Whānau Coordinator, Te Waka Tamariki
I ensure that Tamariki and their Whānau remain central to any decisions made about them. Providing Tamariki and whānau with sufficient information to empower them to make their own decisions.
Ko Ngatokimatawhaorua te Waka,
Ko Manuga Taniwha te Maunga
Ko Te Hapu te awa
Ko Kohatutaka te Hapū
Ko Ngāpuhi te iwi
Ko Mangamuka te Marae.
Merlyn Ross Espejo
Whānau Worker, Family Start
Born in the Philippines
NZ Citizen
Registered Social Worker SWRB
Member, ANZAW
Jannica Clark
Kaiako, Poipoia Te Mokopuna
Monique Albert
Whānau worker, Family Start
Vicky Sanders
Whānau Worker, Family Start
Check out our Situations Vacant page for details
Check out our Situations Vacant page for details
Kelis Mahu,
Office Assistance
Lamberta Ramos Diego
Whānau Worker, Family Start
SWRB NZ, Registered Social Worker.
From the Philippines, NZ Citizen, 3 adult sons and 4 grandchildren. Kia ora! I am honored to be part of whānau in achieving best results for their Pēpi through our Ara Matua parenting resources and collaboration with external agencies.
God bless.
Vicki Pakinga
Lead Professional, Children's Team
Anthonni Hall
Whānau Coordinator, Te Waka Tamariki
Andi Stockman
Kaitiaki, Kāinga Rua.
Ko Tainui te waka, Ko Pirongia te maunga, Ko Waikato te Awa, Ngati Waha te Hapu, Ko Rakaunui te Marae. I walk with Whanau and Tamariki on their journey to ensure their needs are met and help them with the things they identify they need. I love being with my whanau and my Mokopuna are my life. I enjoy growing my own veges, having my own chickens & sharing with others.
Emah Hetet, Poipoia Te Mokopuna Kaiako
Dianne (DJ) Johnson
Lead Professional, Children's Team
Rereahu te Iwi, Rereahu te Marae, Rereahu - he Tangata, he Tangata, he Tangata.
Aaria Barlow
Whānau Worker, Family Start
Te Waiata Ngaru-Waho
Lead Professional Children's Team
T- Tewaiata
E - enjoys working with
W - Whanau
A - and their Tamariki to
I - identify areas of support to
A - achieve positive outcomes
T - that will empower
A – all whanau
He aha te mea nui o te ao
What is the most important thing in the world?
He tangata, he tangata, he tangata
It is the people, it is the people, it is the people.
Jaehyuk Lee
Family Support Worker, Family Start
Ko Korean Air te waka. Ko Waikato River te awa,
Ko Gwangsan Lee te hapū,
Ko Lee te iwi,
Ko Kirikiriroa Marae te marae.
I work with tamariki under 5 and their whānau to ensure tamariki needs are met. I love watching EPL soccer matches, and a big fan of Tottenham Hot-Spur, Kirikiriroa Hamilton City is my hometown in NZ, love the community and helping people, whānau in need, and first of all love my wife and two sons.
Jamie Warren
Whānau Worker, Family Start
Patricia Nicholls, Whānau Support Worker
Jayden Abraham
Support Coordinator, Kaiwhina, Te Waka Tamariki
Christine Brunt-Hawea
Team Leader, Family Start
I whakapapa to Ngapuhi - Ngati Tamatera and on my father’s side Apia Samoa.
I work alongside a team of nine kaimahi who are strong and passionate about their mahi.
I am blessed with four mokopuna and our great moko has brought us much love and joy.
Stacey Jamieson-Boyle
Jaehyuk Lee
Family Support Worker, Family Start
Ko Korean Air te waka. Ko Waikato River te awa,
Ko Gwangsan Lee te hapū,
Ko Lee te iwi,
Ko Kirikiriroa Marae te marae.
I work with tamariki under 5 and their whānau to ensure tamariki needs are met. I love watching EPL soccer matches, and a big fan of Tottenham Hot-Spur, Kirikiriroa Hamilton City is my hometown in NZ, love the community and helping people, whānau in need, and first of all love my wife and two sons.