The Team

Management Team

CEO

Noel Matthews - Chief Executive Officer

Kia ora. I took up the NorthAble CEO role in 2004. I lead a dynamic group of staff who have, at the core of their working ethos, the best interests of the families, whanau and individuals we are here to support. I look forward to continuing to improve access to disability supports, especially for people that not only need our services currently but also those that may need our services in the future.

Managers

Raewyn Fowlie - Personal Assistant to the CEO

I commenced with NorthAble in September 2010. My PA role includes support to the CEO, HR, procurement and asset management. I also manage the very capable Office Support team. Previously, I worked for the Primary Health Organisation in Kaipara, for 12 years, gaining Diplomas in Business and Management. I enjoy being a part of this vibrant and progressive organisation.  

Hannah Snowdon - Finance Manager

My name is Hannah Snowdon, and I started at NorthAble in 2011. As Finance Manager, I oversee all areas of finance and payroll. There are many things I enjoy while working here, such as, problem solving, supporting new innovative ideas and working as a team to be the best we can be. I felt drawn to work for NorthAble, as I was immersed in the disability community from a young age. My mother has worked in the sector my whole life, and we regularly gave families respite. I feel privileged to be a part of such a great organisation.

Bronwyn Collett - NASC Manager

I joined NorthAble as a Service Facilitator in 2012, having previously worked in the health sector as an Occupational Therapist. In 2015 I was very honoured to take on the NASC Manager role. I have a focus on the future of the disability sector and I am proud to be part of an organisation like NorthAble, that encourages bold, innovative practice in all of it's employees.  

Dianne Sullivan - Equipment Plus/DIAS Manager

I first joined the NorthAble Team in August 2012 as a Service Facilitator in our NASC team. In March 2014 I accepted a more hands-on role with LYNKZ, and moved into my role as Manager of EQ+/DIAS in April 2015. Born in Whangarei, I am a mother of two adult sons who are both living in Aotearoa. I have a Bachelor of Education and a diverse work history including 12 years banking experience, administration and customer service, middle management roles, and teaching. 

Adam Dade - Client Services Manager

As the most recent member of the NorthAble management team, joining in October 2018, I bring nearly 10 years of project and management experience form the UKs health and social care sector, specialising in supporting people within the community and their own homes. Having  relocated to New Zealand with my wife and young daughter, I am looking forward to supporting the community we are now a part of.  I was attracted to NorthAble due to its reputation, culture, and values and look forward to continuing to drive forward its success.

Staff

Needs Assessment Service Co-ordination (NASC) Team:

Name:	Job Title:
Te Rau Allen	Service Facilitator, Mid/Far North - Maori Liaison
Sharon Tahere	Service Facilitator, Mid/Far North / Team Leader
Natasha Cordiner	Service Facilitator
Nicola Taylor	Service Facilitator
Katrina Barrett	Service Facilitator
Cheyenne Harris	Service Facilitator
Storm Studdart	Support Coordinator
Pam Arbon	NASC Team Support
Encompass Service:
Stella Ward	Navigation Coordinator
Needs Assessors
Linda Clement, Nicola Brierly, Vicki Sadgrove, Lorraine Morton, Colleen Johanson, Anne Leahy, Lynn Riding, Rawinia Martin

 

Client Services Team:

Name:	Job Title:
Stella Ward	VHN Service Coordinator
Terisa Hohepa-Turua	LYNKZ Facilitator
Luke McMahan	LYNKZ Facilitator

 

 

 

 

Disability Information (DIAS) & Equipment Plus Team:

Name:	Job Title:
Kaz Howlett	Disability Equipment and Information Consultant
Waimana Martin	Disability Equipment and Information Consultant
Becky Stone	Disability Information and Advisory Service Consultant

Office Support:

Name:	Job Title:
Vanessa Jennings	Senior Administrator
Ashlie Friend	Administration, Front Office and Team Support
Matire Maihi	Cleaning Assistant