People
Cait Tomlinson
General Manager
Alli Gardener
Coordinator: Community House & Community Development Activities
Alex Stevens
Finance Administrator &
H&S Officer
Our Staff
The Golden Bay Workcentre Trust is run by a small but dedicated team of staff who are committed to building a stronger and more resilient Golden Bay.
As an organisation of considerable longevity (42 years in 2021) the Workcentre has an established and credible role as a key player in the social landscape of Golden Bay both locally and regionally.
We are proud of the work we do, and welcome you to come and visit us at our Takaka Offices.
Mary Ann Tait
Heartland Services
Coordinator
Alex Stevens
Heartland Services
Coordinator, Office Administrator, & Community Connector
Nina Jefferies
Youth Service Coach
Motueka
Lisa Bradbury
Youth Worker
Karen Howieson
Youth Worker
Derryn Culverwell
Ākonga Programme Coordinator
Nina Griffith
Employment Coach
Maureen Urwin
Community Connector Motueka and SuperGrans Coordinator
Tom Lake
Pathway Navigator (youth)
Rachael Hay
Casual
Alix Nurse
Casual
Robert Hewison
Financial Manager
(Chartered Accountant)
Governance
Our Patrons
The Golden Bay Workcentre Trust Board is fortunate to work with the guidance and wisdom of our Patron and Patroness.
In addition to their significant contribution to the Workcentre, both Laurelee and Geoff have been an active part of the wider Golden Bay community for many years.
We are grateful for their ongoing guidance, and commitment to the Workcentre and the communities we serve.
Laurelee Duff
Patroness
Geoff Rennison
Patron
The Golden Bay Workcentre Trust Board
The Golden Bay Workcentre Trust has a hardworking and effective Board of Trustees who bring a wide range of skills and experience to the governance of the organisation.
The Trustees come from many different walks of life, and have a wide range of experience and viewpoints.
While all Trustees contribute to all aspects of governance, each person also has an area of expertise that they bring to the board.
Many of our Trustees are active in a wide range of other projects that support the community of Golden Bay.
We are grateful for their ongoing dedication to our mission, and their hard work providing effective governance for our activities.
In addition to the official Trustees, our board meetings are also attended by three ex-officio Board members.
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Cait Tomlinson (Management)
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Robert Hewison, Chartered Accountant (Finance)
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Alli Gardener (Property)
Lisa Lewis
Chairperson
Sabina Wick
Sabina Wick
Hess Williams
Mark Cullen