Billie Searing – Career Navigator Coordinator (Currently on Maternity Leave)

Bilie grew up in Tauranga and has moved around New Zealand and Australia a bit before settling into life in the Waikato. Billie has two young children and spends most of her free time making snacks, being covered in glitter or playing on the swings at the park. When there is a spare minute, she enjoys reading, doing crafts and dabbles in water colour painting.

Supporting people has always been the driver for Billie. She has spent most of her career working with adults and children with disabilities but is loving the change to now supporting our rangatahi around the Waikato to explore their pathways for life after school. Billie understands that one pathway will not suit everyone, and the pathway you choose when you leave school will almost definitely change direction along the way! Billie hopes to inspire the ākonga in the Career Navigator programme to explore all possibilities and to find something in life that suits their values, interests and passions.

Email: Billie@dinglewaikato.nz 

Jo Gordon – Career Navigator Coordinator (Maternity Cover)

Ko Karioi te maunga
Ko Whāingaroa te moana
Nō Ingarangi ōku tūpuna
Kei Kirikiriroa ahau e noho ana

Ko Jo Gordon Ahau

Tēnā koutou katoa. He kaitohutohu umanga ahau mō te whānau rangatahi.
I’m Jo, a Careers Advisor at the Graeme Dingle Foundation, working alongside young people since 2006. I hold a Bachelor of Social Science in Psychology, a Graduate Certificate in Career Development from AUT, and I’m a member of CDANZ. Having worked across youth agencies, government, and schools, I help students build confident career plans for study or work and I’m proud of the real hope these conversations bring, especially for NEET youth. Outside work, you’ll find me on the next Great Walk, up Hakarimata most weeks, or at Raglan Surf Lifesaving Club with family.

Email: Jo@dinglewaikato.nz 

Zeta Mohn – Stars Coordinator and Kiwi Can Leader

Kia ora, I’m Zeta. I’m a proudly born and raised Kirikiriroa wahine, community connector, and youth advocate who believes in the power of connection. I’m passionate about creating spaces where young people feel valued, supported, and empowered to be themselves.

I wear many hats as a facilitator, creator but at the heart of everything I do is a love for bringing people together, building relationships, and helping others grow. I lead with curiosity, kindness, and a belief that everyone has something valuable to contribute.

Email: Zeta@dinglewaikato.nz

Cade Tutehiwi Seymour – Stars Coordinator & Kiwi Can Leader

Ko Cade Tutehiwi toku ingoa
Ko Ngati Hikairo te iwi
No Kawhia mei Amuri ahau
I was raised in Tokoroa and are super sport oriented especially within rugby union and actively play a range of sports within my community. I was also a peer mentor for stars throughout my high school and even won a national award for my mentorship. I have a big mixed family with 6 siblings.

Email: cade@dinglewaikato.nz

Jared Cox – Project K Coordinator

Kia Ora! I have grown up in Kirikiriroa and I feel very privileged to be working in a programme that strives to better our communities, and inspires tamariki to be positive about the future. When I’m not working, I like to spend my time writing songs and playing football on the weekend. I have coached football, tutored guitar and have also volunteered onboard the Spirit of New Zealand.

Email: Jared@dinglewaikato.nz

Terry Faleva’ai – Kiwi Can Coordinator & Kiwi Can Leader

Terry, born and raised in West Auckland/Tamaki Makaurau, is a field events specialist, particularly shot put, for which he travelled and competed internationally, including representing Aotearoa New Zealand at two Paralympic Games. He has a Diploma in Sport Recreation and Management and is a huge Auckland Blues fan. With over 24 years experience of working and mentoring youth he says he is basically “a big kid at heart.” He has achieved a dream by becoming a Kiwi Can leader.

Email: terry@dinglewaikato.nz

Tare Paul-Turinui

Kia ora, ko Tare tōku ingoa.

I’m a Kiwi Can Leader at Forest Lake and Huntly Primary Schools, and a mama of two. My favourite, most rewarding job is being their mum.

In my free time, you’ll usually find us by the water whether that’s the beach or the pool. I’ve taught my babies to tread water and we’re slowly working on freestyle together. I also play indoor and outdoor netball at least three times a week, so staying active is a big part of my life something I love bringing into my work with tamariki too.

Erin Green – Kiwi Can Leader

Kia ora I’m Erin Green! I was born in Blenheim and brought up doing every sport under the sun. I always loved being active, I did netball, basketball, cycling, speed skating and various other crazy sports. I like to spend time with my whanau and friends in my spare time, staying busy and adventuring. I moved up to the Waikato region at the start of 2025 to pursue my track cycling dream, so training and working have become the new norm. I am so excited to be working with the GDFW as a Kiwi Can leader and helping empower our younger generation and build our tamariki’s confidence to take on any challenges that come their way!

 

 

 

 

Latisha Ahsin – Kiwi Can Leader

Kia Orana, I’m Latisha Ahsin, proudly from Tokoroa. Basketball taught me teamwork and encouragement, and it’s shaped my passion for youth work through the YMCA and now the Graeme Dingle Foundation. My goal is to help our tamariki become proud, confident role models who strive to be the best version of themselves. I’m grateful for my supportive team and excited for what’s ahead for our young people.

 

 

 

 

 

Luke Emil Tavai – Kiwi Can Leader

Hey, I’m Luke! I work as a Kiwi Can Leader, where I get to encourage, support, and have a laugh with young people every day. I’m passionate about sport, fitness, music, food, and anything with an engine. My goal is simple – leave people better than I found them and make the journey enjoyable along the way.