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 functions and assists with the administration of investments to ensure that they are in line with the trust’s objectives and principles.
Contact Tricia at tricia@tect.org.nz.
Jeanette Voss
Grants Administrator
Jeanette's main responsibility is processing funding applications and following up with organisations where required. She is also the first port-of-call if you have any queries.
Contact Jeanette at jeanette@tect.org.nz.
Kelsey O'Dea
Communications Coordinator
Kelsey is our resident story-teller, communicating the inspiring work and achievements of people and community groups in our region. She manages everything marketing and comms-related across a range of digital, print and social media platforms.
Contact Kelsey at kelsey@tect.org.nz
Tane Phillips
Funding and Systems Administrator
Tane’s role involves processing funding applications alongside Jeanette. 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
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
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
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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