Meet the Team

Joe Asghar’s multi-layered experience spans health and government and includes roles at the Royal Society of New Zealand, Diabetes NZ, ACC and Physiotherapy NZ.

Actively involved in a range of community groups and networks, Joe does volunteer work with the homeless, is a Justice of the Peace, chair of Te Awakairangi Health Network, a member of the Pharmacy Council Professional Conduct Committee and General Practice NZ Strategic Council.

He’s also heavily involved with Rotary and the Onslow Community Church in Ngaio, Wellington.

He considers the work of PSC and its amazing team as essential in today’s society where those in need are often overlooked or left alone. Joe is driven by the objects of the organisation to be there for those who need that help and support

In his spare time, Joe enjoys fishing, DIY and going to the movies with his family.

Nicola is the Chief Operating Office for Presbyterian Support Central. In this role she has responsibility for both Enliven and Family Works services.

Originally an Occupational Therapist, Nicola left clinical work in the late 1980s to become Registrar of the Occupational Therapy Board. Since then her career has spanned a range of health management roles, including Quality Manager for the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners, Service Manager at Hutt Hospital, Integrated Care Manager and then Older Persons Funding and Planning Manager at Hutt DHB. Nicola joined Presbyterian Support Central in 2006.

Nicola is also on the NZCCSS Older persons policy group and was an Eden in Oz and NZ Board member between 2009 and 2017.

Cheree Ratapu-Foster serves as the Kaiwhakahaere for the Maori Women’s Welfare League (Te Roopu Wahine Maori Toko I te Ora) in the Wellington region. She has a deep commitment to the league’s mission of empowering wahine, whanau and communities where the League holds contracts. She says it’s a privilege to be part of upholding the League’s legacy. Prior to this role she was a Director of Commissioning and Procurement Kahu Taurima (Early years and Maternity) with Te Aka Whai Ora (Maori Health Authority). She the previous Business Development Manager for Family Works PSC, and therefore has a strong understanding of the organisation. She holds the role of chairperson with a small ngo provider in the Raetihi catchment area and is passionate about building positive authentic relationships across Maori and Pacific communities and brings a wealth of experience in strategic leadership and change management.