Meet the Board

Barnardos New Zealand is governed by a Board of up to 12 members elected by the Society of Barnardos because of their expertise and professional standing in areas that have a bearing on our activities.

The Board sets strategy and policy direction, approves business plans and budgets and ensures the organisation continues to provide high-quality services. The Board meets six times a year.
 

Members:

Lynn McClelland (Chairperson)

Lynn McClelland is the Director of External Relations and Communications at the University of Canterbury....
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Ruth Payne

Ruth Payne joined the Board in 2008. Ruth has undertaken senior HR, corporate planning and general management...
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Iona Holsted

Iona started her career as a teacher, later becoming an advocate and researcher for the Public Service...
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Helen Hedges

Helen Hedges brings extensive knowledge and experience in the education sector from her years of hands...
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Graeme Mitchell

Graeme Mitchell joined the Board in 2008. Recently retired from Deloitte, Wellington, Graeme brings...
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Gerardine Clifford

Gerardine has over 20 years experience in working with and developing strategies to meet the needs of...
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Shannon Pakura

Shannon Pakura is a Professional Social Work Advisor for the New Zealand Social Workers Registration...
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Andrew Davidson

Andrew Davidson joined the Barnardos board in 2009. He is a Director of a number of companies and has...
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