Our Leadership

NZ Welding, Trades & Services supports the individual to recognise and develop their potential.
Our leadership works alongside our team in staying true to these values.

Our Executive Team

Sarah Riches
Sarah RichesChief Executive
Nunia Halalilo
Nunia HalaliloDirector of Employment
Emma Mitchell
Emma MitchellYouth Services National Manager
Janina Gussey
Janina GusseyExecutive Assistant & Marketing Manager

Our Leadership Team

Eugene Jon Scharneck
Eugene Jon ScharneckSenior Technical Trades Manager - Wiri Campus
Sufia Farooq
Sufia FarooqEducation and Academic Manager
Ace So'o
Ace So'oLearner Success Manager
Annie Ng Chok
Annie Ng ChokLearner Success - Wiri Campus
Maria Cattell
Maria CattellManager Facilities & Administration
Joshiela Sen
Joshiela SenRegistrar
John Lave
John Lave Employment Relationships Manager
Sione Folau
Sione FolauTupu Aotearoa National Manager
Jonsal Tautari
Jonsal TautariNEET Team Leader
Jasmine Mamea
Jasmine MameaYP/YPP Team Leader
Denise Brophy
Denise Brophy Youth Team Leader - Kaikohe Campus
Siliva Ahio
Siliva AhioProgrammes Manager
Katrina Orbell
Katrina Orbell Site Manager - Manurewa Campus