The Team
Meet the Team
We have an awesome team behind the development of E Tū Tāngata. Each one of them has helped by bringing their wealth of experience, knowledge and passion; and are excited to start the journey of E Tū Tāngata.
Jay Geldard
E Tū Tāngata Founder
24-7 YouthWork National Coordinator
Jay has been involved in youth work since 2003 and is passionate about young people, their families and the communities they live in. He has led 24-7 YouthWork for over 10 years and is an influential leader and strategic thinker. Jay is not one to walk away from challenges and flourishes on seeking solutions for impossible tasks. This leads to many whiteboard sessions as he loves to approach problems from an alternative perspective.
Jay is the founder of E Tū Tāngata and is working within an amazing team to develop and implement this movement. Jay is excited to see how E Tū Tāngata can be utilised across New Zealand to create a culture where we stand together rather than pull each other down.
Jay is big in stature (6ft 8) but also carries a big heart for this nation. He is married to Nicky and has three amazing children.
Kayley Gaustad
E Tū Tāngata Coordinator
Kayley originally hails from the Waikato and has recently joined the 24-7 YouthWork team in Christchurch to support the establishment of E Tū Tāngata. Kayley’s role incorporates developing and implementing the E Tū Tāngata pilot and key structures.
She has a Bachelor of Recreation Management majoring in Community Development and is currently studying part-time towards a Masters Degree in Applied Social Work. Kayley has extensive experience with youth and is passionate to see young people thrive in our nation.
Junior Tana
Hapū and Iwi Consultant
He uri nõ Ngāti Hine, Ngāpuhi me Ngāti Kahu.
Junior Tana has been working in the education sector for the past 15 years. He has taught at the University of Canterbury, Te Kaupapa Whakaora Alternative Education, Te Wānanga o Aotearoa and Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuirāngi.
Junior holds a Masters of Te Reo Māori and is also a Te Panekiretanga graduate. He currently provides academic and cultural advice and sits on a number of boards, including the Waitaha Cultural Council, Te Matatini and Te Ora Hou.
As the hapū and iwi consultant for E Tū Tāngata, Junior provides invaluable experience as we endeavour to preserve the cultural integrity of this initiative.