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Meet our Employment Specialists
Nelson
Nelson - IPS Employment Specialist
We are curerently recruiting to fill this position.
Katelyn Millar - IPS Employment Specialist
027 274 5520
katelyn.millar@tearamahi.co.nz
Katelyn moved to Nelson and joined TeAM in 2022. After completing her degree in Environmental Management and Psychology, Katelyn gained experience working on a Healthline and in Recruitment. Katelyn likes spending time in nature/camping and is excited to be in a role where she can directly help others in a way which will have a positive impact on their wellbeing.
Susan O'Connell - IPS Supervisor and Employment Specialist
027 227 9352
susan.oconnell@tearamahi.co.nz
Susan previously worked for over 15 years as Manager and Administrator of a local NGO that supports families and whanau who have a family member living with mental illnesses/addictions. She was also involved with a local peer-led day activity service.
Susan is excited to work in such a positive role supporting our Employment Specialists to help tāngata whaiora achieve their employment goals. Susan is an active relaxer who plays squash, mountain biking, hiking and golf.
Tasman
Katie Mincher - IPS Employment Specialist
027 214 4312
Katie joined TeAM in 2021 and has a background in retail (including management) and teaching, so brings to her role a wealth of knowledge about working with people. Katie is currently working towards a Psychology qualification.
Rebekah Cook - IPS Employment Specialist
027 558 8182
Rebekah has a background of 25 years in ECE teaching, including 4 years working as a Visiting Teacher. She holds qualifications in teaching and career development. Rebekah is looking forward to assisting people to find a satisfying career which aligns with their strengths, interests and goals.
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Marlborough
Chris Lippiatt - IPS Employment Specialist
027 432 4235
Chris joined TeAM in 2018 and has a varied employment history, including; professional cookery, warehousing and logistics, bottling line management and youth work. Chris has a Diploma in psychology and is working towards a degree. Chris is also involved in the Top of the South Film Society.
Sandy Stowell - IPS Employment Specialist
027 336 6311
Sandy is currently providing parental leave cover, but originally started with TeAM in 2012. Sandy loves the Marlborough region and has worked in a variety of industries and has supported a huge number of local people. Sandy enjoys the rapid and intensive job search aspect of IPS employment support and has connections with many local companies and employers.
Greymouth/West Coast
Hayden Fenemor - Employment Specialist
027 768 6802
Hayden has a busy role, covering a wide geographical area. Hayden has experience providing employment support in the disability sector and has well-established connections with a number of agencies, organisations and employers on the West Coast.
Jenny MacFadgen - Employment Specialist
027 558 8010
jenny.macfadgen@tearamahi.co.nz
Jenny joined the team in 2022 and comes from a background of mental health nursing working in various roles both within the NGO and Te Whatu Ora sectors. She enjoys connecting with people and supporting them to achieve their employment goals and recognises how employment can be a huge step in people's recovery journey.