Haumi – Gatherings for Good: A New Space for NFP Managers to Connect, Reflect & Grow
If you're a manager in the not-for-profit space, we know you’re often so focused on supporting others that your own professional growth and wellbeing can take a back seat. Sound familiar? We’re excited to invite you to be part of something new:
Haumi – Gatherings for Good
A new bi-monthly meetup for social and community sector leaders across Paekākāriki and Ōtaki.
Launching Thursday 21 August 2025, this series is a space designed to help you refill your cup, strengthen leadership skills, and build authentic connections across our sector.
What’s this all about?
Volunteer Kāpiti has been running a mentoring programme for managers and governors over the past few years. From this, we’ve seen the ongoing need for a dedicated space where operational managers can continue to learn, reflect, and support one another.
Haumi (to join, connect, ally) comes from te ao Māori and speaks to the kaupapa behind this series, gathering with purpose, supporting one another, and growing stronger together.
Meet the Facilitator – Judi Jones |Strategic and Collaborative Leader | Advocate for Fairness | Champion of Community Wellbeing
Judi is a respected and values-led leader who brings decades of experience across community, government, and not-for-profit sectors in Aotearoa and Australia. She has held senior roles including the Electricity & Gas Complaints Commissioner (NZ) and the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (AU), where she led large teams through times of transformation and complexity.
Judi has served on several boards including the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority, Telecommunications Dispute Resolution Ltd, and the Sustainability Trust. Her governance and operational expertise are grounded in a deep commitment to fairness, inclusion, and community voice.
She is passionate about supporting leaders to grow, share knowledge, and lead with purpose. Known for her ability to hold space for honest kōrero and practical insight, Judi brings warmth, clarity and mana to every room she enters.
We are privileged to welcome Judi as our inaugural facilitator for Haumi – Gatherings for Good.
How will it work?
• Frequency: Every two months
• Duration: 60–90 minutes per session
• Location: Kāpiti Impact Hub
Each session will include:
• Check-in: Share “what’s on top” for you right now
• Peer Support: Celebrate wins and unpack the challenges
• Development Focus: We'll co-design the themes together
First session details:
Date: Thursday 21 August 2025
Time: 9.30am to 10.30am
Location: Kāpiti Impact Hub – Room: Tui