Meet Our Team.

We are a small team that is striving to make a HUGE difference in the local community.

We are all passionate about inclusion and creating new opportunities for all!

Skills4Living has a small Board of Trustees, who are equally passionate about the organisation and what it offers.

Hi, I have worked at Skills4living since 2004.

I am currently the coordinator which means I work closely with our volunteers and develop our programs and projects. I am halfway through completing my Bachelor of Social Work degree.

I was born and raised in Levin and my hobbies include sewing and crafts.

coordinator@skills4living.co.nz

Kia ora, I am the manager here at Skills4Living.
I am a registered social worker who has been living in New Zealand since 2018. I am originally from the UK and fell in love with Aotearoa when I visited for the first time nearly 20 years ago.
My hobbies include baking, sugarcraft, crochet and gardening. I also love animals and have 3 dogs that came with us from the UK, a cat called Bo and 4 sheep

manager@skills4living.co.nz

I have worked for Skills4Living since 2000 when it was known as Horowhenua SuperGrans. I managed the organisation until 2016, when I decided to concentrate on my parent educator role. I now manage and facilitate the Incredible Years Parenting Programme as well as working alongside individual parents/caregivers.
I have 3 adult children and 7 grandchildren.
I enjoy living at the beach, walking my dog, and spending time in my old but trusty campervan cruising Aotearoa visiting friends, relatives, and beautiful places.

rosec@skills4living.co.nz

Rose

Kim

Iona

Hello!

I am the new family support worker and facilitator here at Skills4living.

Originally from Paraparaumu me and my family moved to Levin a few years ago.

I hold a Bachelor of Social Work and for the past 4 years have been a stay-at-home mum.

I am a mother to 3 boys, and they keep me very busy!

I enjoy spending time with my family, listening to music, crafting and love animals.

Our Board of Trustees

Dedicated to making a difference

Chairperson

Welcome!

Pam Good here, Chairperson of the Skills4Living Board.

I have been on the board of Trustees for many years now, I am a retired school teacher who has lived and worked in Levin for over 40 years.

I am community focused and spend most of my days volunteering for the several organisations I am involved with. I have a passion for youth, educational opportunities, wellbeing of families and whanau in my community because I like to try and make a difference.

I love spending time with my grandchildren and wider family as well as listening to my favourite music and reading a good book.

Secretary

Basia Arnold

Board Member

Joanna Mason

I have been on the board at Skills4Living for a number of years now (I can't remember exactly how many!)

My professional background includes management in the social service sector and 3 terms as an elected member of the Horowhenua District Council.

I am a passionate advocate for building an inclusive society and for doing no harm in the delivery of social service and support.

I am a keen gardener and walker. I have a love for learning and a belief that we are life long learners. Having the opportunity to be spontaneous is also important to me and it’s the little things that matter such as the thrill of a swim in the ocean and that delicious moment of shock as the cold crisp sea water embraces you.

Treasurer

Leanne Phillips

Board member

Katie de Roo

I have a legal background with over 10 years’ experience in financial services dispute resolution, both in Melbourne and Wellington. I in 2017 I moved to Levin and soon found that I love the inclusive community, local beaches and experiencing all the local events the area offers.

I have previously volunteered with various social justice “not-for-profit” organisations, but now I am excited to have joined Skills4Living as a Trustee in late 2022.

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Are you interested in joining the Board of Trustees?

Click HERE to contact us to find out more

info@skills4living.co.nz

Call

06 367 0680