Work Ready NZ 

Lisa Halvorson

Director

Lisa formed Work Ready in 2015 with the ambition of improving peoples work lives. She instills her can-do attitude into everything she does. Before Work Ready, she was an Operations Manager with one of New Zealand’s largest manufacturing corporates. Currently, she is the chairperson for Education to Employment in Northland and Northland Brand of Career Development Association New Zealand.

Lisa is an avid walker, hiker, and general life go-getter.

LinkedIn

Lisa@workready.nz
022 515 5501

Rachel Miller

Executive Assistant/Administration Support

After a complete career change from the tourism industry, Rachel has adapted her corporate travel background to bring her fabulous customer service skills and vibrant personality to the Work Ready team.

Rachel loves her fitness and from time to time a chocolate fish.

LinkedIn

Rachel@workready.nz
022 564 5322

Lance Edmonds

Operations Manager, Ara Whakamaua

 ‘He aha Te mea nui, he tangata, he tangata, he tangata’
‘It is my view that it is people, it is people, it is people’

I have discovered that life is way too short to focus on any negative aspects. I am passionate about the work that I have been involved in, and the many different people I feel honoured to have cross my path on any given day. I take pride in establishing and fostering relationships.

I enjoy surfing and playing the drums in my spare time.

LinkedIn

Lance@workready.nz

Missy Hampson

Employment/Pathway Solutions
Facilitating Programs

Missy has over 10 years’ experience in Banking, Account Management and supporting Community Groups.  Passionate about supporting our people towards better pathways, linking supports, and growing our people.  Enjoys connecting with our Youth and our Communities.  Journey with the Work Ready whanau for almost 6 years supporting Youth in Northland.

In my spare time – I love being with my family, fishing, spear fishing, diving, paddle boarding and hunting. I love the outdoors and being creative.

LinkedIn

Missy@workready.nz

Nikki Innes

CV Services

With a background in teaching and physical education, Nikki is motivated to give clients the best experience when it comes to preparing for and finding employment. Always excited to learn new skills and upskill, her organised approach to work and life motivates those around her to do the same!

Nikki is a gym goer and enjoys spending time with her family.

Nikki@workready.nz

Carl Needham

Driving Instructor

As a Driving Instructor I am extremely passionate about the safety of our people on our roads.

I have extensive knowledge of the road code and test criteria, I am here to help our whanau in any way I can and to help them gain their licence and become safe Drivers. 

Carl@workready.nz

Chris Kanuta

Driver / Facilitator

I am very much family orientated, and am 49yrs old with three sons as well as one granddaughter. I have been in Auckland for the last 30 years, and recently moved home to the Bay of Islands to be closer to family.

I have worked with Rangatahi for half of my life, and my role varies from driving, and now upskilling, to help facilitate the Council Cadetship. I am always learning and keen to just give things a go. Whatever I lack in experience I make up for with hard work!

Chris@workready.nz

John Manga 

Te Ara Tautoko (Pathway Support), Far-North

I have worked primarily in telecommunications and a short time as a mortgagae broker, as well as experience working with youth in training programmes. 

I lived in Melbourne for 29 years and returned to NZ 7 years ago. I have also supported young people here in NZ into employment.

I love having the opportunity to support people to make positive changes in their lives, learn new things and to help them grow. I also want to learn new things and grow as a person.

John@workready.nz

Henry Smith

Te Ara Tautoko – Pathway Support, Taipa

He aha te mea nui. He tangata, he tangata, he tangata.

I have recently been a full time secondary teacher for the past 26 years. Teaching hard materials, wood and metal. My background is in building and construction.

I believe that I have valuable skills to pass on to our rangatahi. I hope that I can connect with my akonga and make a difference in their lives. To help akonga, set realistic goals that they can achieve and become valuable members of society. If I can achieve this, I feel that I have succeeded in my job.

Henry@workready.nz

Gloria Pedro

Attendance Services

Tēnā Koutou Katoa, Ko Gloria Pedro tenei.

I have two wonderful daughters who have blessed me with beautiful mokos. I like to identify myself as from Ngati Fruit Salad, because I like to acknowledge all my ancestors that played a part as to why I’m here today.

I am very passionate and love supporting people. I have been an attendance advisor since 2012 and I enjoy supporting our youth to engage and continue engaging in some form of education. I hope to gain more knowledge in better ways to support children and their whanau to succeed in life, while fulfilling their dreams and aspirations. 

Gloria@workready.nz

Pi-Ne Joyce

Te Ara Tautoko (Pathway Support), Mid-North

I am a father of six children, and have been happily married for 23 years. I am a high priest for the LDS Church, an NZCF CUCDR Flying Officer (Air Forces) and a New Zealand Māori carver.

I aim to help my community, and aso help the youth and leaders of tomorrow. I hope to share my knowledge to help others.

Pi-ne@workready.nz

Rebecca Joyce

Te Ara Tautoko (Pathway Support), Mid-North

To help feed the mustard seed. To see it grow and prosper with support, love and patience.

I come from a large family and now have a loving husband with eight tamariki. I love whanaungatanga, engagaing, supporting and leading. I’ve grown and lived in Kaikohe all my life. I love our community and enjoy working with youth, “Our Leaders of Tomorrow”.

I want to be a part of change. A positive change in our students learning, their environment, their whanau lives.

Bex@workready.nz