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Staff and trustees at annual public meeting

Staff and Kaumaatua

Trust Waikato has twelve staff, all specialists in their area of accountability, working closely together as a team. 

Dennis

Chief Executive

Dennis’ significant senior management experience puts him in good stead, as

Trust Waikato’s Chief Executive.

Mel

Business Manager

Mel manages business operations, policy development, and works closely with the Chief Executive in annual planning.

Maggie

Finance and Investment Manager

Maggie looks after the Finance and Investment of the Trust, ensuring operational agility.

Danielle

Communications Manager

Danielle manages Trust communications and shares the wonderful community initiatives happening across the region.

Jasmin

Business Services Coordinator

Jasmin oversees the Trust property, health and safety, and supports the Trust Board. 

Alex

Office Coordinator (maternity cover)

Alex will be the new key point of contact for our community meeting rooms, and finance

and operations administration. 

JADE

Office Coordinator (on maternity leave)

Jade is the key point of contact for our community meeting rooms, and finance

and operations administration. 

Tame

Kaumaatua 

Tame is from Ngaati Mahuta and Ngaati

Hikairo descent, and was born and raised

in Ngaaruawaahia.

Rongo

Pouhere Puutea | Grants Manager

Rongo Kirkwood is of Ngaati Mahuta

descent, and draws strength from her whaanau, hapuu and iwi.

Tarita

Pou Aarahi | Community Engagement Advisor

Tarita joined the Trust Waikato team in

2010 and as of December 2016 she has

been a Grants Advisor.

Nita

Pou Hono | Database and Information Manager

Nita's role involves managing the grants application process and providing

helpdesk support to groups.

LILIAN

Pou Aawhina | Community Response Advisor

Lilian joined the Trust Waikato team in November 2021 and oversees all Community Response Grants under $20,000. 

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