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The Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Nathan Chong-Nee (Māori - Te Rarawa, Samoan, Chinese, Australian Pākehā) to the position of Chief Executive.
“The appointment of Nathan as the new Chief Executive is a very important step for the ANZASW, as we continue the strategic direction and momentum that was ably implemented by the previous Chief Executive” says its Perehitana-President Sharyn Roberts. “We are confident that Nathan represents the future of the Association and will lead with integrity and humility”, says Sharyn. In a fast-changing sector, the ANZASW must remain agile and constantly improve what it delivers to members through its suite of professional development options, quality standards, representation, and sector advocacy. Members also deserve to continue to be informed and have their voice heard in the right forums as proposals for social sector change are put forward for consideration.
Nathan is currently the Clinical Manager at Genesis Youth Trust in Tamaki Makaurau and has his own emerging private practice. He is a social work leader with sixteen years’ practice experience in Aotearoa and across the Pacific, including with the Government of Samoa. Nathan continues to maintain these relationships through his involvement with the Obama Asia Pacific Leaders Programme and the Young Pacific Leaders Initiative of which he is an active alum. Nathan is a passionate social worker with the proven skills to lead this next phase of the ANZASW and will take up the Chief Executive position in Whanganui a Tara, Wellington on 17th July 2023.
About ANZASW:
Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers is a membership-based organisation for social workers that has been operating in Aotearoa New Zealand for almost 60 years. It provides professional development opportunities, practical directions on practice and standards, information on the social services developments and an independent voice for social workers in the public arena. It is acknowledged as a leading voice for the profession in Aotearoa New Zealand, as well as an effective movement for social justice within the sector. The Tangata Whenua Takawaenga o Aotearoa – the Māori Caucus of ANZASW, provides representation for the Tangata Whenua members of the Association.
See more on https://www.anzasw.nz/
For ANZASW enquiries please contact the National Office by phone: 03 349 0190 or email: members@anzasw.nz
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