Director
Wellington Night Shelter TrustWellington Night Shelter Trust
- Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, responsible for all operational and strategic management, including service delivery, finance and fundraising, human resources, health and safety, quality improvement, and facilities management
- Developed detailed business cases, negotiated appropriate central and local government contracts and implemented effective fundraising strategies, leading to financially sustainable position after prolonged period of operating at substantial deficit
- Met financial and contractual audit requirements, refurbished the transitional accommodation and became accredited as a living wage employer
- Undertook a thorough organisational review, improving operating structures and models, implementing new roles and increasing to appropriate staffing levels
- Improved safety, experience and conditions for all guests and staff
- Implemented a renewed suite of policies, procedures and practices, supporting a healthier reputation and sector engagement
- Refreshed vision and strategic plan, with values anchored by Te Tiriti
- Partnered with property consultants and architects to undertake extensive scoping to identify options for redesigning the crisis accommodation and funding strategy for the undertaking this work
- Collaborated on design and implementation of Housing First for Wellington
