Our Team

We are incredibly fortunate to have a dedicated, fun & experienced team working together to make ExpedNZ programmes successful.

We have a creative, positive and supportive team culture that extends beyond the office walls, into our programmes, and into our relationships with our students, partners and our community.

ExpedNZ Team

Mark Bruce-Miller, CEO

Ngā mihi nui, ko Mark ahau. In 2013 I took on the role as General Manager of ExpedNZ / Whenua Iti Outdoors after 13 years teaching and managing tertiary programmes in both Nelson and Wellington. Over the last 9 years I have enjoyed supporting our team to grow and strengthen our connections to youth across our community, our region, wider New Zealand and now around the world under the banner of Experiential Education New Zealand (ExpedNZ). I am extremely proud of the work we do, the change we are able to inspire and of the fantastic team we work alongside. He aroha whakatō, he aroha ka puta mai - If kindness is sown, then kindness is what you shall receive.

Liana Richards, Education Manager

Kia ora. I have had the privilege of working at ExpedNZ / Whenua Iti Outdoors since 2013 and have been working in the education sector for near on 20 years. A key focus of the work I have been involved in is creating pathway options for students transitioning from school onto further study or the world of work. Here at ExpedNZ we use experiential education to create innovative platforms for young people to experience success. I love the work we do here and the very real and positive impact it has on those that take part in our programmes.

Bree Arnott, Marketing & Communications Manager

Kia ora, ko Bree tōku ingoa. I feel fortunate to be part of the wonderful kaupapa of ExpedNZ / Whenua Iti Outdoors. The path that led me here detoured through experience in environmental science, accounts management and graphic design, but the thing that grounds me here, like so many of our team, is a firm belief in the transformative power of te taiao. I’ve always loved exploring the outdoors and believe that everyone should have access to the experiential learning we offer. He mahi tahi tātou, mō te ora ō te katoa – let us work together for the wellbeing of everyone.

Alena Visser, Program Coordinator

Kia ora, I love working with ExpedNZ / Whenua Iti Outdoors and being able to support the program 'magic' to happen. My background is in events management and I like seeing all the pieces of a program come together.

"Professional beyond the call of duty." Parent

"The tutors are of the highest standard and I know that at any point I could go to them for support or advice."
Past Student

"They focus on much more than the curriculum to include building up of confidence, self-worth etc and this has resulted in a number of students 'turning the corner' in their learning and development"
Student Co-ordinator

Educator Team

Johnny

Johnny Johnson

Senior Instructor

Jo

Jo Dawson

Instructor

Charlie

Charlie Martin

Senior Instructor

Mike Elkington , Kaiako

Mike Elkington

Kaiako - Kaiārahi

Instructor

Rachel Baker

Instructor

kegan

Kegan Ellmers

Instructor

Gilby

Christopher Gilbertson (Gilby)

Instructor

Lara Hania

Lara Hania

Kaiako

Lucy Crozier

Lucy Crozier

Instructor

Taylor

Taylor Bruning

Trainee Instructor

Michael

Michael Brickwedde

Trainee Instructor

Sophie

Sophie Padmore

Trainee Instructor

linda

Linda Heath

Instructor

Scott

Scott Martin

Instructor

Rosey

Rosey Joyce

Instructor

Fletcher

Fletcher Phelan

Instructor

Jesse

Jesse Palmer

Trainee Instructor

He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata! He tangata! He tangata!

What is the most important thing in the world? It is people! It is people! It is people!

Office & Base Team

Chelsea

Chelsea Cannell

Projects & Funding Coordinator

Lacey

Lacey Rogers 

Marketing Coordinator

Tony

Tony Scott

Caretaker/
Mechanic

Leanne Westenenk

Leanne Westenenk

Cleaner

Mandy Noble, Accounts

Mandy Noble

Accounts Administrator

Pip

Pip Paul

Projects & Funding Administrator

Nick

Nick Kingstone

Projects & Funding Lead

delyth

Delyth Logan

Quality & Curriculum Lead

Mo Erni Office Administrator ExpedNZ

Mo Erni

Bookings and Project Coordinator

Geraldine

Geraldine Stones 

Systems Improvements Lead

Margaret

Margaret Woolgrove

Projects & Funding Coordinator

Emma

Emma Gray

Bookings & Project Coordinator

Brad

Brad Dalton

Food Logistics Coordinator

Sarah

Sarah Sauer

Facilities
All-rounder

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