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 Officer 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. 

Samantha is Business Services Manager and Board Secretary at PSC, where she leads administration, governance, and procurement. She helps ensure strong policies and processes are in place to support PSC’s Enliven Homes and Family Works offices.

Having joined PSC in 2021, Samantha brought a background in Marketing and Communications from the energy sector. She now applies those skills within a purpose-driven organisation that supports some of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most vulnerable people.

Samantha values the dynamic nature of PSC, where no two days are ever the same, and feels privileged to contribute to the positive impact PSC teams make every day.

Darryl joined Presbyterian Support Central in 2021 and is the Digital and ICT Manager, responsible for the strategic direction, delivery, and ongoing development of the organisation’s technology services.

With over 20 years’ experience in IT, Darryl has worked across a range of roles including development, infrastructure, and operations. In his role, he supports both Enliven and Family Works, ensuring technology is reliable, secure, and enables staff to deliver high-quality care and support.

Darryl is passionate about using technology to improve everyday experiences for staff and the people we support, with a focus on simple, practical solutions that make a meaningful difference across our communities.

Lillian joined PSC in 2021 within the Business Services & Sustainability team. In her role as the Projects and Business Change Manager she has led transformation initiatives across Enliven, Family Works, IT, and Property.

Lillian works closely with teams to deliver practical, user-focused solutions that support sustainable operational improvement.

Shirelle is PSC’s Marketing, Communications & Fundraising Manager, bringing a decade of experience across marketing, communications, brand development and stakeholder engagement. Since joining PSC in 2024, she leads the organisation’s marketing, communications and fundraising functions across PSC, Enliven and Family Works.

Shirelle has built her career delivering strategic campaigns, leading brand and digital projects, and developing communications that strengthen engagement with customers, supporters and communities. Her experience spans both private and not-for-profit sectors, giving her a strong commercial lens alongside a deep commitment to purpose-driven work.

At PSC, she is focused on elevating brand visibility, growing supporter relationships, and ensuring the organisation’s impact is clearly communicated across the region. She is passionate about using storytelling and strategy to connect people with services that make a meaningful difference in their lives.

Oliver Meehan (Ollie) is an Asset Manager with over 15 years’ facilities management experience and trade background in joinery spanning 20 years.

Ollie joined the Presbyterian Support Central property team in 2019 he brings strong hands-on knowledge of buildings, services, and maintenance, supporting practical decision-making around asset upkeep, villa upgrades, bedroom upgrades and capital projects.

Ollie works closely with site teams, contractors, and most importantly home and village residents and is known for a pragmatic, detail-focused, and collaborative approach.

Fleur joined PSC in 2023 as the Human Resources Manager. She supports Enliven and Family Works teams, helping to build strong, sustainable workplaces that enable people to deliver high-quality care and support.

Her focus is on practical, people-centred HR, supporting leaders through change, fostering positive workplace cultures where people feel valued and supported, and ensuring processes are clear, fair, and aligned with organisational values.

She is passionate about creating environments where people feel supported to do their best work, especially in roles that make a real difference in the community.