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

Duna Bosch Tarabal

I’m passionate about empowering young people to pursue their moemoeā and supporting them to thrive as they bring their business ideas to life. I feel grateful to witness their creativity, resilience, and growth, and to walk alongside rangatahi as they build confidence, develop their ideas, and evolve on their journeys.

I’m passionate about working at The King’s Trust Aotearoa to tautoko rangatahi to build their confidence, grow their ideas, and take steps towards starting their own businesses. I love being part of an organisation that empowers young people to thrive and create positive futures for themselves and their communities.

Outside of work, you’ll find me running or spending time in nature. I also love travelling, photography, and dance, and enjoy getting to know new cultures and living with an open mind.

Enterprise Lead Co-ordinator

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

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

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

Micah Heath

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Ko Kāti Hateatea te hapū

Kia ora, my name is Micah. I have a background in youth and community development and am passionate about all things creative, speaking Te Reo Māori, spending time outdoors and entrepreneurship.

This role for me is the perfect intersection of things that I love and care about coming together. I am stoked to be working for The King’s Trust Aotearoa New Zealand.

Programmes Marketing Lead

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 Manager