Our People
PSEC has a team of over 200 staff and 100 volunteers working across the East Coast
We are people helping people
In this video you will see many PSEC locations and meet our Service Managers, Executive Team, and an Advisor. We are a passionate, skilled, and caring team working together on one goal – serving local people.
PSEC Patron & Board
Our Board of Governance are the guardians of PSEC’s resources, people, and physical assets. PSEC has been serving local communities for almost 80 years and, thanks to the Board leadership, will continue to do so sustainably.
Alison Prins
Chairperson
Alison is currently Chairperson of the PSEC Board.
Alison is the Graeme Dingle Foundation’s General Manager – Hawke’s Bay. Until September 2020 Alison was the Group Welfare Manager for Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence Emergency Management Group leading the regional welfare response to COVID-19, Esk Floods, and the Havelock North gastroenteritis outbreak. Alison was Chair of Hawke’s Bay Plunket Board before becoming a Board member of the National Board of the Royal NZ Plunket Trust. She lives in rural Hawke’s Bay where she runs a farming and grape growing business with her husband, they have three children.
Alison was elected to the PSEC Board in 2016.
Rani Morunga Deputy Chairperson
BA Criminology and Māori Resource Mgmt; Masters
(Public Management)
Rani is currently Deputy Chairperson of the PSEC Board.
Rani’s whānau whakapapa to Hokianga in Northland and she was raised in Wairoa. Rani now lives in Napier and is married to Hayden with a blended family of three children. She has spent over 20 years working in the Public Sector across social and economic development roles in Wellington and the East Coast and is currently employed by the Ministry of Social Development. Rani is passionate about community development from the ground up and seeing individuals and whānau reach their potential.
Rani was elected to the PSEC Board in October 2020.
David McDonald
LLB, Dip Bus Stud
(Dispute Resolution)
David is a partner in the legal firm McDonald Brummer and has practised law in Hastings since 1976. He has been a member of the Lions Club of Hastings Host since 1978 and served as District Governor of Lions District 202M in 2013-14 and as Chairperson of the Multiple District 202 Lions Council of Governors in 2014-15.
David is a member of St Columba’s Presbyterian Parish in Havelock North and is currently the Chair of St Columba’s Board of Managers.
David was appointed by Presbytery Central to the PSEC Board in 2015.
Warren Hokke
BCA, CA (retired), PG Dip Bus Admin, NZ Cert in Te Reo (L4)
Warren resides in Waipukurau with his wife Marie. They have four adult children and ten grandchildren. Warren has worked in the not for profit sector for most of his working life, including nine years in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Warren was appointed to the PSEC Board as Central Hawke’s Bay representative by Presbytery Central in December 2020.
Rebekah Dinwoodie
CMInstD, MMgmt, PGCert(Education), BSc(Hons)
Rebekah Dinwoodie is an innovative and strategic leader with senior management experience in not for profit, public, and private organisations. She is currently Group Manager for Community Wellbeing and Services at Hastings Council.
Rebekah was elected to the PSEC Board in October 2021.
Farley Keenan
Ngāti Kahungunu, PGCert
(Public Management)
Farley Keenan was born and raised in Pakipaki, and resides in Flaxmere. He is married to Charrissa and they have six children ranging from adult to Intermediate school age. Farley is committed to supporting whānau and community development, which led him to working for Te Puni Kōkiri (Ministry for Māori Development) for 17 years, originally in Wellington before moving home to Hawke’s Bay and working in the Regional Office. Over that time he was involved in Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Organisational Planning and Performance, Crown Entity Monitoring, and Regional Operations. In January 2021, Farley moved to the Hawke’s Bay District Health Board, and is currently General Manager, Population Health.
Farley was elected to the PSEC Board in October 2021.
Korrin Barrett
Korrin’s background is in finance, administration, stakeholder engagement, and project management. After becoming a quad amputee in 2012, Korrin found that sharing her story as a motivational speaker impacts people of all ages. Korrin advocates for amputees and all disabilities by volunteering for a number of organisations. Read more at korrin.nz
Korrin was appointed as Board Observer in 2023 and elected to the PSEC Board in October 2025.
Adri Isbister
Adri has over 25 years of experience as a leader in the Health and Disability sector, most recently as Deputy Director General – Disability with the Ministry of Health, prior to this as CEO Wairarapa DHB, CEO Green Cross Medical, and CEO of a national Disability support organisation. This experience in leadership has added to her competencies and she is now on various Boards across New Zealand within not for profit and corporate entities.
Adri’s passion is to add value to the community, to strategically plan best outcomes, grow business and develop people. Her personal values reflect a belief that leadership is influential, a privilege and can inspire people to perform to their greatest possibilities. Adri works to the highest standards with accountability and integrity.
Adri shares that she has had many career highlights including leading Green Cross Medical Group, a subsidiary of Green Cross Health (NZX listed company) to win the top Business of the Year Supreme award and Westpac Hawke’s Bay Chamber of Commerce excellence in leadership award. She also led LIFE Unlimited, a national health and disability organisation to win the overall Westpac Waikato Chamber of Commerce business excellence award. Adri’s personal motto is “one of us is not as strong as all of us” and she says she has been privileged to work with the most amazing and capable people.
Adri is married to Mark and is a Mum, Grandma and an Oma to 7 grandchildren.
Adri was elected to the PSEC Board in October 2025.
Ben Gilmour
Board Observer
BBS, Grad Dip, CA, Harvard Leadership Essentials
Ben is the Managing Director of Nexia Hawke’s Bay and has worked in accounting and advisory services since 2011. Ben leads the executive team and ensures clients receive exceptional service while driving strategic thinking and successful commercial outcomes.
Ben has a strong interest in agribusiness and works closely with a wide range of small to large scale business entities across a range of industries. With extensive experience in financial accounting, statutory compliance, and governance, Ben brings a fresh perspective to boards and trustees, combining practical knowledge with professionalism and integrity.
Ben currently serves as a Trustee for the Mates Foundation and has held various governance roles, including with Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawke’s Bay. Ben was appointed to the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand Public Practice & Advisory Committee in 2024.
Outside of work, Ben enjoys water sports, hunting, and fishing, and values time spent with his partner and two children.
Maitland Manning
Our Patron
Queens Service Medal, Justice of the Peace, Ch Fellow Inst D (ret), Fellow Inst Mgmt, FNZIM
Mr Manning was elected to the PSEC Board 2009, became the Board Chair 2012, retiring 2019, elected Life Member 2020, and made Patron 2022. He served on the PSNZ and Family Works NZ Board 2012/ 20, elected Chair 2014/17. Served four terms 2004/2016 as a Councillor for the Central Hawkes bay Council (CHBDC), represented the CHBDC on the Hawke’s Bay Crematorium from 2005/16 being elected Chair 2010/2016. Mr Manning was elected a Trustee of the St James Otane Community Trust 2000, elected Chair 2006/ 2012, and remains on this committee. He is member of St John’s co-operating Parish Waipawa, is a Lay Preacher, Communion and Funeral Celebrant. He is a past Chairman and President of Hutt Old Boys Rugby Club, served as Chairman for five years for the Hawke’s bay and Poverty Bay Financial Planners Assn. Served 20 years NZ Council of Speaking Unions and made a Life Member on retirement. Joined the Waipawa and Districts RSA 2000, made President 2009, retiring as President 2019 being the longest serving Vice President/ President in the 100 years that this RSA has been in existence, was made a Life Member in 2010, received a RNZRSA Merit award in 2015, served as District vice president for 7 years and on the RNZRSA Board from 2013 – 2016, was awarded, the RNZRSA national award for Long Service and Gold Star for outstanding Service to Returned Servicemen and Women. Mr Manning was invited to become a Justice of the Peace (JP) 2006 and was made a Fellow of the Institute of Directors 2016, a Fellow of the Institute of Management 2011, and a member of the New Zealand Founders Assn 2011.
Arohiwi Station Board & Manager
Peter Tod
Chairperson
Marie Burgess
Sandra Faulkner
Ross Shepherd
Warren Hokke
Robbie Schaw
Farm Manager
PSEC Executive Team
Sanja Majstorović
CEO
Working at PSEC is the most rewarding position to be in, serving people directly or indirectly by developing and caring for staff and making sure our team has the resources to serve our community.
Mary Wills
Social Services General Manager
PSEC has great staff who are all in for our tamariki, rangatahi, and whānau. Our teams get to see better lives, stronger communities, and feel hopeful everyday.
Greg Danks
General Manager -Support Services
PSEC’s staff do amazing work with people across our community. I am humbled by their energy and commitment. Our support services team exists to allow our staff to focus on the community and continue making a massive difference in people’s lives.
Debbie Bakkerus
Head of Marketing
People are at the heart of PSEC. It’s a privilege to be part of a team serving people in our community and supporting them to thrive.
PSEC Senior Team
Francis Te Pou
Pou Tohutohu Ahurea Māori, Principal Māori Cultural Advisor
Dr Libby Eaton
Research & Development Manager
Kari Swa
People & Culture Manager
Dries Esterhuysen
IT Manager
Andrew Wordsworth
Enliven Disability Service Manager
Carlotta Bauer-Edwards
Family Works Service Manager
A message from Sanja
Sanja Majstorović has been PSEC’s Chief Executive for over 12 years and feels privileged to be part of a team that has been improving the lives of local people since 1946. You are an important part of PSEC, whether you are a donor, a volunteer, a staff member, or a business supporter. It is with your support that we can help our community reach their potential. Let’s make a difference together!
Stories
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