Who We Are

Gillian Whitley, LMNZ Executive Director and Brent Morgan, The Leprosy Mission International Director 

Leprosy doesn't exist in New Zealand anymore but the Leprosy Mission New Zealand plays a vital role in the overall work of The Leprosy Mission. 

Our role in the Global Fellowship as a Supporting Country is to uphold our partners around the world financially, practically and prayerfully, enabling them to deliver the care and support that is needed. 

Staffing and Governance

The Leprosy Mission New Zealand is a small office of just 11 staff that is based in Auckland.

We have a programmes team who manage our projects in the leprosy-affected countries where we work; a marketing and communications team who fundraise and promote our work to the New Zealand public; a supporter services team who look after our greatly valued donors, prayer partners and volunteers; and a finance team who look after everything that is money related.

The management team sets the strategic direction for the organisation as a whole, and keeps us on track to meet our objectives.

Senior Management of the Leprosy Mission New Zealand Incorporated:

The Board of the Leprosy Mission New Zealand Incorporated

We have a supportive Board who provide us with expert advice on a wide range of issues. Our Board members are volunteers, and come from a variety of backgrounds including development, law, finance and marketing.

Board Chair: 

Odele Habets - BHSc, PostGradDipDev (Distinction), GradDip (Blibical Studies/ Theology) 

Members:

Andrew Stott - BCom/ BA, MBA

Anne Ratliff - PostGradDipBus, P.M.E.R.

Grant Pollock (Treasurer) - BBS, CA 

Jo Burnett - BNurs

Peter McGhee - PP, BMS, DipMin

Phil Johnstone - BA (Hons), Dipjour

Rev Kathleen Gavin - DipPhysio, Dip Blibical Studies

Leprosy Mission Incorporated Society

Members of our society have the opportunity to contribute to the leadership and direction of the organisation. 

All members receive the Annual Report and Audited Accounts and are entitled to attend the Annual Meeting and special meetings of the society, or where necessary, send a proxy.

Rules of the Society (PDF)

If you are interested in becoming a member please email us.