Our Council


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

 

 

 

Judy Kaa

National President

Maureen Jehly

Kaiwhakahaere 

Vacant

General Member 

Chris Cotman, NZCA Council Member

Kahurangi Apiata, Council Member Maori

Jan Taouma, NZCA Council Member

 

Chris Cotman

Staff Representative

 

Kahurangi Apiata

Council Member

Māori

Jan Taouma

Council Member

Toesulu Brown, NZCA Council Member Pasifika

Rosemary Searle, Council Member

Christine Taare, Council Member Maori

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, NZCA Kaumatua

Sam Jackson

National Kaumatua

Contacts

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