Meet our Staff

SAM PAYNE
SAM PAYNE
Sam is the Youth Coach Team Leader for Mayors Taskforce for Jobs at WYAT, supporting rangatahi into employment and apprenticeships. He enjoys playing social sports and spending time at home with whānau.
JAIMEE TAPINE
JAIMEE TAPINE
Jaimee Tapine is a Youth Coach at WYAT under He Poutama Rangatahi. She supports rangatahi, helping them upskill and pursue qualifications and job opportunities. She enjoys netball, family time, and outings at Māhia Beach.
PAKU HIKO
PAKU HIKO
Paku is the Contract Lead for the Ākonga Programme, guiding rangatahi at Wairoa College in Years 11 to 13. She enjoys playing rugby, spending time with whānau, supporting local sports teams, and fostering personal growth.
BEVERLY JURY
BEVERLY JURY
Beverly, of Ngāti Porou descent, is a Youth Coach at WYAT, supporting NEET, YP, and YPP clients. She enjoys playing golf, farm work, gardening, and caring for her pets and animals in need during her spare time.
ALANNAH MARSHALL
ALANNAH MARSHALL
Alannah Marshall is the WYAT Administration Specialist. She manages finances, reporting, payroll, and seeks funding, all while working remotely. In her free time, she enjoys family, singing, gardening, and self-sufficiency.
DENISE EAGLESOME-KAREKARE
DENISE EAGLESOME-KAREKARE
Denise is the Chief Executive of WYAT, leading a growing team of seven. Passionate about supporting youth, she enjoys pickleball, staying active, and spending quality time with her whānau and community in Wairoa.
HARLENE WAIKAWA
HARLENE WAIKAWA
Harlene is a Youth Coach and Team Leader at WYAT, supporting rangatahi and their whānau. She enjoys building community connections, spending time with her tamariki, and engaging in whakapapa wānanga around Wairoa.
KIMIORA HUBBARD
KIMIORA HUBBARD
Kimiora, a Youth Coach with the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs at WYAT, supports rangatahi into employment. She values helping build their capacity and enjoys spending time with whānau, playing netball, and practicing self-care.
KATHLEEN PICKERING
KATHLEEN PICKERING
Kathleen is a Principal Advisor at WYAT, guiding the CE and board. She enjoys contributing to a growing organisation, spending time in nature, fishing, and making a positive difference in the community.
JESSE GERRARD
JESSE GERRARD
Jesse Gerrard is a Contracts Administrator at WYAT, supporting rangatahi and community programmes. She enjoys being home, spending time with her whānau and kuri in Opoutama, and working on creative DIY projects.