The Make-A-Wish NZ National Office is located in Newmarket, Auckland and comprises of a small and dedicated team with two distinct functions - Fundraising and Wish Delivery.
Fundraising & Wish Team

Pam Elgar
Chief Executive

Mike Keech
Head of Fundraising and Partnerships

Debbie Hoskins
Volunteer and Medical Outreach Manager

Siva Xavier
Finance and Administration Manager

Shona Willis
Events & Corporate Specialist

Raema Inglis
Grant Administrator

Kaci Sykes
Regular Giving and Appeals Manager

Wuyang Xu
Database Administrator

Raewyn Mortensen
Programme Manager Wish Coordination

Dawn Chocano
Assistant Accountant

Kirsty Blackwell
Wish Coordinator

Claudia Allen
Wish Coordinator

Laurie Rands
Wish & Volunteer Administrator

Janell Ng
Donor Experience Specialist
Board Members

Alan Brame
Appointed: 2017-01-10

Katie Noble
Appointed: 2013-05-01

Struan Abernethy
Appointed: 2019-01-01

Kim Conner
Appointed: 2017-01-10

Renny Hayes
Appointed: 2013-05-01

Candice Robertson
Appointed: 2019-01-01

James Wear
Appointed: 2015-10-01

Gwen Green
Appointed: 2020-05-01

Jackson Rowland
Appointed: 2020-05-01