
Meet the team
At Mission Without Borders New Zealand, we are proud to have a dedicated and skilled team committed to supporting the most vulnerable people in Eastern Europe. Flexibility and collaboration are at the heart of our work, enabling us to adapt and take on challenges as they arise. Our team is made up of full-time and part-time staff, as well as passionate volunteers, each bringing their unique expertise and experience to our mission.Mission Without Borders is an international network of Christian organisations linking donors and sponsors to children, families and vulnerable adults in Eastern Europe. Our international organisation (Mission Without Borders International) coordinates our programs in Eastern Europe and provides strategic leadership, management, systems, and governance support for all our countries. Local Boards provide local oversight while the International Board provides global oversight and strategy for our work.
Our team

Barry Raeburn
National Director

David Rutherfurd
Logistics Coordinator

Helen Taalo
Sponsorships Manager

Julian Browne
Church & Philanthropy Manager

Rebecca Emmanuel
Supporter Care Administrator

Richelle Raeburn
Communications & Acquisitions Manager

Kerri Allen
Accountant

Leslie Rutherfurd
Volunteer Speaker & Advocate
Our board

Tom O'Neil
Chairman of the Board

Michael Thomas
Board Director

Stephen Young
Board Director, CEO

Terese Marr
Board Director