Archives: Profiles

Grenville joined in August 2023 as General Manager for PSN’s Social Services, which includes Family Works, Lifeline and Shine. Grenville originally comes from South Africa and has lived in New Zealand and Australia for 25 years.   Grenville is a social services professional with extensive senior leadership experience in New...

Joe joined PSN in April 2023. His role as Kaitohu Matua is to provide strategic leadership and advice as PSN seeks to engage more fully with Te Ao Māori. Joe also supports PSN’s Kaitakawaenga and Hau Kāinga Rōpū, and other kaimahi Māori across the organisation. Joe is of Te Rarawa...

Bonnie joined PSN in January, 2023. Previously, she held the role of CEO, HBH Senior Living (formally called Howick Baptist Healthcare). Bonnie’s career spans over 20 years in social service organisations including PSN, Age Concern, Alzheimers Auckland and the Ministry of Social Development. In addition to her management experience, she...

Lisa joined PSN in late 2021 and represents Fundraising and Social Enterprise. As the organisation enters a period of increasing demand, fundraising and commercial activities are vital to ensure the maintenance of core programmes and development of new and exciting opportunities. Lisa has a background in marketing and has nearly...

Tom joined PSN as General Manager, Engagement in September 2022. He was born and raised in Glasgow, Scotland but has spent most of his life in Aotearoa. Tom moved to the NGO sector from the banking industry in 2000 and has held People and Culture executive roles in St John,...

Wendy has worked at PSN since 2014 originally as General Manager Development, then Chief Operating Officer and most recently as GM Health and Disability. She has more than 20 years’ experience in the health and social sectors working in management positions in Auckland DHB and Waikato DHB in both Operational Management and Funding and Planning Management. Wendy is also member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants.