The Vinnies team is here to help

The team at Vinnies Wellington come from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures, yet they each share a passion for helping people. The team strives to provide practical and effective help to those in need. Our team believes that by sharing people's burdens and joys, we sow seeds of hope and promoting self-sufficiency.

In Vinnies’ Wellington Head Office you will find…

Pat Waite, General Manager

Pat is a Justice of the Peace (JP), Rotarian and experienced financial advisor, businessman and mentor. He’s held leadership and governance roles in a board range of business and community organisations, including Mary Potter Foundation, the Board of Administration of the Catholic Archdiocese of Wellinton, New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants, Te Puni Kokiri, Diabetes New Zealand, Surf Life Saving New Zealand, Presbyterian Support Central and many more. In 2012 he was awarded a Queen’s Service Medal for services to the community.

kaitlyn Mallinder, Administration

Kaitlyn is most likely the friendly voice you’ll hear when you call Vinnies Wellington’s head office, or the smiling face you’ll see if you visit our offices at Ozanam House.

Kaitlyn looks after all of your admin needs and helps organise our events like our Book Fair and Fill-A-Bag.

KARL AND ESAU, VAN DRIVERS

Karl and Esau are our awesome driving team. They’re the strong lifters that will come collect your furniture donations, and deliver your large op-shop treasures to you.

Grace Bodley, Retail & Marketing

Grace graduated Massey University with a Bachelor of Design (Hons) in 2021 and has a passion for all things creative. Originally from the Sunny Hawkes Bay, Grace is the driving force being the Vinnies creative design and marketing needs. Graces loves op-shopping, and finding a good bargain, and loves helping our Wellington community find their bargain too!