Stephen Hart 
CEO Pou Matua

Stephen has been with CORT since 2016, leading the organisation through a significant period of growth. Graduating from the University of Auckland with a conjoint degree in history and commerce, Stephen spent time in the music industry, and has worked in the mental health and NGO sector since 2007. Stephen was appointed to the CEO role in 2022.

Tracey Moore

Head of Operations Pou Hihiko

Julia Te Hira

Head of Development Pou Puawai

Chairperson: Alex Duncan
BA (Hons)

Skill area: Finance, Financial Markets, Public Policy

Alex mixes active semi-retirement and engagements with a variety of commercial clients as a principal of Finology, a financial economics firm.

For 12 years until mid-2015, Alex held a range of senior corporate finance and strategy roles in Fonterra Co-operative Group. During that time, he was integral in initiating Fonterra’s inaugural financial risk management policies, the establishment of a global dairy auction and Fonterra’s issue of equity listed in New Zealand and Australia. Prior to that, Alex led the Corporate Finance practice of Andersen in New Zealand, was engaged in wide-ranging tax reform in New Zealand and the Pacific, and had significant involvement in the advent of the quota regime under which most of New Zealand’s fish stocks are managed.

Alex is delighted to contribute as a Trustee and participate with others in CORT’s growing role in social housing.

Trustee: Jody Kilpatrick
BA, BTh, MTh

Skill area: Pastoral Leadership

Jody is the Minister of Ponsonby Baptist Church. She has been an ex-officio member of the trust since 2005. She brings skills and experience in guidance and pastoral care. Jody also represents an invaluable senior leadership church perspective to the board.

Trustee: Tony McNamara
BSc, MBA Exec, IITP, IoD

Skill area: Strategy, IT Management

Tony works as an IT Consultant where he specializes in the alignment of ICT strategy with business strategy, with a focus on small to medium-sized law firms.

Tony has held senior IT management positions in the health, local government and finance sectors.  He is a member of the Institute of IT Professionals (IITP) and a member of the Institute of Directors (IoD). Tony has previous involvement with many community groups, including sea scouts and local sports teams.

Treasurer: John Deyell 
BCom (Taxation and Accounting)

Skill area: Finance, Charitable Trust Management

John has a background in accounting and charitable trust management, having worked for both small charitable trusts and large nationwide NGO's.

John currently works in the consulting industry, partnering with various NGO's, Government agencies and private businesses to deliver accounting and financial systems across a variety of industries.

He brings with him his passion for finance, community development and Trust governence.

Tenant Advisor: Zheyne Tahana

Skill area: Tenant perspective and knowledge

Zheyne brings the invaluable perspective of being a long-term tenant of CORT Community Housing to the board of Trustees. He finds it a joy to be involved in the decision-making and strategic direction of CORT Community Housing.

Trustee: Geoff Henshaw
Ph.D

Skill area: Strategy, Risk, Leadership, Regulatory, Entrepreneurship.

Geoff is an entrepreneur with a passion for building enterprises that have a positive impact on communities and the environment. He has worked with organisations from startups to Crown Research Institutes to create innovative businesses with lasting social benefit.

He is currently Founder and CTO at a cleantech company providing environmental solutions to governments, consultants and NGOs worldwide.

Geoff is delighted to bring his energy and thoughtfulness to CORT as a Trustee and support its role as a leader in New Zealand’s social housing sector. 

Trustee: AK Yap

MBA, BSpC

Skill area: Leadership and strategic development; stakeholder management; business and commercial acumen; change management.

AK is currently a Community Sport Advisor for a regional sports trust, a former CEO and entrepreneur with a wide range of experience in the business, marketing, and not-for-profit sectors.

She has build a successful career in business management for more than 15 years specializing in strategic marketing and marketing communications. She has helped many organisations improve their business practices and level of professionalism.

Growing up underprivileged, AK had experienced the benefits of affordable community housing. She is fully on board in supporting CORT’s mission in providing more '“good homes for people who need them”.

Trustee: Jan Dewar

DHSc, MA, BN, RN

Skill area: Leadership and mentoring; healthcare services quality and audit.

Jan is a registered nurse with a background in professional nursing leadership at clinical, governance and strategic levels. 

She is currently an academic and senior leader in a university nursing programme.  Alongside this, she is a lead auditor for certification audits of Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand regions, auditing against the Ngā Paerewa Health and Disability Services Standard.

Jan is fully supportive of the vision of CORT and is excited to contribute as a Trustee.