NZOIA Staff and Board
Of the industry, for the industry
Peter DrewChief Executive
ce@nzoia.org.nz
027 539 0510
Peter has a wealth of experience in the sports sector having filled previous CE and GM roles in both Aotearoa and the United Kingdom. These include tennis, hockey and most recently Otago Basketball. He brings a strong track record of strategic implementation, and a passion for our sector. Peter has a Masters degree in Health and Physical Education, as well as a Bachelor of Science. Hailing from Dunedin, he is a keen tramper and enjoys getting out into the hills.
Penny HollandOperations Manager
admin@nzoia.org.nz
03 5390509
Penny became interested in outdoor recreation while at Otago University and began instructing through teaching Outdoor Education. Since then she has worked at Outward Bound, as a glacier guide, and at Aoraki Polytechnic as Team Leader. Alpine, Bush, Kayak & Rock were her specialties and she was a NZOIA Assessor for many years. Nowadays she juggles NZOIA work with chasing her daughter around the world, who represents NZ in Alpine Ski racing. Penny is an avid skier by default and still enjoys tramping, rock climbing, sup surfing, mountain biking and pretty much anything in the outdoors when she gets a chance.
Sonya SutherlandBusiness Manager
accounts@nzoia.org.nz
027 5390509
Sonya is an Aoraki and CPIT graduate, who specialised in Rock, Kayak and Bush. She has been instructing in the outdoor and recreation sector since the late 90's and has organised a number of events. A passion for personal development and the outdoors has seen her work for organisations such as Outward Bound, Chch YMCA, Foundation for Youth Development and Sport Tasman. Married to another outdoor instructor, with two children, Sonya is often out on family adventures in the hills tramping, mountain biking and skiing.
Ali NukadaAssessment Coordinator
admin@nzoia.org.nz
03 5390509
Ali joined the NZOIA team at the beginning of 2022 in a support role and has now taken over the reins from Pip as our Assessment Coordinator. Ali has a Bachelor of Physical Education from Otago Uni and a Graduate Diploma of Teaching and Learning. She has worked in the outdoor sector for a number of years as an Outdoor Instructor and secondary school PE and Outdoor Ed Teacher. She's a busy woman and juggles NZOIA work with two active kids and training for Cross Fit comps!
Emma MalcolmAdmin Support Contractor
admin@nzoia.org.nz
Emma joined us in July 2022 as a contractor to assist with organising model clients for assessments and logistical support. Emma has worked in the adventure tourism and outdoor education industries for over 14 years and been a NZOIA member for 12. She completed a Diploma in Outdoor Leadership and Management with Otago Polytech and went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Sustainability and Outdoor Education from ARA. She also has a Graduate Diploma of Teaching Secondary, most recently working for Tihoi. She now juggles family life and work in Dunedin, while finding time to get out and adventure in the outdoors.
Sal BeislyAdministration Assistant
admin@nzoia.org.nz
Sal is a keen adventurer along with her husband and grown kids. She spent several years in Bolivia guiding youth in the mountains and more recently has guided the Tongariro Alpine Crossing literally hundreds of times! Sal has also worked at BMAC and NZAC. She can be found in the outdoors in almost all of her free time - running, rock climbing, tramping, swimming, biking or mountaineering. She now has two primary school-aged foster children who are also outdoor enthusiasts!
NZOIA Board
Gemma ParkinChair - Elected Board Member
Board Portfolio group: Operational Excellence
Great Barrier Island
gemma.parkin@landsar.org.nz
021 907695
Mark JohnstonElected Board Member
Board Portfolio group: Membership and Advocacy
Christchurch
mark@adventurespecialties.co.nz
027 274 5622
Ben WhiteElected Board Member
Board Portfolio group: Qualifications and Standards
Christchurch
whiteykayak@gmail.com
027 9343086
Jo ThompsonElected Board Member
Board Portfolio group: Qualifications and Standards
Taranaki
jo.thompson2017@gmail.com
027 4154103
Travis DonoghueAppointed Board Member
Board Portfolio group: Operational Excellence
Taupō
travis@whakapapa.com
021 824 791
Dallis Parker WatersAppointed Board Member
Board Portfolio group: Operational Excellence
Nelson
DallisWaters@gmail.com
021 446263
Karllie CliftonAppointed Board Member
Board Portfolio group: Membership and Advocacy
Auckland
kaclifton@gmail.com
021 684 892
