Meet the Team

As Manager – Business Services it’s Vikki’s job to deal with anything business/finance related. Vikki also ensure the NZRDA Office invoices and suppliers are up to date. Vikki has a BA Hons Degree in Applied Social Studies, and has a background in Page Ready Press and Travel/Tourism. Vikki has been the Fund-raiser for Wellington RDA for over 3 years, before bringing her skills to the National Office.

Pip is the Manager – Programmes for NZ Riding for the Disabled, as well as a registered Occupational Therapist. Pip’s main role is to provide resources, training and support for all RDA people. Pip has Bachelor of Arts (Hons) and a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Hons) and has worked extensively in the education sector as well as behavioural support and community services. She has a long involvement with RDA for over twenty years including volunteering, coaching and as a therapist. She enjoys supporting learning and developing the capability of our RDA teams.

Isobel is responsible for overseeing the Operational Certificate Review process for each RDA Group in her role as Manager – Operations, working closely with the Operations Coordinators, Manager – Programmes, and the SCL Team. She brings extensive experience from the social and disability sectors, alongside lived experience as a parent of a child with additional needs. As a lifelong equestrian, Isobel is passionate about the positive impact of horses in therapeutic settings. Outside of her work with NZRDA, she is often out competing on the NZ show jumping and show hunter circuits. Isobel is committed to supporting consistency and quality across all RDA Groups and values the opportunity to connect with the dedicated teams delivering RDA programmes across the country.

Jill is an Operations Coordinator and works closely with Manager – Operations and Manager – Programmes. Her primary role is to liaise with key people at RDA groups to provide any support required. Jill is a former Chartered Accountant who has volunteered for various organisations over the years including Wellington RDA where she was a volunteer both on the ground and at committee level. This hands-on experience has given her a good understanding of how RDA groups operate and the ability to see things from their perspective.

Bernie is an Operations Coordinator and works closely with Manager- Operations and Manager – Programmes. Her Primary role is to liaise with key people at RDA groups to provide support as required. Bernie has a background in education and is a qualified Early Childhood teacher. Bernie spent many years in teaching and working in the Assessment division at NZQA. Bernie also spent time on committees through her children’s sports and schools, she can understand the workings of volunteering life from a governance perspective.

In Maddy’s role as Business Support Coordinator she manages the NZRDA social media channels and provides administration support to NZRDA and RDA Groups. With a Bachelor degree in Creative Media Production, Maddy enjoys picking up a camera and using her skills to take photos or videos to capture and showcase the various facets of RDA. Her creative skills are often evident in her design work whether for the website, publications or online content for fundraising and awareness campaigns.