WORD Whānau
Wellington
Instructors
Ōtautahi Instructors
Wānaka
Instructors
Leadership team!
Developed in early 2022, The Leadership Team overseas the operations of WORD. We love that this team upholds our values, is financially sustainable, and ensures we are truly a youth focused organisation. They each work 10-20 hours/week on various roles that keep WORD ticking (and growing!) along.
Pete Mitchell
Wanaka Programme Manager! When he’s not Captain Admin he’ll be out instructing or in the hills on a big ole adventure! Pete joined the team in June 2021 to help get WORD Wanaka off the ground… and wow did it grow! He’s the main person behind the lense with our photos and videos too. Get in touch with him on wanaka@word.org.nz
Ash Peter
This amazing team is overseen by Ash, WORD Founder and CEO. Her job these days is to make WORD better! She develops and leads Instructor training, is pretty handy on the mic with spreading the WORD, looks after the leadership team, and absolutely loves riding bikes with the kiddos. Get in touch with her on ash@word.org.nz
Alex Poetschke
The Ōtautahi Instructor Coordinator! We’re stoked to have Alex joining the team in Christchurch! She comes from an extensive background in outdoor instructing and specialises in working with people of mixed abilities. She spends her time in the outdoors where she also gets inspiration for her incredible stained glass. Alex is supporting the team of Instructors who deliver the magic. Get in touch with her on alex@word.org.nz
Mat Wright
Our new Operations Manager! Mat Write came to the Leadership team in 2023 with a background as the brand man at Yeti Cycles NZ and the owner of delicious cafes in Wellington. He will be focusing on the Leadership Team and operational capability as well as creating opportunities for passion & excitement to flourish for our team, our participants, and across the community. Get in touch with Mat: Mat@word.org.nz
The Ōtautahi Programme Manager! She’s back to her roots! Katie’s been a WORD instructor in Wellington, but now she and the whānau have moved back to her home town of Christchurch. She has an extensive background in community recreation at Wellington City Council and volunteering as a coordinator of Shift. For all things WORD Christchurch, get in touch with Katie on christchurch@word.org.nz
