Team

Tess Cimino is our Events and Marketing Coordinator with a strong background in nonprofit development and communications. Originally from California,…

Henry joined the Noxious Weeds Project (funded by the Jobs for Nature programme through DOC) in July 2023. He says,…

Jazz joined the Sanctuary as (part time) Visitor Centre and Volunteer Coordinator in late November 2022. Jazz’s background includes experience…

Chelsea joined our Noxious Weeds Project team in October 2021 as it fits with her interest in native plant conservation.…

Steffi is our Biosecurity Ranger. She is originally from Germany, where she completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Landscape Architecture and…

Rick Field is our tours' host, enhancing understanding of the Sanctuary’s aims and wider conservation issues via education talks with…

Murray Neill is our Field Operations Coordinator, responsible for fence security, training and coordinating specific projects as they arise. Involved…

Nick Tilly is our Office Manager: accounts, business systems, payroll, the website and much of our social media activities, and…

Robert Schadewinkel is our Ecologist and takes care of protecting the Sanctuary against pest and predator threats. Robert is the…

Nick Robson is our Operations Manager, coordinating the efforts of Sanctuary volunteers and staff to maintain and develop the Sanctuary’s…

Ru Collin is our Chief Executive. Ru was a Trustee of the Sanctuary for two years before stepping down to…