Our People

Board of Directors

Our board of directors is made up of both One New Zealand employees and independent experts in community, education and philanthropic sectors.

Juliet Jones, Chair

Juliet is the Chief Transformation Officer at One New Zealand.

Born and raised in Heretaunga (Hastings), Juliet went on to Canterbury University where she studied law and political science.

Juliet is a member of One NZ’s Executive Team leading the businesses corporate governance, legal, privacy, fraud, risk, and regulatory compliance as well as public policy and spectrum. These roles involve Juliet leading all legal responsibilities and managing broad engagements with One NZ’s multiple stakeholders. Juliet is on the board of One New Zealand Limited and has been a Trustee for the  Foundation since 2018.

Chris Fletcher

Chris is on the One New Zealand Executive Team, leading the SME & Consumer business unit.

Chris is leading the delivery of a remarkably simpler sales and service experience for One NZ customers across Aotearoa New Zealand. He has spent more than 20 years helping New Zealand businesses deliver for their customers. Chris was born and raised in Auckland and is a proud father of three daughters.

Jennifer Gill

Jennifer has been involved in philanthropy in New Zealand for over three decades.

After working in the not-for-profit sector in Auckland and Wellington, Jennifer was invited by Sir Roy Mckenzie to work with him on the development of his personal foundation.  Jennifer has served as a Trustee and chair of the J R McKenzie Trust and the Nikau Foundation and has been a Trustee of three family grant making foundations. As CEO of Foundation North from 2004 -2019, she led the foundation on a journey into innovative and adventurous philanthropy.

Jenny is currently chair of the newly established MAS Foundation, deputy chair of the Prince’s Trust (NZ) and a board member of Water Safety New Zealand. She was a founding board member of both Philanthropy New Zealand and Generosity New Zealand and continues to play a leading role in the development of the sector.

Jodie King

Jodie is the Chief People Officer, HR at One New Zealand and is responsible for leading the Human Resources team to create an engaging and inclusive workplace.

Jodie is a member of One NZ’s Executive Team leading the people, culture, diversity and inclusion, property, stakeholder communications and health & safety remit areas.  Her role here, alongisde her previous experience, and proud parent she is passionate about helping as many rangatahi as possible realise their full potential.

Kirstin Te Wao

With Te Arawa and Waikato whakapapa, and raised among the people of Ngāti Whātua, Kirstin is the Co-Chair of the OHI Data Navigator Steering Group.

Kirstin was responsible for the creation and execution of One NZ’s Māori Development strategy which recognises the Māori economy as the fastest growing sector in Aotearoa, the youthfulness of the growing Māori population as a pipeline of our future workforce, customers, business owners and leaders, and a unique part of our nation’s identity.

Born and raised in the Tāmaki community, Kirstin recently completed a Post-Graduate Business Diploma in Māori Development at the University of Auckland. Kirstin comes from humble customer service beginnings and in 2011 led One NZ’s inaugural celebrations for Te Wiki O Te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week).

Kirstin is passionate about community development and fostering tikanga Māori at work, home and play while pursuing her own te reo Māori journey. Kirstin currently serves as a Trustee on her daughter’s Primary school board, and her appointment to the Board of Directors for the Foundation in 2018 is what she describes as a huge privilege.

Ezekiel (Zeek) is Head of Foundation, leading the Te Rourou team to achieve the kaupapa of the Foundation.

Ko Mātai te Maunga Tapu, Ko Hokianga te Moana Nui, Ko Ngātokimatawhaorua me Māmari ōku Waka, Ko Ruanui rāua ko Nukutāwhiti ōku Rangatira, Ko Motukaraka te Marae, Ko Ngāi Tūpoto te Hapū, Ko Te Rarawa me Ngāpuhi ngā Iwi.

From attending the White House Tribal Leaders Gathering in Washington D.C in 2015, to receiving a medal from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace in 2018, and being named on the Forbes 30 under 30 Social Entrepreneurs Asia/Pacific List 2019, Ezekiel Raui is no stranger to dreaming big and thinking outside the box. Ezekiel grew up in the Far North community of Whatuwhiwhi in Doubtless Bay after his whānau moved north from Tokoroa. He was named the Head Boy of Taipa Area School in 2015 and was the first in his whanau to attend university in 2016, where he studied a Bachelor of Business. After completing his degree in 2018, Ezekiel began working for Te Rau Ora as the Programme Lead for Tū Kotahi, a peer-to-peer support programme he co-designed while still at school.

Now, as the Head of Foundation for Te Rourou, Ezekiel works alongside the philanthropic and telco sector to ensure collaboration and positive social, environmental and cultural impact is at the forefront of everyone’s minds.

Sinead Kirwan, Foundation Business Lead

Sinead is the Foundation’s Business Lead, and is responsible for finding ways we can utilise the power of technology, tools, products and people to create meaningful change for our rangatahi.

Sinead has worked in the telecommunications industry for over 20 years and in her time with One NZ has worked across various areas of the business including Product Management, Service Design and Agile product squads. Prior to joining the team, Sinead was a Foundation Champion acting as an advocate for the Foundation within the business. Sinead loved the Foundation mahi and vision so much, she wanted to join the team permanently.

In her spare time Sinead loves spending time with whānau especially time at home with her husband, three amazing, full of life girls and son-in-law.

Mandy Smith, Community Catalyst

As Community Catalyst, Mandy will increase the impact of the community sector in Invercargill by creating connections, fostering co-operation and collaboration, and strengthening partnerships.

Since 2016 Mandy has worked in the not-for-profit sector for a Māori and Pasifika cultural trust. Her passion for supporting community outcomes has seen this role grow from a volunteering beginning in 2009, to a full time Business and Finance Management role. Mandy has a background of working in the finance industry and completed a degree in education in 2016. Through her work, time on boards, and volunteering, she has collaborated and built relationships locally and nationally that have supported positive outcomes for youth, arts, culture, and education.

Mandy’s work is very much her passion, but outside of that she has a busy household with her partner, three children, a cat and bulldog, Boston. Mandy loves local bushwalks, spending time with her wider aiga, and is an enthusiastic foodie always looking for the perfect wine match.

Stacy Hughes, Community Catalyst

Stacy will increase the impact of the community sector in Invercargill by creating connections, fostering co-operation and collaboration, and strengthening partnerships.

Stacy (Te Rarawa, Ngāti Maniapoto) has spent over a decade working in the Southland community supporting rangatahi. His experiences within the youth sector have been diverse and include: teaching Alternative Education learners; facilitating healthy relationship programmes in Secondary schools; and supporting rangatahi and their whanau to navigate the Youth Justice system. More recently, Stacy had the privilege of leading a team of passionate educators/youth workers for a large youth organisation.

Stacy lives in Invercargill with his partner and teenage son. He is passionate about the environment and sustainability – with a slight obsession with indoor plants! When not at work, he can usually be found in the garden.

Sharon Reece, Developmental Evaluator

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