Council Profile

Short biographies on each portfolio holder are available - click on each Council member's name.

Portfolio descriptions are currently under review - see the relevant links.

Executive Officers

President

Rita Robinson (Lecturer, Wintec)

Key task: To take a leadership role and provide direction for the Association

Treasurer

Christine Pacey (Private Practice)

Key task: To be responsible for the financial affairs of the Association subject to the provision of the Rules

Secretary

Michelle Ayres (Occupational therapist, CCDHB)

Key Task: To oversee the important documentation of the Association, ensuring that it is correct, orderly, and preserved in an accessible form for future years

Council at Large

 

Ruth Spain (Occupational therapist, Waikato DHB)

Yvonne Browning (Occupational therapist, CCDHB)

WFOT Delegate

Merrolee Penman (Principal lecturer, Otago Polytechnic)

Māori Perspective

Karen Gallagher (Private Practice, Driver & Passenger Assessment)

Key task: To provide a Māori perspective on NZAOT business.

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Establishing the purpose of the organization, developing and monitoring policies, and working with the Executive Director to ensure NZAOT's objects are met, are the core responsibilities for all Council members.