New General Manager appointed

The New Zealand Youth Mentoring Network is thrilled to announce the appointment of James McGoram to the role of General Manager. James started with us in mid-September and is quickly learning the ropes from outgoing GM Joy Eaton.

James has been involved in a number of non-profit organisations over the last decade, becoming well-known as an advocate for people with rare disorders & disability. Born and raised in West Auckland, where he continues to live with his family, James has also run his own successful business and is passionate about community-driven change.

“Working to support the Youth Mentoring community is a dream opportunity for me and one that I’m very excited to take up. I’ve seen the enormous impact that effective youth mentoring can have on our young people and their communities. It is a privilege to be involved in this important work.”

Says Chair Ann Dunphy, “The recruitment process as a whole has been hugely positive for our organisation. This is such an important appointment for us, and it was crucial that we got the process right. It is with great pleasure that we welcome James to the team, and it is with renewed energy that we look to the future for the Youth Mentoring Network.”

As James settles in to the GM role there will be busy times ahead. “I can see I’m going to have a great many meetings with people around our network over the next few months,” says James, “and I’m looking forward to this most of all, not least because I believe it is the relationships within our network that lend it its strength.”

He is also hoping that his background in design & technology can add a new dynamic to the way the organisation communicates with others about its work.

“I feel the Youth Mentoring Network has an amazing story to tell, and I cannot wait to start working with the NZYMN whanau to share this story with the broader community.”

Looking to connect?

If you’re keen to connect with James for a discussion about the network, youth mentoring, or your own organisation – or if you simply want to say hello - please reach out by email to james@youthmentoring.org.nz. Alternatively, you can connect with James on Linkedin