZ - Project Manager

Bianca Ackroyd

Job Titles:
  • Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Brenda Crozier

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager

Brendan Eade

Job Titles:
  • Engineer
  • DevOps Engineer

Brogan Taie

Job Titles:
  • Project Coordinator - Content Development

Bryleigh Kingston-Rodgers

Job Titles:
  • Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Although Bryleigh joined the CORE Education whānau in her current role in November 2017, she has a long history at the organisation. Bryleigh spent two years as Office Administrator and one year as Marketing and Communications Coordinator at CORE, before moving to the United Kingdom where she worked in Media and PR for a high-profile animal welfare charity. Along with her previous experience in customer service, these roles have given Bryleigh excellent organisation, communication and relationship building skills. Expertise Marketing and communciations Media and PR Administration Event support Customer service

Catherine Van Hale

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager

Catriona Pene

Job Titles:
  • Accredited Facilitator ( English - Medium ) and Project Manager

Cindy Logan

Job Titles:
  • Office Manager
  • Administration
Cindy moved to CORE Education in 2015 from the Ministry of Education, where she was the Professional Learning and Development lead coordinator. This involved working with a range of stakeholders, with a focus on Ministry priorities. During her time at the Ministry of Education, she has been the Corporate Support Administration Coordinator and the HR Support for the South Island. Prior to her time at the Ministry of Education, Cindy was an office manager and tutor in computer applications.

Clive Francis

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager

Connor Phipps

Job Titles:
  • Senior Leader - Business Services

Cynthia Packman

Job Titles:
  • Senior Graphic Designer
Cynthia Packman specialises in Graphic Design at CORE Education, primarily working in the marketing team. Cynthia has enjoyed working in the Design industry for 20 years. In this time she has worked with a range of companies and clients on a range of projects, including; advertising for a consumer electronics store and designing teaching resources for an educational publisher. She prides herself on her ability to take a client's vision from a concept to a well-designed final reality. Expertise Logo and brand development Publication design Advertising media and collateral design Vector illustration and infographic design Animation, graphics and design for video

Daniela Dockerty

Job Titles:
  • Finance
  • Accounting Technician / Intermediate Accountant
Daniela started her career as an auditor at KPMG Christchurch where she spent four years and qualified as a Chartered Accountant. She then spent two years contracting in London. Before joining CORE Education, Daniela was the Senior Accountant at Foodstuffs South Island where she was responsible for a range of reporting and general accounting tasks.

Dave Merton

Job Titles:
  • Conference Technical Manager

Derek Wenmoth

Job Titles:
  • Principal Consultant

Emma Hawke

Job Titles:
  • Senior Event Specialist

Fiona Summerfield

Job Titles:
  • Content Editor and Project Manager

Fionna Wright

Job Titles:
  • Accredited Facilitator ( English - Medium ) and Product Manager LEARNZ

Gae Thawley

Job Titles:
  • Lead Facilitator - Early Years

Gemma Stewart

Job Titles:
  • Accredited Facilitator ( English - Medium and Māori - Medium ) and Project Lead - TAM PLS

Grace Hunt

Job Titles:
  • Business Support
Before joining CORE, Grace worked in the Early Childhood sector for five and a half years. Three as a teacher in training, two and a half as a qualified teacher. She has worked for two different corporate companies with a range of whānau, children, and staff teams. Grace also has experience working in the theatre industry, allowing her to gain her ATCL Diploma in performance, and she has gained experience with stage management.

Greg Carroll

Job Titles:
  • Regional PLD Manager and Accredited Facilitator ( English - Medium )

Hariata Tutua-Nathan

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager

Helen Cooper

Job Titles:
  • Senior Leader - Professional Learning

Helen MacGougan

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager

Hineuru Tutua-Nathan

Job Titles:
  • Project Coordinator - Te Aho Māori

Janelle Riki-Waaka

Job Titles:
  • Relationships Manager

Jedd Bartlett

Job Titles:
  • Producer

Josh Hough

Job Titles:
  • Professional Learning Services Programme Manager and Accredited Facilitator ( English - Medium )

Judith Stanley

Job Titles:
  • Content Writer

Justine Mason

Job Titles:
  • Accredited Facilitator ( English - Medium ) and Project Lead - SELO

Kath Delahunty

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager / Facilitator

Kathe Tawhiwhirangi

Job Titles:
  • Regional PLD Manager and Accredited Facilitator ( English - Medium and Māori Medium )

Katrina Laurie

Job Titles:
  • Accredited Facilitator ( English - Medium ) and Product Manager ULearn

Kayte Edwards

Job Titles:
  • Facilitator - Early Years and Writer

Kelly Robertson

Job Titles:
  • Senior Animator
As a multidisciplinary designer, Kelly has provided successful design solutions across a range of different industries, including IT and hospitality. While her main expertise lies in brand development and publication design, a history of working alongside events teams has given Kelly proficiency in developing great visual marketing campaigns and social media assets. Kelly has a particular nous in creating effective and friendly web design sites, equipping clients with smart online tools that provide a holistic user experience. Expertise Logo and brand development Brand identity design Publication design UX design Advertising media

Kerry Hines

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager

Keryn Davis

Job Titles:
  • Senior Leader - Design Solutions

Kimberly Sexton

Job Titles:
  • Marketing and Communications Specialist
Kimberly recently joined the CORE family, and specialises in the marketing of our products and services. Kimberly is also responsible for the development and management of various CORE campaigns, as well as sponsorship opportunities. Following many years in Melbourne, where she worked in communications and public relations, and also completed a degree, Kimberly returned to New Zealand, working in publishing and marketing. She has spent the past few years as a marketing consultant providing services for clients in a variety of fields. Expertise Marketing analysis

Lachlan McLaren

Job Titles:
  • Instructional Designer

Lauren Douglas

Job Titles:
  • Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Lauren is an anthropology graduate who has spent the last 18 months travelling and working overseas in the United States and Australia. She has a strong writing and social media background, having written her personal blog for the last five years. Lauren is passionate about helping others and has been provided a wide range of peer support and leadership training through her involvement with Canteen New Zealand. Personal Statement I have been an avid dancer all my life, with experience in jazz, tap, musical theatre and more recently partner dancing styles; modern jive, salsa, bachata and rueda. I love to travel and explore all Christchurch has to offer with my camera. I'm a big foodie and will always be seeking out the best coffee and treats.

Libby Gawith

Job Titles:
  • Procurement
  • Proposals Co - Ordinator
Qualifications 2017 Diploma of Tertiary Learning and Teaching - Ara Institute of Canterbury Gawith, L. & Abrams, P. (2006). Long journey to recovery for Kiwi consumers: Recent developments in mental health policy and practice in New Zealand. Australian Psychologist, 41 (2), 140-148.

Linda Ojala

Job Titles:
  • Accredited Facilitator ( English - Medium ) and Product Owner Advanced Leadership Programme

Lisa Gould

Job Titles:
  • Accounts Junior
Lisa joined the CORE Education finance team in 2015, bringing with her 15 years of experience at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand working in banking and accounting. Expertise Data entry Banking Accounting

Lucy Wilson

Job Titles:
  • Payroll / Accounts Administrator

Maralda Williams

Job Titles:
  • Content Development Lead

Margot McKeegan

Job Titles:
  • Accredited Facilitator ( English - Medium ) and Project Leader - NPDL

Marie Sutton

Job Titles:
  • HR Advisor

Mary Anne Mills

Job Titles:
  • Education Consultant

Megan Jensen

Job Titles:
  • Content Editor

Meghan MacTavish

Job Titles:
  • Graphic Designer

Meredith Noonan

Job Titles:
  • Marketing Manager
Meredith is a marketing all-rounder with over six years of experience executing strategic marketing plans and campaigns, and 18 years experience in customer service, including account management. She started with CORE Education in June 2014 as one of two Marketing Managers. The role is large enough to accommodate two marketing experts, sharing the responsibility for strategic planning, campaigns, events, sponsorship, website, advertising, brand, internal and external communications, and marketing CORE products and services.

Mia Zhang

Job Titles:
  • Intermediate Web Developer

Michael Lintott

Job Titles:
  • Production Team Lead

Michelle Tamua

Job Titles:
  • Content Strategist

Ngaire Shepherd-Wills

Job Titles:
  • Regional PLD Manager and Accredited Facilitator ( English - Medium )

Nichole Gully


Nick Billowes

Job Titles:
  • Principal Consultant

Nick Crozier

Job Titles:
  • Website Content Support

Nikki Urlich

Job Titles:
  • Accredited Facilitator ( English - Medium ) and Consultant

Pam O'Connell

Job Titles:
  • Research and Design Lead

Patariki Grace

Job Titles:
  • Content Developer - Māori Learning Solutions

Pauline Scanlan

Job Titles:
  • Senior Leader - Engagement

Rachel Ormsby

Job Titles:
  • Accredited Facilitator ( English - Medium and Māori - Medium ) and Content Developer - Māori Learning Solutions

Ravneet Suman

Job Titles:
  • Intermediate Web Developer

Ray Burkhill

Job Titles:
  • Accredited Facilitator ( English - Medium ) and Project Lead - TER

Rebbecca Sweeney

Job Titles:
  • Accredited Facilitator ( English - Medium ) and Consultant

Rochelle Savage

Job Titles:
  • Instructional Designer

Ruta McKenzie

Job Titles:
  • Pacific Cultural Lead and Lead Facilitator - Early Years

Sam Perry

Job Titles:
  • Event Specialist

Sarah Te One

Job Titles:
  • Accredited Facilitator ( English - Medium ), Senior Research

Shelley Hersey

Job Titles:
  • LEARNZ Teacher - Secondary Programme

Shona Smith

Job Titles:
  • Accredited Facilitator ( English - Medium ) and Consultant

Sophia Burton

Job Titles:
  • Content Editor and Content Writer

Stephen Lowe

Job Titles:
  • Instructional Designer

Steve Ross

Job Titles:
  • Finance Manager

Tash Edwards

Job Titles:
  • Executive Assistant

Terry Hall

Job Titles:
  • Technical Documentation

Tracey Scott

Job Titles:
  • Pouherenga Waka - Relationships Manager

Tumu Whakarae - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Executive Officer