​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.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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