Te Tari Puna Ora o Aotearoa/NZ Childcare Association (NZCA) is an incorporated society of members governed by a Council elected by members at Annual General Meetings (AGM).

The Council's role is that of a governance body, overseeing NZCA's policies and strategic direction.  The Council meet four times each year.

Council is responsible for:

 

• Consulting with members of NZCA in a regular and systematic manner
• Developing the NZCA’s strategic vision and direction and approving its strategic plan
• Employing and managing the performance of the Chief Executive.

NZCA Council is comprised of a National President, Kaiwhakahaere, and eight members.  Two member positions are reserved for Māori and one for Pasifika.  There is an elected staff representative on the Council. 

Judy Kaa National President	Maureen Jehly Kaiwhakahaere	Sharon Alderson Treasurer
Chris Cotman Staff Representative	Kahurangi Apiata Council Member Māori	Jan Taouma Council Member
Toesulu Brown Council Member Pasifika	Rosemary Searle Council Member	Christine Taare Council Member Māori

National Kaumatua

The Council is supported by a National Kaumatua appointed by the Council.

	Sam Jackson National Kaumatua

National Advisor

The Council also receives advice from a National Advisor.  The National Advisor appointment is confirmed annually by the AGM. 

 

	Pat Hubbard National Advisor

Contacts

To contact one of our Council Members, Kaumatua or National Advisor, contact EA to Chief Executive.