Youth Employment
Jen
Chief Executive Officer
Jen is originally from Scotland and been in New Zealand since 2004 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
Arnold
Kia Ora. My name is Arnold and I work in the Youth Employment Plus team as a Workplace Opportunities Broker. This means that I engage with businesses to open up pathways to employment for our rangatahi.
I’m originally from South Africa, and moved to Aotearoa in November 2019 with my family.
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Kirsty
Snr. 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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Janey-Rose
Youth Worker/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 Worker/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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Vera
Youth Worker/Navigator
Malo ni, My name is Vera!
I am a Tokelauan/ Tongan raised in Otara, Auckland and have now relocated to live the beautiful Rotorua!
I spent many school holidays with my grandmother and my cousins here in Rotorua so this place has always been a second home for me.
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