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Jen
Chief Executive Officer
Jen is originally from Scotland and been in New Zealand for 14 years working in several leadership/management roles in health, not-for-profit, local authority and education sectors.
Jen has extensive experience in the public health, health promotion and community/youth development sector
Robyn
Clinical Nurse Leader
Robyn trained as a Registered Nurse at Rotorua Hospital ( hospital based training days ) and midwife at the Royal Womens Hospital, Melbourne.
She has since worked in many different nursing and midwifery roles within the Rotorua Community.
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Sandy
Practice Manager - Youth Health
Im Sandy!
I was born and raised in Rotorua and enjoy being outdoors at the lakes and forest in our wonderful area.
My working background is Administration and Finance.
I’ve been at Rotorua Youth Centre for 11 years, I really like being part of a team that are committed to being supportive of Young People.
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Steve
Youth Development Manager
Kia ora! Steve Holmes here! I have been working with youth for about 25 years both as a youth worker and in youth development management. My job includes ensuring that all of our programmes achieve the best outcomes for our rangatahi.
I love my job, and get great satisfaction in working in a team whose focus is to help young people realise their value and take steps towards reaching their amazing potential.
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Chris
Employment Manager (YEP-R)
My name is Chris Cookson and I am the Youth Employment Plus Rotorua (YEP R) manager at the Rotorua Community Youth Centre Trust. I work alongside the Youth Worker/Navigators and our Employment Broker in the YEP R team to support our rangatahi into mahi.
I was born and bred in Rotorua (Rotokawa) and am Te Arawa (Ngati Uenukukopako and Ngati Rangiteaorere) on my fathers side and Ngati Kahungungu ki Wairarapa and Ngai Tahu ki Murihiku on my mothers.
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Hera
Social Worker
Ko Matawhaura te Maunga, Ko Rotoiti te Roto, Ko Ngati Pikiao te Hapu, Ko Te Arawa te Waka, Ko Te Arawa te Iwi.
Born and bred in Rotorua I love this place I call home! I am lucky enough to be the Registered Social worker for our organisation.I have been here in this role for 5 years.
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Jordyn
Transitions Youth Worker
My name is Jordyn and I am a Transitions Youth Worker, my role is helping young people that have been in care transition back to whanau/independency.
I am a proud Tokelauan/Maori born and raised in Rotorua with 3 beautiful kids who mean the world to me.
I have a strong passion for working with youth as I enjoy helping people and seeing them achieve their goals and be happy. I enjoy sports mainly rugby/league and golf, I believe sports is an awesome avenue or tool that youth can use to build relationships and feel apart of something. (team culture, being a team member).
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Fem
Mates and Dates Coordinator
Hey I’m Fem and my partner in crime is Scooby.
I am a nurse but do a few different things at the youth centre. My main job is co-ordinating and delivering Mates and Dates which is a sexual violence prevention and healthy relationship program which we run in the schools.
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Gus
Youth Worker - Creative Programmes
The name’s GUS TE MONI. I am a tireless seeker of knowledge, occasional purveyor of wisdom and also, coincidentally, a radio broadcasting champion, reigning KING of processes & systems and loyal worker for the youth and their families.
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Joel
Youth Worker - Navigator
Kia ora! Joel King-Hazel here. I am one of the team members of the youth development team.
Our team is dedicated to creating programmes and projects for young people to take part in, that expand and challenge young people through activities.
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Deb
Youth Workplace Opportunities Broker
Kia ora! I’m Deb!
I am the Youth Workplace Opportunities Broker with the Youth Employment Plus – Rotorua team.
I believe that Youth are our future and my passion is supporting our local rangatahi.
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Kassara
Administration
Hey! I am Kassara Boaza;
I have worked at the Youth Centre for over 4 years;
You may have seen me at the reception desk or spoke to me over the phone 😊
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Kirsty
Youth Worker - Navigator
Hi I’m Kirsty!
I am a Youth Worker Navigator at the Youth Centre and I am here to support and empower rangatahi by assisting, mentoring and coaching them on their journey into employment or study .. or where ever they want to go! As well as assisting young people on their journey, I facilitate our hospitality programmes including Barista and cooking.
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Olivia
Administrator
Hello, my name is Olivia but you can call me Liv 🙂
I started working at the Youth Centre at the start of February 2021.
You will find me at the front desk and are welcome to ask me any questions you may have!
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Te Hoi
Youth Navigator
Kia ora! My name is Te Hoi!
Ko Ngaati Tuwharetoa me Te Ati Haunui a Paparangi ngaa iwi. Ko Ngaati Tutemohuta me Ngaati Rangi ngaa hapu.
My role is a Youth Navigator, to support and empower rangatahi by mentoring and coaching them to follow their pathway whether it be employment or studying.
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Hinemaui
Youth Navigator
Ko Kakanui te maunga
Ko Matariwa te punawai
Ko Tauira mai Tawhiti te waka
Ko Te Kaha te Marae
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Janey-Rose
Youth Navigator
Ko Matawhaura te Maunga, Ko Rotoiti te Roto, Ko Ngati Rongomai te Hapu, Ko Te Arawa te Waka, Ko Te Arawa te Iwi
KIA ORA! Im Janey! I am born and breed in Rotorua and have a passion for supporting our local Rangatahi.
I started with RYC in 2020 facilitating the mates and dates programme in local high schools, supporting and encouraging young people to have healthy relationships.
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Phill
Youth Navigator
Kia ora! I’m Phill, a Youth Navigator in the Youth Employment team and I enjoy making a positive impact on the lives of our rangatahi.
I was raised in Auckland and also spent time living in Budapest, Hungary. Now living in Rotorua with my wife Viki, and daughter Rusty (feline).
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Amanda
Pou Rangatahi Practitioner
Kia ora! I am Amanda
I Whanau ahau i Rotorua – No Ngati Whakaue ahau
Ko Ngongotaha toku maunga
Ko Takitimu toku waka
Nga toku Mama no Kahungungu
Ko Ngati Rongomaiwahine toku hapū
No Nga Puhi toku Papa
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Tina
E2E Vocational Broker
Kia ora,
my name is Tina Mischewski, and I am the Education to Employment Vocational Broker. Born and raised in Rotorua, I grew up in the Rotokawa community. I whakapapa to Te Arawa and Ngai Tahu on my mother’s side and Raratonga (Cook Island Māori) on my father’s side.
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Maria
Pou Rangatahi Practitioner
“Ko Hikurangi te maunga, Ko Waiapu te awa, Ko Horouta te waka, Ko Ngati Porou te iwi.
Kia Ora! My name is Maria!
I am one of the Pou Rangatahi Practitioners here at the youth centre and I have a background in counselling.
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Sally
Youth Health Receptionist
Kia ora my name is Sally and I am receptionist/guru of everything at Rotovegas Youth Health.
I am the friendly face you will be welcomed by when you come in and see us.
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Raewyn
Administrator
Hi, I’m Raewyn
I was born and breed in Rotorua.
I am the Health Administrator for Rotovegas Youth Health based at the Youth Justice Residence.
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Nicky
Health Administrator
Hi! I’m Nicky!
My role with the Rotorua Community Youth Centre Trust is in administration for the Rotovegas Youth Health Service.
I love my job because I get to interact with heaps of fantastic young people.
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Margarett
Registered Nurse
Ko Tauhara toku Maunga
Ko Taupo Nui a Tia toku Moana
Ko Waikato toku Awa
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Alicia
Registered Nurse
Kia Ora, I’m Alicia!
I was born and raised in Rotorua and I’m of Ngati Whakaue/Te Arawa descent.
I’m one of the nurses here at the Rotorua Youth Centre, and look forward to meeting you soon.
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Tania
Registered Nurse
My name is Tania. I have worked at Rotovegas Youth Health for the past 10 years
Youth health is where I have chosen to specialise. Working with young people is very energising and inspiring.
We have a wonderful health team who can offer a variety of support services.
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Joanne
Registered Nurse
Kia ora, I’m Joanne, a Registered Nurse and nature lover 🙂 working in the youth health centre.
Originally from Gisborne, I have lived in Rotorua for the last 20 plus years,
I’m very happy to continue to support our young people to be healthy and strong, as individuals and as part of our community.
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Diane
Registered Nurse
Hi I’m Diane. I’m a registered nurse from Yorkshire, England.
I qualified as a registered nurse in London over 30 years ago. I have lived in Cyprus and Germany and have worked in many areas of nursing including, GP health centres, sexual health clinics, British military health centres and prison health care.
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