Staff and Kaumaatua
Trust Waikato has twelve staff, all specialists in their area of accountability, working closely together as a team.
Chief Executive
Dennis’ significant senior management experience puts him in good stead, as
Trust Waikato’s Chief Executive.
Business Manager
Mel manages business operations, policy development, and works closely with the Chief Executive in annual planning.
Finance and Investment Manager
Maggie looks after the Finance and Investment of the Trust, ensuring operational agility.
Communications Manager
Danielle manages Trust communications and shares the wonderful community initiatives happening across the region.
Business Services Coordinator
Jasmin oversees the Trust property, health and safety, and supports the Trust Board.
Office Coordinator (maternity cover)
Alex will be the new key point of contact for our community meeting rooms, and finance
and operations administration.
Office Coordinator (on maternity leave)
Jade is the key point of contact for our community meeting rooms, and finance
and operations administration.
Kaumaatua
Tame is from Ngaati Mahuta and Ngaati
Hikairo descent, and was born and raised
in Ngaaruawaahia.
Pouhere Puutea | Grants Manager
Rongo Kirkwood is of Ngaati Mahuta
descent, and draws strength from her whaanau, hapuu and iwi.
Pou Aarahi | Community Engagement Advisor
Tarita joined the Trust Waikato team in
2010 and as of December 2016 she has
been a Grants Advisor.
Pou Hono | Database and Information Manager
Nita's role involves managing the grants application process and providing
helpdesk support to groups.
Pou Aawhina | Community Response Advisor
Lilian joined the Trust Waikato team in November 2021 and oversees all Community Response Grants under $20,000.