OUR TEAM

The team at Outward Bound New Zealand are based around the motu and beautiful Anakiwa in the Marlborough Sounds.

NATIONAL TEAM | KĀHUI KOROWAI

Our whānau are spread around the motu (country). Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) is the home of our ‘administration’ hub, housing our enrolments, commercial/outreach, marketing and fundraising teams. We also have team members in Pōneke Wellington, Whakatū Nelson, Ōtautahi Christchurch & Ōtepoti Dunedin.

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Malindi MacLean: Chief Executive | Tumuaki
Simon Graney:
Strategy & Innovation Director | Kaitohu Rautaki / Auaha
Dylan Hansen: Sustainability & Research Lead | Pou Tairangahau /Auaha
Kevin Rowley: Custom Course Design and Innovation Lead | Kaimātai Akomanga Tūhāhā

FUNDRAISING & PARTNERSHIPS TEAM:
Josh Borthwick:
Head of Fundraising | Kaitohu Tautoko
Christina Totina: Grant Fundraising Specialist | Kaimātai Kaitautoko
Dominic Boekweit: Legacy & Philanthropy Specialist | Kaimātai Whakarerenga
Krissy Stewart: Senior Individual Giving Specialist | Kaimātai Kaitautoko
Shanta Millikin: Community Development Specialist | Kaimātai Hapori Tupu
Lauren McLay: Support Care and Events Coordinator | Kaimātai Kaitautoko

COMMERCIAL & OUTREACH TEAM:
Tim Helliwell:
Head of Commercial & Outreach | Kaitohu Putea
Angelia Jin:
Assistant Accountant | Āpiha Putea Āwhina
Krishan Kumar:
Enrolment & Community Development Manager | Kaitohu Whakauru / Hapori Whanui Tipu
Andrea Smart: Diversity & Inclusion Partner | Hoa Kanorau
Rebecca MacDonell: Enrolments Specialist | Kaimātai Whakauru
Kitty MacIntyre-Hyatt: Enrolments Specialist | Kaimātai Whakauru
Alyssa Rattray: Enrolments Specialist | Kaimātai Whakauru
Claire Baker:
Medical Screener | Kaiarotake Hauora
Claire Noriss: Medical Screener | Kaiarotake Hauora
James Wilson: Sales Manager | Kaitohu Hokohoko
Saige Hancox: Sales Executive | Kaihoko

MARKETING & DIGITAL TEAM:
Crystal Kaiwai:
Head of Marketing & Digital | Kaitohu Whakatairanga/Matihiko
Kim Jong:
Associate Marketing Lead | Hautū Whakatairanga
Erica Clapp: Brand & Content Specialist | Kamātai Kiritaki



ANAKIWA | KĀHUI MANAWA

Our school in Anakiwa is where the Outward Bound magic happens. The school sees at least 2,000 students a year, so there’s a large team to look after all the students and deliver our life-changing courses!

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Hamish Reid: School Director | Kaitohu a te Kura
Jen Riley: Course Design Manager | Pou Whakaahua Akomanga
Kate de Jong: Operations Manager | Pou Ngā Mahi Whakahaere
Rowena Williams: People & Culture Manager | Kaitohu Pūmanawa Tangata/Kotahitanga
Manu Schijf: Health & Safety Manager | Pou Haumaru/Hauora
Chee Joe: Training Manager | Pou Whakaako
Marcel Rood: Catering Manager | Pou Manaakitanga
Vic Koller: Maintenance Manager | Pou Whakapai Rawa
Paula Popenhagen & Tony Popenhagen: Instructor Development Lead | Kaiako Whakatipu

Our work wouldn't be possible without our highly trained instructors (Kaiako). Lean more about them and check out their profiles here.