Management
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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