Our People
Our People
POU
Our Pou are dedicated community champions with decades of experience in iwi social work, whānau ora, mentorship, and advocacy. They are committed to nurturing the mana motuhake (self-determination) of all tamariki and whānau, empowering them to flourish on their own terms and realise their fullest potential.
Melvin Rameka
Pou Tiaki
Team Leader - Parirau Youth Services
Sharon Armstrong
Pou Tiaki
Team Leader Mahuru Remand
Moana Fong
Pou Whakarite
Team Leader - Administration
Polly Doddrell
Kaihautū
Practice Leader
POU
Our Pou provide values based leadership,
guidance and support to our teams.
Melvin Rameka
Pou Tiaki
Team Leader - Parirau Youth Services
Sharon Armstrong
Pou Tiaki
Team Leader Mahuru Remand
Moana Fong
Pou Whakarite
Team Leader - Administration
Polly Doddrell
Kaihautū
Practice Leader
Roopu Tumu
Senior Staff
Our operational team are responsible for implementing services and practices underpinned by Ngāpuhi tikanga while upholding and meeting the needs of tamariki and whānau.
Dr Moana Eruera
Te Tumu Whakarae
Chief Executive Officer
Arihia Tito
Te Tumu Whakahaere
Chief Operations Officer
Paik Shearstone
Te Tumu Pūtea
Chief Finance Officer
Aroha Tahere
Te Pou Rātonga
Service Delivery Manager
Alva Pomare
Te Pou Ahurea
Ngāpuhi Principal Adviser
Ihapera Williams
Te Pou Pūnaha
Systems & Support Manager
Miriam Vance
Te Pou Rautaki
Strategic Innovations Manager
Roopu Tumu
Senior Staff
Our operational team are responsible for implementing services and practices underpinned by Ngāpuhi tikanga while upholding and meeting the needs of tamariki and whānau.
Dr Moana Eruera
Te Tumu Whakarae
Chief Executive Officer
Arihia Tito
Te Tumu Whakahaere
Chief Operations Officer
Paik Shearstone
Te Tumu Pūtea
Chief Finance Officer
Aroha Tahere
Te Pou Rātonga
Service Delivery Manager
Alva Pomare
Te Pou Ahurea
Ngāpuhi Principal Adviser
Ihapera Williams
Te Pou Pūnaha
Systems & Support Manager
Miriam Vance
Pou Rautaki
Strategic Innovation Manager