Office team

We are your Arotahi office team, primarily based in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. We also have team members in Ōtautahi Christchurch and Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington, and are always keen to meet up for a coffee if you ever want to chat hand-carved mission. Feel free to contact us through the email addresses below!

AJ

General Director

Leads future strategy and projects, takes care of NZ and global team, and oversees church connections.

Loves Leonard Cohen’s music!

Ruth

Te Rau Urungi

Fuels administration and Māori leadership

Loves mashed potato and gravy!

Annie

Global Catalyst

Leads and oversees short-term global trips, builds connections with youth and young adults.

Loves an op-shop bargain!

Ann

Pastoral Support Coordinator

Ensures healthy networks for global workers, equips and educates supporting churches, and offers visa guidance.

Loves greyhound dogs!

David

Global Experience Support

Supports global experience journeys + tech whizz!

Loves the number 42

Grace

Discipleship Flats Activator

Provides pathways for young adults to live in faith and community

Loves worship

Jasmine

Communications and content creator

Manages brand and communications, and coordinates church engagement.

Loves to surf. 🏄

Michelle

NZ Operations Manager

Strategic planning and innovation, as well as curating events.

Loves mangoes!

Luke

Te Pouarataki mō te Hīkoi

Titiri hīkoi leader and guide, as well as communication specialist.

Loves bibimbap!

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Jodi

Accounts Support

Accounts extraordinaire, oversees payments and donations

Loves nature

Karen

Children’s Content Curator

Fuels resource creation for our Tamariki

Loves the beach

Rebecca

Student Hostel Sponsorship Coordinator

Coordinates enquiries and administration of student hostel sponsorship.

Loves travel!

Lauren

Policy Support

Oversees, updates and creates our policies

Loves popcorn

Grace

Liturgy & Event Support

Weaving of prayers, projects, events. Loves: FB marketplace