Our dedicated, multi-talented, united group of staff are ready to assist in any way possible.
PatriciaHead
Head Cook
Kirsten Johnston
Finance Support
• Born and bred in Malaysia. Completed my Bachelor of Financial Administration in Australia and return to Malaysia where I worked as an auditor and lecturer. Obtained my qualification and became a member of CPA Australia while I was in Malaysia. Also completed my Masters in Business Administration with Deakin University, Australia. • Migrated to New Zealand about 10 years ago. Auditor, Staples Rodway Taranaki for 3 years. Assistant accountant/accountant, Tui Ora Limited for another 3 years.
• Have been working with Rauawaawa Kaumatua Charitable Trust since May 2011 and enjoying every minute of it.
Surinder Dhulip Singh
Finance & Funding Manager
AnnieSchenkel
Practice Nurse
Ko Tainui me Mataatua ōku waka
Ko Taupiri me Mauao ōku maunga
Ko Waikato me Tauranga moana ōku awa
Ko Waikato me Ngai Rangi ōku iwi
Ko Ngati Mahuta me Pirirakau ōku hapu
Ko Te Hoe o Tainui me Poututerangi ōku marae
• I am a mother of three boys and whangai mother of two boys and one girl, six mokopuna
• I am passionate about supporting kaumātua in managing their chronic diseases and in making their every-day lives easier and happier
Sue (Huhana) Davis
Mauri Ora Community Health Worker
Ko Aorangi me Pukenui ōku maunga
Ko Mokau me Manga o Kewa ngā awa
Ko Tainui te waka
Ko Maniapoto te iwi
Ko Ngati Rora rāua ko Ngati Waiora ngā hapū
Ko Te To Kanganui a noho raua ko Mokau Kohunui nga Marae
• Diploma in Community and Social work
• Life member Aotearoa NZ Associatation Social Workers
• Social Worker – Department of Social Welfare, CYF 1973-1996
• Parent line 1996-1998
• Ngati Hine Trust (Northland) 1998-2004
• He Iwi Kotahi Trust 2004-2008
• NZ Church History Centre, Hamilton 2012 - Current
• Rauawaawa Kaumatua Charitable Trust, 2013 - Current
Janette Kaumoana
Whānau Ora Navigator
Ko Te Pae Raukawa te maunga
Ko Pokaitu te awa
Ko Rotoruanuiakahumatamoemoe te moana
Ko Tonohopu te marae
Ko Ngati Whakaue te hapu
Ko Te Arawa te iwi
Ko Te Arawa te waka
Married to Paul Holmes of Tainui, Te Whanau- a- Apanui and Samoan decent, 3 beautiful children.
Educated in Rotorua and has worked in health and disability field for over 16 years.
Managerial roles with IDEA Services before beginning nursing career as registered nurse
Nursing experience in both the hospital and community settings where passion grew for Māori health, ensuring our whanau are supported to fully understand their health needs
Bachelor of Nursing, Diploma in Te Ara Reo Maori, PG Cert in Advanced Nursing.
Kath Holmes
Health Team Manager
NZTCMA, Chi Kung (Hons), N.T (Hons)
Ko Tainui te waka
Ko Taupiri te maunga
Ko Waikato te awa
Ko Tainui te iwi
Ko Waiiti te marae
• I am the 5th oldest of 12 siblings, married with two interesting and gorgeous girls.
• My career path has taken me towards Holistic Health, in the last 25 years as a Chi Kung/Mirimiri therapist my basket has collected many techniques from Natural Therapies, Health and Breathing exercises, Myoskeletal Alignment, Rehabilitation, Sports Massage, but naming just a few.
• My passion and interest has always been along this path and when a certain technique catches my interest and I know it would be of a benefit for those they are in need then it is followed through ‘We have many options in life, Never make giving up one of them’. ‘Prevention is what counts.’
Rachael Owen
Mirimiri Therapist
Ko Te Arawa te waka
Ko Matawhaura te maunga
Ko Waitahanui a Hei te awa
Ko Ngati Pikiao te iwi
Ko Ngati Makino te hapū
Ko te marae
• I have the daily privilege of providing transport to kaumātua who otherwise would be unable to attend the services offered by Rauawaawa
• Sharing the stories and experiences of kaumātua; and working alongside a team made up of Trustees, Management, Staff and Volunteers is a highlight of the job.
• I have made it my personal responsibility to help maintain a tidy complex
• From April to July 2013 I was a volunteer for Rauawaawa, but have since been employed in this role
Patihana Takuira-Mita
Transport Coordinator
Coming soon!
Daphne Vasea
Mauri Ora Community Health Worker
Wairarapa raua ko Ngati Kahungunu
Wairarapa raua ko Ngati Kahungunu
Whakaaro e pa ana ki Rauawaawa/ What I like about Rauawaawa?:
To work alongside the Kaumatua, gain wisdom and learn new things, also the support team and the program of activities for the Kaumatua.
Donna Tilyard-Davies
Administration Manager/Support Services Coordinator
Ko Kurahaupo te Waka
Tararua te Maunga
Manawatu te awa
Raukawa, Ngati Maniapoto, Waikato Tainui, Ngati Rangiwewehi me Rangitane nga iwi
Rauawaawa is an impressive organisation with dedicated, passionate and committed Trustees, Staff, Kotahitanga Committee, and Volunteers all striving to achieve "Hei Manaaki nga Kaumatua". I consider it a fantastic opportunity to work alongside and for those I describe as "Nga Matauranga Taonga". Complementary to that is "Te Puna o te Ora" the extraordinary facility that encompasses the Trust and the Kaumatua it serves. The history of the facility and its long service to Maori in the Waikato makes Rauawaawa a very special place to be.
Rangimahora Reddy
CEO
Coming soon!
Maeana Watene
Project Support
Ko Ngatokimatawhaorua te waka
Ko Kaiatewhetu me Hauturu ngā maunga
Ko Te Roroa te iwi
Ko Ngati Pou te hapu
Ko Ngakuru Pana te tangata
Ko Te Whakamaharatanga te marae
• Started working at Rauawaawa as the receptionist in May 2008
• I have worked in office/administration roles for over 12 years
• Currently employed as the Programme Coordinator for the Aroha Ngā Mokopuna Innovation – a Kaumātua-led health promotion service being delivered into schools to improve the health and wellbeing of our Māori tamariki
• Carrying on the legacy of my Koro, Gale Ngakuru, to provide quality health, welfare and education services and opportunities for the Kaumātua in our community
Kaore a Taranaki e pau, he ika inahinui
Ko Taranaki maunga tōku pou tokomanawa
Ko nga wai o Mangahume tōku puna waiora
Ko te whenua o Pukekohatu tōku turangawaewae
Ko Orimupiko tōku ūkaipō
• I am the youngest of six children to parents both from Taranaki
• I was raised in a strong whānau oriented home where supporting each other and our extended whānau was part of our everyday experience.
• Most of my working career in the commercial industry involved supporting customers and staff alike. I feel that my role at Rauawaawa enables me to use my skills in supporting both our kaumātua and kaimahi.
• I strongly believe that the work of the Trust is valuable and I am glad to be a part of it.
Joanna Hohaia
Receptionist
Caccia Dennison
Project Manager - Aroha nga Mokopuna
CONTACT US
Ph: 07 847 6980
Fax: 07 847 6981
Em: reception@rauawaawa.co.nz
OUR ADDRESS
50 Colombo Street, Frankton
HAMILTON 3240
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