KiwiClass Membership
KiwiClass members are the backbone of the organisation. Our voluntary Board is elected by the members at our Annual General Meeting (AGM), and it is the Board that sets KiwiClass’s strategic direction and monitors its performance.
Membership of KiwiClass is open to all persons and organisations who wish to support and promote the objectives of KiwiClass, and who agree to abide by our Constitution.
We keep society members in touch with KiwiClass activities and invite them to attend our AGM, usually at the end of May, to participate in choosing our Board members.
Society member applicants are approved by the Board and advised of their success or otherwise following the meeting at which their application is considered. A Board member may contact the applicant to find out more about their interest in KiwiClass before a final decision is made.
Our Board
As an incorporated society, our members elect our Board, which manages the governance of KiwiClass. Membership of KiwiClass is open to anyone who can demonstrate an affiliation with an ethnic community or a settlement service. We keep society members up to date with KiwiClass activities and ask that they attend the AGM to participate in electing our Board members.
Vanessa Johnson
Chair
Vanessa has extensive senior management and governance experience in the Public and not-for-profit sectors. She is a Chartered Accountant and a Chartered Director.
Nic Quill
Treasurer
Nic has held a variety of management roles in the public sector. He is a Chartered Accountant and currently leads a research team in the education sector.
Todd Maddock
Todd has been in the vocational education sector for over five years in a variety of roles, from ITO to PTE in senior leadership positions. He has a broad range of commercial experience across New Zealand and Australia.
Elna Otto
Elna Otto is a Chartered Accountant and a member of the Institute of Directors, New Zealand. With extensive experience in financial management and risk assurance, she excels in stakeholder engagement. Originally from South Africa, Elna is dedicated to community service and supporting migrants settle in New Zealand.
Seb Bishop
Seb has a background in Te Tiriti partnerships, community engagement, and strategic communications. He has held a number of roles in central and local government, NGO and education sectors.
Kari Reiterer
Kari is a first-generation New Zealander and values the migrant community and diversity it brings. Kari has commercial experience in the technology industry as well as experience with start-ups. He is the Chief Executive of a software firm in Wellington and is a member of the Institute of Directors.
Vicki Soanes
Vicki has significant experience in the NGO sector, including representing a poverty eradication INGO at the United Nations in New York. She is currently Secretary General of the New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO.
Staff
| Sally Chapman | CEO |
| Malcolm Pimentel Hellier | ESOL Programmes Practice and Delivery Leader | Quality Assurance and Outcomes Leader |
| Paniz Hawkins | Support Services Practice and Delivery Leader |
| Natalia Beliaeva | Senior Teacher and Employment Support Coordinator |
| Aurélie Bray | Student Support Facilitator |
| Athicha J | Office and Database Administrator |
| Lucia Zhang | Office and Payroll Administrator | Caseworker |
Teachers
Aimee
Amanda
Catherine
Crimson
Dorothy
Ekaterina
Fiona H Fiona M
Joanne
Johanna
Joyce
Khang
Kim
Leanna Linda
Maki
Nic
Quynh
Weiwei
Child Carers
Dina
Eman
Salema
Volunteers
We currently have 20+ amazing volunteers!
Find out more about our volunteers here.
