Meet the Team
Eve Chittenden
Operations Manager
I love my job as no 2 days are the same – 1 day cuddling newborn puppies, the next working with dogs about to go out and change someone’s world for the better. ADNZT is an amazing organisation to be part of, everyone is truly invested for a better life for all.
Kendra van der Linden
Fundraising, Marketing & Communications Manager
I'm so proud to be part of this amazing organisation and to help enrich the lives of young people and their families across New Zealand. The staff, our client families, our success stories and the dogs cuddles all make this role such a special one for me.
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Roz Cochrane
Finance & Administration Coordintor
I love being part of such a passionate team, and an organisation that has so much ability to positively impact the lives of others! It is amazing to see the generosity of our supporters and I’m very excited to be able to contribute to such a special and important cause.
Hannah Butler
Assistance Dog Instructor
I am excited to be part of such a caring organisation here at ADNZT. Dogs are amazing animals, and it is great to be a part of the journey they go through here at assistance dogs. Seeing clients with their new dogs and seeing how a dog can help always brings me joy.
Vesna Marijetich
Assistance Dog Instructor
I love working with and training dogs, they are amazing animals. It's also wonderful to see how the dogs we train have made such a positive impact on the families they are placed with.
Michelle Wilson
Assistance Dog Trainer
I am so excited to be a part of a passionate team and look forward to training and matching my dogs so they can go on and have a positive impact on people’s lives.
Jane Davies
Puppy Development Advisor
I love that I contribute to helping improve the lives of individuals and families who are facing daily challenges.
Gemma Bramwell
Communications & Campaigns Specialist
I feel so lucky to be part of this incredible organisation that is making a real difference in the lives of Kiwis who are living with disabilities, all while upholding the utmost welfare standards for the dogs. I can’t complain about all the dog content either!
Nadia Stacevicius
Puppy Development Coordinator
Being able to be part of such a passionate team is a privilege. My role as the Puppy Development Co-ordinator gives me a great opportunity to work with our wonderful volunteers and also adorable puppies!
Aaron Shirk
Assistance Dog Trainer
I'm thrilled to join the compassionate team at ADNZT. Witnessing the profound impact these dogs have on our clients and the joy they bring is a source of constant inspiration for me. I look forward to contributing my skills and passion to this cause, making a difference in the lives of those in need.
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Rebecca Westbrook
Corporate Partnerships Specialist
I am honoured to be joining such a passionate team of people as we work to enrich the lives of young New Zealanders with disabilities - with dogs!
The level of work and resource that goes into matching kids and their families with specially trained, waggy-tailed hero's in blue coats is immense, but so is the difference that these dogs make in the lives that they touch. I can't wait to work with our corporate supporters as we continue to grow our impact.
Bella Michalska
Fundraising Assistant
I feel so privileged to contribute to the inspiring work that ADNZT carries out. Being part of a team who are making a difference in the lives of Kiwis living with disabilities and my love of dogs makes this role incredibly meaningful to me. I can’t think of a better way to end the day than coming home covered in dog fur after a few well-earned cuddles!