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…

mark cassidy, General Manager

Our captain steering the ship through the choppy waters of business. With a keen eye on the horizon and a steady hand on the rudder, he navigates challenges with expertise. But don't let his sharp business mind fool you, he is a people person at heart.

tracy ward, VOLUNTEER MANAGER

She is the secret sauce that makes our volunteer program so delicious! And a mastermind behind the incredible work our volunteers do, transforming a bunch of good intentions into a powerful force for good. A massive round of applause to the person who makes it all happen.

NEELAM KARDHEKAR, MarketEER 

Our marketing manager, has brilliance of Blossom, energy of Bubbles, and determination of Buttercup. She's the ultimate marketing Powerpuff Girl! A creative soul at heart, she loves building miniature house models in her spare time.

mariana martinez, OFFICE manager

Our very own 'Tinker Bell' of the office! Just like Tinker Bell crafts and repairs, expertly manages all incoming calls, from donation pick-ups to crucial food parcel requests. Mariana oversees the smooth running of our office with a touch of pixie dust, ensuring everything operates efficiently and seamlessly.

 

RAYMOND and krishna, VAN DRIVERS

They 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. 

 

DANNIELLE arnott, curation coordinator

She's our inventory sorceress, expertly sorting and organizing every item that graces our op shops. She is the librarian of pre-loved treasures, cataloging each book, garment, gadget and many more items to ensure the perfect find awaits every shopper.

 

louise brazao, Retail & merchandising lead

She's supercalifragilisticexpialidocious at juggling donations, volunteers, and keeping those shelves stocked and sparkling. With a cheerful demeanor and a knack for finding hidden treasures, Louise ensures our op shops are a vibrant hub for the community.

 

In our Vinnies op shops you’ll find…

A friendly team of volunteers, staff and shop managers….and, of course, plenty of great bargains!

Online Shop Manager, Angela

Khandallah Shop Manager, Sue

Newtown Shop Manager, Imelda

Brooklyn Shop Manager, Paula

Kelburn Shop Manager, Narges

Kilbirnie Shop Manager, Mario

At Vinnies’ Wellington Conferences you’ll find…

Vinnies gather in communities called Conferences who meet regularly. In Wellington there are five local conferences.

Wellington Area President
Paul Cameron

Northern Conference President
Justin Shaw


Wellington City Conference President
James Ring

Eastern Conference President
Annette Bridgeman and Graeme Colgate