Our Staff
Braidie Heberley
Braidie is the Lead Educator at Ko Te Aroha. She has a Bachelor of Teaching Early Childhood Education. Braidie has been at Ko Te Aroha since 2008 and works 5 days a week.
Jasmine Robens
Jasmine has been Ko Te Aroha since April 2017. Her Iwi affiliations are Ngati Kahungunu, Rangitane and Kai Tahu. Jasmine is currently studying towards her Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) Degree through Te Rito Maioha Early Childhood and works at Ko Te Aroha 2 days a week. Her favourite quote is “He taonga te mokopuna, Kia Whangaia, Kia tipu, Kia rea” “A child is a treasure to be, nurtured, to grow, to flourish”
Natalie Stuart
Natalie joined our Ko Te Aroha whanau in 2017. Natalie is currently completing her Diploma in ECE and works at Ko Te Aroha 4 days a week.
Christine Lenz & Isabel Todd
Izy and Christine our are lovely Centre cooks. Izy and Christine both hold a NZQA certificate in Food Safety. Izy has experience in catering and has been cooking for the children for 7 years. Christine joined our team in August 2015. All meals are provided for the children including a cooked lunch each day.
Maura is the Centre Administrator at Ko Te Aroha.