Great Staff are vital and at the core of our ministry at One Big Adventure. Not only will your child be cared for by their own volunteer leader, they will also have an opportunity to get to know many other members of our amazing staff as well.
We work with only the highest quality students. Their working with us is based upon an in-depth interview, multiple references, a compelling love for kids, an evidence of personal integrity and character and a criminal background check as set in the Vulnerable Children’s Act. All our Volunteers and Staff are trained and supervised by our One Big Adventure ministry team, which has over 30 years of combined experience in children and youth ministry.
Your child's health and safety is our top priority. We carefully design activities to ensure maximum safety and supervision. You can be confident that we provide fully-qualified staff in all areas of our programme. Our on-site camp nurse, certified lifeguards, activity staff and ministry staff all have basic first aid training and are trained to handle emergency situations.
We work with only the highest quality students. Their working with us is based upon an in-depth interview, multiple references, a compelling love for kids, an evidence of personal integrity and character and a criminal background check as set in the Vulnerable Children’s Act. All our Volunteers and Staff are trained and supervised by our One Big Adventure ministry team, which has over 30 years of combined experience in children and youth ministry.
Your child's health and safety is our top priority. We carefully design activities to ensure maximum safety and supervision. You can be confident that we provide fully-qualified staff in all areas of our programme. Our on-site camp nurse, certified lifeguards, activity staff and ministry staff all have basic first aid training and are trained to handle emergency situations.
STAFF
DIRECTOR
Started @ One Big Adventure: April 2011
Favourite camp activity: Seeing the joy and excitement of the kids both young and old on the slip and slide
Hometown: Manchester, England
Favourite Food: A good roast dinner
Hobbies: Collecting vinyl records and listening to music
Family: Married to Johanne with four children Jennifer, Gareth, Daniel, Grace and one grandchild Harper
Email Address: director@onebigadventure.org.nz
Started @ One Big Adventure: April 2011
Favourite camp activity: Seeing the joy and excitement of the kids both young and old on the slip and slide
Hometown: Manchester, England
Favourite Food: A good roast dinner
Hobbies: Collecting vinyl records and listening to music
Family: Married to Johanne with four children Jennifer, Gareth, Daniel, Grace and one grandchild Harper
Email Address: director@onebigadventure.org.nz
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Started @ One Big Adventure: March 2015
Favourite camp activity: Kayaking
Hometown: West Auckland
Favourite Food: Apple crumble with custard
Hobbies: Traveling, dancing and going on adventures
Family: 6 immediate with a couple in-laws giving me 3 nephews and 2 nieces
Email Address: ad@onebigadventure.org.nz
Started @ One Big Adventure: March 2015
Favourite camp activity: Kayaking
Hometown: West Auckland
Favourite Food: Apple crumble with custard
Hobbies: Traveling, dancing and going on adventures
Family: 6 immediate with a couple in-laws giving me 3 nephews and 2 nieces
Email Address: ad@onebigadventure.org.nz
BOOKING & CUSTOMER SERVICE.
Started @ One Big Adventure: 2010
Favourite camp activity: Lunch
Hometown: Auckland
Favourite Food: Roast Lamb
Hobbies: Making photobooks
Family: Married with 4 children
Email Address: info@onebigadventure.org.nz
Started @ One Big Adventure: 2010
Favourite camp activity: Lunch
Hometown: Auckland
Favourite Food: Roast Lamb
Hobbies: Making photobooks
Family: Married with 4 children
Email Address: info@onebigadventure.org.nz
MANAGER OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND ADULT MINISTRY CAMPS
Started @ One Big Adventure: November 2009
Favourite camp activity: Camp Concert, Summer Carnival and offsite trips
Hometown: New Plymouth, Taranaki
Favourite Food: In no particular order…..Roast chicken/Lamb, Roast Potatoes, Ice-cream and Garlic Bread
Hobbies: Watching movies, playing games, reading and exploring Auckland
Family: My husband Andrew and our two daughters, Thalia & Je’von
Email Address: reachoutmanager@onebigadventure.org.nz
Started @ One Big Adventure: November 2009
Favourite camp activity: Camp Concert, Summer Carnival and offsite trips
Hometown: New Plymouth, Taranaki
Favourite Food: In no particular order…..Roast chicken/Lamb, Roast Potatoes, Ice-cream and Garlic Bread
Hobbies: Watching movies, playing games, reading and exploring Auckland
Family: My husband Andrew and our two daughters, Thalia & Je’von
Email Address: reachoutmanager@onebigadventure.org.nz
MINISTRY TEAM
Started @ One Big Adventure: April 2017
Favourite camp activity: Slip n Slide
Hometown: West Auckland
Favourite Food: Tropical Tank smoothie
Hobbies: Beating my workmates at cards
Family: Twin brother, 3 sisters and mum
Email Address: reachout@onebigadventure.org.nz
Started @ One Big Adventure: April 2017
Favourite camp activity: Slip n Slide
Hometown: West Auckland
Favourite Food: Tropical Tank smoothie
Hobbies: Beating my workmates at cards
Family: Twin brother, 3 sisters and mum
Email Address: reachout@onebigadventure.org.nz
MINISTRY & ACTIVITIES TEAM
Started @ One Big Adventure: October 2018
Hometown: West Auckland
Favourite Camp Activity: Waterhole
Favourite Food: Peppermint Chocolate
Hobbies: Anything outdoors
Family: 6 and 2 cats
Email Address: activities@onebigadventure.org.nz or reachout@onebigadventure.org.nz
Started @ One Big Adventure: October 2018
Hometown: West Auckland
Favourite Camp Activity: Waterhole
Favourite Food: Peppermint Chocolate
Hobbies: Anything outdoors
Family: 6 and 2 cats
Email Address: activities@onebigadventure.org.nz or reachout@onebigadventure.org.nz
ACTIVITIES & HOSTING MANAGER
Started @ One Big Adventure: January 2019
Hometown: Byron Bay, Straya
Favourite Camp Activity: Kayaking
Favourite Food: Money Bags
Hobbies: Surfing, hiking, traveling
Family: Family of 4 and 1 niece
Email Address: activitiesmanager@onebigadventure.org.nz
Started @ One Big Adventure: January 2019
Hometown: Byron Bay, Straya
Favourite Camp Activity: Kayaking
Favourite Food: Money Bags
Hobbies: Surfing, hiking, traveling
Family: Family of 4 and 1 niece
Email Address: activitiesmanager@onebigadventure.org.nz
ACTIVITIES TEAM
Started @ One Big Adventure: July 2013
Hometown: West Auckland
Favourite Camp Activity: Rock Climbing
Favourite Food: Everything, I love all food
Hobbies: Chillin'
Family: I have 3 brothers I am the second oldest
Email Address: activities@onebigadventure.org.nz
Started @ One Big Adventure: July 2013
Hometown: West Auckland
Favourite Camp Activity: Rock Climbing
Favourite Food: Everything, I love all food
Hobbies: Chillin'
Family: I have 3 brothers I am the second oldest
Email Address: activities@onebigadventure.org.nz
ACTIVITIES & KITCHEN TEAM
Started @ One Big Adventure: June 2019
Hometown: Auckland
Favourite Camp Activity: Kayaking
Favourite Food: Woodfire Pizza & Ice Cream
Hobbies: Crossfit, sports, hanging out with friends and family, eating good food
Family: Parents and 6 siblings!
Email Address: activities@onebigadventure.org.nz
Started @ One Big Adventure: June 2019
Hometown: Auckland
Favourite Camp Activity: Kayaking
Favourite Food: Woodfire Pizza & Ice Cream
Hobbies: Crossfit, sports, hanging out with friends and family, eating good food
Family: Parents and 6 siblings!
Email Address: activities@onebigadventure.org.nz
ACTIVITIES & KITCHEN TEAM
Started @ One Big Adventure: October 2019
Hometown: Auckland
Favourite Camp Activity: Kayaking
Favourite Food: Frozen Yoghurt
Hobbies: Crossfit, cooking, hiking
Family: 5 sisters, 2 brother, 3 nieces, 2 nephews
Email Address: activities@onebigadventure.org.nz
Started @ One Big Adventure: October 2019
Hometown: Auckland
Favourite Camp Activity: Kayaking
Favourite Food: Frozen Yoghurt
Hobbies: Crossfit, cooking, hiking
Family: 5 sisters, 2 brother, 3 nieces, 2 nephews
Email Address: activities@onebigadventure.org.nz
CATERING MANAGER
Started @ One Big Adventure: Ages ago
Hometown: Auckland
Favourite Food to cook: Spaghetti bolognese
Hobbies: Horse racing
Family: Wife Jenny + 5 children & 11 grand children
Email Address: cateringmanager@onebigadventure.org.nz
Started @ One Big Adventure: Ages ago
Hometown: Auckland
Favourite Food to cook: Spaghetti bolognese
Hobbies: Horse racing
Family: Wife Jenny + 5 children & 11 grand children
Email Address: cateringmanager@onebigadventure.org.nz
CHEF
Started @ One Big Adventure: Feb 2016
Hometown: Tokoroa
Favourite Food to cook: Dessert & Baking
Hobbies: Hiking, Cooking, Cafes
Family: Daughter Amelia , Son Alex
Email Address: kitchen@onebigadventure.org.nz
Started @ One Big Adventure: Feb 2016
Hometown: Tokoroa
Favourite Food to cook: Dessert & Baking
Hobbies: Hiking, Cooking, Cafes
Family: Daughter Amelia , Son Alex
Email Address: kitchen@onebigadventure.org.nz
