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Angela Wright

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Wellington, Porirua, Kāpiti, Horowhenua – [email protected] – 027 201 9173 What people appreciate about me I’m truly interested in hearing people’s stories, ideas and life experiences. I care about people having a good quality of life (not just the people I like). I am good at supporting people solve problems in a way that works for them. My determination to fight for the underdog. I am good at expressing ideas in writing. People find it easy to be themselves around me. What is important to me Justice and equality. I believe everyone deserves to enjoy their life. It...

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Alecia Donohue

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Blenheim Ko Putauaki me Taranaki te MaungaKo Rangitaiki me Waitara te AwaKo Mataatua me Tokomaru te WakaKo Ngati Awa me Te Ati Awa te IwiKo Ngati Pukeko me Puketapu te HapuKo Alecia toku ingoa What people like and admire about me My resilience Good listener My ability to be flexible Open to new possibilities and change I am empathetic My attitude and passion towards life What is important to me My family which includes my closest friends- I am a big supporter of my family and will always do what I can to turn up for them Getting out of town- the bush, the beach and...

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Marie Calderbank

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Nelson – [email protected] – 027 230 0621 What people like and admire about me Kind and approachable Professional but friendly Good sense of humour Sincere, genuine and fun Not afraid to challenge Easy to be around Clear thinker, wise and ‘keen’ Good listener and Calm approach Makes pretty decent coffee What is important to me To have a good work/life balance and make sure I have quality time with my partner, my son, his partner, my Grandchild 🙂 and my family To try and tread lightly on the planet Only working 4 days a week it gives me a long...

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Bronwyn Erickson

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Hawkes Bay – [email protected] – 027 536 6013 What people appreciate about me Easy going approachable nature Honesty Integrity Passion for the disability sector Doesn’t easily give up (especially for people wanting to make change or seeking work) My sense of justice and passion for people’s rights What is important to me Christianity A peaceful, harmonious home life, a work in progress with two young boys in the house! Spending time with family Regular exercise (but I go through periods where I hate it and need encouragement) Nurturing my friendships/keeping...

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Ann Carthew

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Tararua, Wairarapa & Feilding – [email protected] – 0274 450 257 What people appreciate about me I have a good sense of humour I am respectful I am passionate about the things I believe in. What is important to me My family My Friends My Horses My Dogs My Gardens Social Justice! How best to support me at work I like to brainstorm and reflect – sometimes out loud – please allow me to do this – feel free to join in!

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Karen Hodgkinson

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Nelson – [email protected] – 027 2755 474 What people like and admire about me I am friendly and approachable. Respectful and non-judgmental I keep it real, seeing situations for what they are. I am a good listener and open to ideas. Passionate and adopt a person-centred approach. Accepting of people’s ways without judgement. Integrity. What is important to me as a Team Leader To have a holistic Person-centred approach. Humour – to be able to lighten situations with a good laugh. Getting to know the people that are being supported and learning about...

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Deborah Boyd

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Blenheim – [email protected] – 027 497 7193 What people like and admire about me Great sense of humour Adaptable Flexible If I don’t know something I will find out Very good at maintaining confidentiality What is important to me as a Team Leader Feeling that I am doing a good job and making a difference in people’s lives Having time to think through issues and make robust plans I am a people person who enjoys communicating and learning about others Lists and reminders so I stay on top of things Having a laugh Being around positive and motivated people Having...

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Carol Sebborn

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Palmerston North – [email protected] – 021 705 452 What people appreciate about me People and goal focused Motivating Listens with care Open to new ideas Warm, friendly and creative. What is important to me I like to relax by spending time in my garden, cooking and swimming at least once in the weekend. Developing practices that grow person centred organisations, so I need to be working in this area. Taking time to research what is happening internationally with empowering models of support. Writing up our work/projects to map our progress and share with others. To...

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Andrea McCrostie-Hartigan-Horne

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Manawatu – [email protected] – 021 713 190 Like & Admire about Me Welcoming with a warm smile Speak honestly Care about people’s journeys Great facilitation skills Listen carefully Passion for equity & justice Challenge what needs changing Learning from what we tried Having fun in the moment Important to me Down Time- often spent on my own, choosing in the moment what I do with it, read, bush walk, cuppa with a friend, being with family, listen to the rain, snooze … did I mention reading! Enjoying (& being challenged by) my 3 deeply skilled...

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