When people choose to work with a charitable organisation like The Y, making a difference to individuals and the community are usually at the top of the list. A career filled with rewarding experiences and the opportunity to leave a lasting impact to the lives of others is a special calling.
The Y is a diverse, inclusive & vibrant place to work. For some, joining the team at The Y will be their first job with almost 10% of our employees under the age of 18. For others, they have been part of the fabric of The Y for many, many wonderful years and have made a lasting contribution to our mission of connecting and strengthening our communities. Their commitment really does need to be applauded.
Whether they have served as a mentor in our Youth Mentoring program, taught little ones to tie their shoes at one of our many early childhood education centres or made it possible for deserving students to attend their first sports camp – they have all left an indelible mark on the lives of New Zealanders.
In the last few months we have achieved a special milestone and celebrated 150 years of combined long service leave.
Twelve of our team members, in this year alone, celebrated at least 10 years of service and a few have achieved 15 years of commitment to our mission.
- Kokila Devi, Housekeeping Manager
- Ariel Kulaitis, Fitness Manager
- Nardia Wallis, OSCAR Team Leader
- Sharon Jennings, Operations Manager
- Eleanor Cockburn, Fitness Trainer
- Julia Laulu Faalogo, Fitness and Recreation Manager
- Ben Amaro Jr, Swim School Teacher
- Nina Hodgson, Targeted Health Specialist
- Annie Buckley, Targeted Health Specialist
- Dianne McCarthy, Yoga Instructor
- Paul O'Brien, Centre Assistant
- Scott O'Hanlon, Fitness Manager
Our impressive number of long-serving employees reflects our commitment to creating a positive & rewarding work environment. With tenure, there are opportunities for secondments, special project work, and knowledge transfers with other Y associations throughout New Zealand and abroad.
The accumulated knowledge and expertise of these valued employees provides stability and continuity across our organisation. They embody our values, serve as role models, and foster a positive work environment. Their familiar faces, positive work attitude and, for many, a cracking sense of humour make coming to work much brighter. We are incredibly fortunate to have such dedicated individuals as part of our team and it has been wonderful to celebrate each of your remarkable service milestones. Thank you for your dedication to our mission and supporting our community.