The team at TECT manage the day to day operations of the trust including the investments, annual rebate distribution, community grants scheme, collaborating with other local funders and community organisations, and working on projects for the trust.
Wayne Werder
Chief Executive
Wayne manages the operations, investments and programmes of the trust on behalf of the trustees. Wayne has a strong background managing community and not-for-profit organisations and has a Masters in Management studies from the University of Waikato.
Contact Wayne at wayne@tect.org.nz
Paula Hudson
Community Impact Manager
Paula leads the delivery of TECT’s grants strategy with a focus on proactive and strategic granting. She provides support to the team of Grant Administrators and Advisors who work with community organisations on their funding needs.
Contact Paula at at paula@tect.org.nz
Tricia Hudson
Finance and Investments Manager
Tricia manages TECT’s accounting and finance functions and is responsible for the administration of TECT’s investments to ensure that they are in line with the trust’s objectives and principles. She is a Chartered Accountant member of Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand.
Contact Tricia at tricia@tect.org.nz
Tane Phillips
Funding and Systems Administrator
Tane’s role involves processing funding applications. He is a systems-whiz, who maintains TECT's data management systems to ensure they are running smoothly.
Contact Tane at tane@tect.org.nz
Georja Worth
Accounts Administrator
Georja’s is a shared role between TECT and Acorn Foundation. Highly organised and efficient, Georja supports the organisations’ day-to-day finance functions and provides general accounts administration to the teams.
Contact Georja at georja@tect.org.nz
Neda Espie
Grants Advisor
Neda’s key role is to provide advice and support to community organisations seeking funding from TECT, focusing on our Responsive Grant Funds. With a background in not-for-profit organisations, Neda is motivated by forming connections with members of the community.
Contact Neda at neda@tect.org.nz
Jody Robertson
Accounts Administrator
Jody is our accounts administrator and office all-rounder. She looks after accounts payable, ensures that grant payments to our community organisations are processed on a timely basis, and is always helping out around the office in any way she can.
Contact Jody at jody@tect.org.nz
Sarah Young
Grants & Event Fund Advisor
Sarah’s role is to provide advice and support to community organisations seeking funding from TECT’s Responsive Grant Funds. She also coordinates the application and panel assessment process for the Tauranga Western Bay Community Events Fund on behalf of the fund partners. Sarah brings her sponsorship and event activations experience to the team.
Contact Sarah at sarah@tect.org.nz
Georgia Frame
Communications Coordinator
Georgia's role is to manage the communication activities of TECT. She ensures the community is well-informed about the inspiring work and achievements of community groups across our region.
Contact Georgia at georgia@tect.org.nz
Write to us
The Kollective
DX Box HP40007
Tauranga 3112
Visit us
The Kollective,
145 17th Avenue,
Tauranga, New Zealand
Phone us
07 578 5094
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