The King's Trust Team

Rod Baxter (ONZM)

Young people possess the ability to solve the world’s greatest problems, and my role is to ensure we hear what they’ve got to say. Our challenge is to do something about it.

Most of my career in youth work has explored creative facilitation with groups, weaving together relationships. We’re weaving a whāriki for and with young people, our team, our Board, strategic partners and the global network we’re thrilled to be part of.

I’m a whānau-focused people-person who loves getting lost in long conversations. My not-so-secret hobby is collecting comic books, and I’m forever hunting for old X-Men issues.

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ONZM for services to youth

CEO

Bridget Galvin

Exploring and sharing positive and inspiring stories of taiohi, organising events, and co-ordinating fundraising for PTANZ means my mahi is intertwined and totally rewarding.

I am someone who puts young people, and their wellbeing, at the centre, and I am grateful for the commitment and support of our donors and partners; they too value the mārohirohi of taiohi as central to healthy and sustainable communities.

I am a creative and active person who loves the outdoors, whānau and friends. I find inspiration from the beauty of our motu; its rivers, maunga and moana.

Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland is my current taiwhenua.

Engagement and Communications Manager

Emmalene Stone

I'm so excited to be embarking on this new journey with PTANZ as part of He Kākano funding rollout.

As an accountant, very rarely do I get the opportunity to carry out mahi with such meaning and purpose. I am truly humbled to be able to support the implementation of He Kākano and look forward to seeing how this programme directly supports and enables taiohi to take the next step in fulfilling their goals and dreams.

Outside of work you will find me playing dance mom, netball coach and school helper to my five-year-old daughter, she is full of life and there is never a dull moment with her around. Our weekends are mostly spent with our big immediate whānau or at one of our happy places; Muriwai, Orewa or tramping through the Waitakere ranges chasing waterfalls.

He Kākano | Finance Co-ordinator

Beth Gibbes

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I am a proud West Aucklander who is passionate about supporting taiohi in navigating our forever changing world. I believe being a youth worker is the best job in the world and I am excited to bring my passions to PTANZ and use entrepreneurship as a vessel to further develop our taiohi.

You will always find me having a great conversation with someone and nothing fills me with more joy than spending time with my husband, friends and whānau especially when it’s over a cup of coffee or some kai.

Youth Enterprise Lead

Zoe Findlay

Ko wai tēnei?

Kei te rapu tonu ahau I tōku whakapapa, heoi he purapura ahau nā ngā rākau o tēnei whenua.

Ko Zoe tōku ingoa

I feel most at home in mahi working with rangatahi, supporting and backing them to dream big and believe in themselves. Being part of The Kings Trust whānau means I get to do that every day in a way that feels meaningful and real.

Outside of mahi, you’ll find me recharging in te taiao, in my māra kai, mountain biking, surfing or running.

Programmes and Pathways Co-ordinator

Alicia Carrington

He uri ahau nō Te Arawa, nō Ngāti Whakaue hoki.

Kia ora! I’m Alicia and I am so excited to be part of a team that empowers young minds to dream, create, and succeed.

I am the Kaiāwhina Whakarite (Operations Support) at The King’s Trust Aotearoa New Zealand, and I love working behind the scenes to keep things running smoothly. It’s really rewarding to back the next generation as they step up and lead in their own way.

I am also incredibly lucky to be a māmā to two beautiful little tamariki, who bring a lot of joy (& a little chaos!) to my life.

Kaiāwhina Whakarite | Operations Support

Maria Shaw

He uri au nō Ngāti Wai.

I’m driven by people and purpose, and passionate about empowering rangatahi to believe in themselves and lead their own journeys.

I’m grateful and excited to be part of The Kings Trust whānau. My experiences across education, youth, and business have all woven together to lead me to this role, one that allows me to contribute to mahi that makes a real impact for young people across Aotearoa.

I’m my own time I find joy and balance through whānau, music, and creativity, the things that keep me grounded, inspired, and connected to what matters most.

Programmes and Pathways Co-ordinator