Team
Team
Meet our Staff
Sarah Finlay-Robinson
National Trust Manager
With over 20 years of experience in youth development, Sarah brings a deep commitment to supporting the people and organisations who walk alongside young people every day.
Her career has spanned care, youth transitions, health promotion, local government, and tertiary education—always grounded in a belief that every young person deserves the chance to thrive. She’s worked with government agencies, councils, and youth organisations to strengthen strategies, programmes, and practices that truly make a difference for young people.
Sarah provides training and professional supervision to youth workers and is an active member of Korowai Tupu, the professional association for youth work in Aotearoa. Sarah is passionate about growing a connected and confident professional community that puts young people first.Sarah brings a unique mix of practical experience, deep care and a genuine belief in the power of collaboration. She understands systems and strategy, and leads with people—centering the voices, experiences, and aspirations of young people. In her role as Trust Manager, Sarah walks alongside youth organisations across Aotearoa—celebrating strengths, sharing insights, and working together to grow impactful practice and better outcomes for taiohi.[/expander_maker
Her career has spanned care, youth transitions, health promotion, local government, and tertiary education—always grounded in a belief that every young person deserves the chance to thrive. She’s worked with government agencies, councils, and youth organisations to strengthen strategies, programmes, and practices that truly make a difference for young people.
Sarah provides training and professional supervision to youth workers and is an active member of Korowai Tupu, the professional association for youth work in Aotearoa. Sarah is passionate about growing a connected and confident professional community that puts young people first.Sarah brings a unique mix of practical experience, deep care and a genuine belief in the power of collaboration. She understands systems and strategy, and leads with people—centering the voices, experiences, and aspirations of young people. In her role as Trust Manager, Sarah walks alongside youth organisations across Aotearoa—celebrating strengths, sharing insights, and working together to grow impactful practice and better outcomes for taiohi.[/expander_maker
Eleanor Becker
Book Keeper
Meet our Trustees
Paddy Pawson
Co-Chair
From the hearty landscape of County Sligo and northern England to the story of Rakaihautu describes a little of where I am from.
For the last 30+ years with various hats I have volunteered, lived amongst, worked and supported young people and communities utilising the medium of our natural world. I established adventure therapy at the then Waipuna Trust and believe strongly in the value of nature world experiences and the contribution they make to our lives. A big picture person I enjoy drawing on the systems, structures and processes of the natural world to develop our human.
For the last 30+ years with various hats I have volunteered, lived amongst, worked and supported young people and communities utilising the medium of our natural world. I established adventure therapy at the then Waipuna Trust and believe strongly in the value of nature world experiences and the contribution they make to our lives. A big picture person I enjoy drawing on the systems, structures and processes of the natural world to develop our human.
Emma Peek
Co-Chair
bio coming
Dave Goldsworthy
Kaitiaki (Trustee)
