MANAGER

Nicola Woodward joined the team as Manager of ACNT in early February 2026. Nicola brings a wealth of experience from across Public Health, Local Government, and the Not-for-Profit sector, along with a strong commitment to community-focused service delivery.

SAFEGUARDING & SOCIAL NAVIGATION SUPPORT LEAD

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.

GROWTH & ENGAGEMENT LEAD

Carlos joined us in 2026, bringing extensive experience in marketing, communications, governance, relationship management, and strategic development. Having worked across the private, public, and non-profit sectors, he is passionate about strengthening community resilience and building meaningful connections that support positive social impact.

Outside of work, Carlos is an avid collector of all things retro and is highly regarded for his expertise in visual communication and graphic design.

PROJECT LEAD

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.

VOLUNTEER CONNECTOR

Rebekah joined Age Concern Nelson Tasman in 2026, bringing extensive experience in volunteer coordination, community outreach, elder support services, and mental health nursing. Having previously worked with both Age Concern and Hospice Marlborough, she is passionate about supporting older people to maintain their independence, wellbeing, and social connections while fostering meaningful relationships with volunteers.

Outside of work, Rebekah is a ceramic artist and enjoys gardening and cooking, particularly plant-based recipes.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FACILITATOR

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.

SOCIAL NAVIGATION SUPPORT COORDINATOR

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.

ELDER ABUSE RESPONSE SERVICE PRACTITIONER

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.

ELDER ABUSE RESPONSE SERVICE PRACTITIONER / SOCIAL NAVIGATION SUPPORT COORDINATOR

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.

CHIEF SNOOZING OFFICER

He’s terrible at emails, so you should pop in and say hello in person.