Our executive team

Marsha is a Canadian import, who now proudly also bears a New Zealand passport. She has an extensive background of more than 25 years in the health and disability sectors. She was involved in setting up the Family Options Respite programme through Starship Hospital, and the development of the IF Framework at the Ministry of Health.

“I am passionate about Individualised Funding and the difference it can and is making in people’s lives across New Zealand. I look forward to leading Manawanui into the future, and assisting as many people as possible in their own journeys toward creating a future where they are in charge.”

Suzie’s background is in Systems, Finance and Process Management and has experience in the Banking, Manufacturing and IT sectors.

Suzie is responsible for the Finance, Payments, Customer Service and Risk functions along with Contract Management.

“My objectives are to partner with our teams to maximise and operationalise the efficiencies we’re able to deliver to our customers to ensure that their experience with us is as seamless as possible”

Neil joined the Manawanui team in November 2015 and brings many years of experience of delivering IT solutions and change for large organisations in the UK and Europe. He is now managing the products, platform and data team and is responsible for the development of our innovative technology solutions, such as the Client Web Portal and e-Mploy, as well as the day to day operations of our digital infrastructure.

“I am really excited to be working for an organisation that is making a difference for so many people. I am looking forward to the challenges ahead as we continue to innovate and expand our service offerings.”