ABOUT US
Who we are, our history, and what we stand for.
Our Vision
To be a respected leader in Pacific and community services and a strong advocate for children and families.
We embrace the strength of our collective spirit, where everyone plays a key role in nurturing families, and communities.
From our community navigators and transport team to our TONI’s administrators, office staff, and senior management, each person contributes to the heart of our work. Together, we uphold the proud tradition of serving with alofa, care, and respect.
Below, we introduce our Piri’anga Alofa Senior Leads, who guide our operations and support our staff members, ensuring that our values of empathy, trust, and service to our people remain at the core of everything we do.
We also outline our organisational structure, go through our purpose, values, vision, history and more information about us and our work.
Our People
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Lealamanu’a Aiga Caroline Mareko, MNZM
COMMUNITY SERVICES LEAD
Caroline is a well-known champion for Pacific peoples, and in 2020 received the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to Pacific Community and Education. She chairs several Pasifika focused boards and has held positions on councils, and organisations that promote education, health and well-being of the Pacific community.
Caroline has a background in education, as a teacher in Porirua East for 18 years, and working at the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Education Review Office.
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Amituana’i Danny Mareko
ENGAGEMENT MANAGER
Danny is a well-respected figure in the Pacific community and a passionate advocate for his people. As our Engagement Manager, he’s all about building strong, genuine connections between community organisations, Government agencies and our services.
Danny works hard to make sure that the voices of families and children are heard and that their needs are met.
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Alice Mose-Tuialii
NAVIGATOR TEAM LEAD
Alice is our motivated and dedicated Regional Community Services Navigation Team Leader, known for her unwavering commitment to putting people first. With a strong passion for supporting her team and the community, working to strengthen connections and provide support where it's most needed.
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Josh Saua
LE FALE OPERATIONS MANAGER
Josh is the Le Fale Jobs & Skills Hub Operations Manager. Josh brings a wealth of experience from his background in the army and the construction industry, where he developed strong leadership skills, operational expertise, and a deep commitment to teamwork and growth.
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Toafia Mao
TRANSPORT LEAD
Toafia or ‘Mos’ as he is affectionately known, is committed to ensuring every child feels safe, valued, and supported. He goes above and beyond to ensure their journey is a pleasant experience.
His strong sense of responsibility and genuine care for the well-being of the children his team transports reflects the heart of our community at Piri’anga Alofa.
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Carly Perrot
ETU AO TEAM LEAD
Carly is our friendly and dedicated Team Lead for Etu Ao, playing a key role in supporting families and educators across our Pacific community.
With a passion for inclusive learning and cultural connection, Carly brings both experience and heart to her work and the relationships she forms with others.
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Our name represents our intentions and commitment of how we operate, connect and support communities. That all interactions, and how we engage are meaningful, responsive and positive.
It encapsulates the deep bond between parents, children, siblings and extended family members, who are at the heart of everything we do.
Being recognised in providing a Pacific led service is important to us, and that our name and visual identity reflects the rich cultural tapestry of the communities and families we serve.
Piri’anga Alofa speaks of our vision, our character, our growth and what we honour. It encompasses the services that we provide throughout our communities now and in the future.
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Our purpose is to create a positive and nurturing environment within Piri’anga Alofa, where caring relationships, connections, and a sense of community thrive.
We will prioritise the well-being of individuals and families, while expressing hospitality, kindness, and service for all.
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Empathy
Fostering and encouraging an environment of Alofa and support; where we express compassion and empathy towards one another, exhibiting hospitality and consideration across all our relationships with others.
Growing our own people
Aiming to inspire and lead by encouraging growth and unity. Cultivating a supportive atmosphere that allows individuals to thrive and reach their full potential.
Tautua service & reciprocity
We work together to build ethical and fair relationships, creating a positive exchange of service, trust, kindness and empowerment to others.
Culturally responsive
We acknowledge and respect everyone's individual cultural values and identity.
Our priorities are to be authentic and understanding in our communication and our actions.
Families become family
We take the privilege of serving our Pacific families and wider communities seriously.
Your aiga becomes our aiga, a safe space that is respectful, inclusive and offers genuine care for your wellbeing and the wellbeing of your wider family.
Working together
Collaboration, cooperation and connection is important to us, when building and maintaining strategic relationships, with our stakeholders, families, community and workplace.