MANAGER

Caroline loves leading the ACNT team, and helping to make the region a great place to age. She is particularly passionate about promoting social connections and working in collaboration with the wider community.

In her spare time she likes to keep fit with mountain biking and going to the gym.

ELDER ABUSE RESPONSE ADVISOR

Kate joined our team in 2022 bringing a wealth of skills and experience as a nurse and manager in the health sector. She works alongside Tanya and Jamie, as well as supporting people living in self-neglect situations.

Kate is retiring mid December 2025.

SENIOR ELDER ABUSE RESPONSE ADVISOR

Cat joined our team in November 2025 bringing her background as a nurse, manager and auditor in the health sector. Most recently she’s been working in adult education supporting adult learners undertaking apprenticeships in healthcare.

Cat loves gardening, cycling and taking her German Shephard for walks. She loves to travel and learn about new cultures.

MOTUEKA OFFICE ELDER ABUSE RESPONSE ADVISOR

Tanya comes to us with a wealth of experience as a police officer in south-west England, and more recently as a nurse, having done her training when she moved to New Zealand four years ago. She has been working most recently at Alexandra Hospital as a nurse supporting older adults with mental health issues.

ELDER ABUSE RESPONSE ADVISOR

Jamie is a qualified social worker and brings great skills in case management and working with vulnerable people. He’s passionate about supporting older adults who are facing challenges. A former chef, Jamie still enjoys creating in the kitchen and spending time with his family.

OFFICE MANAGER

Liz joined us in late 2022 and provides a welcoming face to our Richmond Office as well as keeping the office running smoothly. She has been involved in community organisations and charities since 2005 as an employee but has done voluntary work for most of her life.

NELSON OFFICE CO-ORDINATOR

Megan joined the Age Concern Team in January 2023 in a new role of Nelson Office Co-Ordinator. She provides a friendly welcoming face at our Nelson office and co-ordinates all our Nelson based activities.

VISITOR SERVICE AND CARER RELIEF CO-ORDINATOR

Susan does a wonderful job overseeing our matching services, and has a knack of putting the right people together, ensuring long-standing friendships. A qualified Social Worker, Susan has also done her supervision training.

In her spare time she enjoys gardening and spending time with whanau.

VISITOR SERVICE AND CARER RELIEF SUPPORT

Joleen works alongside Susan running the visitor service, and is also a Social Worker. She enjoys solving problems and going out of her way to help older adults needing some support.

She loves gardening and being creative.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT CO-ORDINATOR

Jackie’s role is working at a community level to ensure older people maintain their independence. She runs all our Older Driver workshops, as well as Care & Repair, and brings her upbeat sense of humour to the role.

Jackie is an avid biker, surf skier and loves getting out in the hills with her dogs.

DONOR ENGAGEMENT & MARKETING ADVISOR

Anthea brings her expertise in marketing, communications and digital platforms to help grow awareness and support for the work we do.

Outside of work, she enjoys nature, arts & crafts and animals of all shapes and sizes.

HOUSING SUPPORT ADVISOR

Angela joined us in October 2025 in our new housing role for Nelson city. As a qualified occupational therapist and having worked in a variety of community-based rehabilitative settings, mainly with older clients, she brings a rich background and valuable know-how to help create and shape this new role.

In her spare time she enjoys biking, gardening, nature walks, Pilates, and screen writing.