The centre is licensed and chartered as an Early Childhood Centre (ECE) for Conductive Education Programmes. The Ministry of Education issues the license and the centre must operate under the licensing requirement of the Education (Early Childhood Centres) Regulations 1998. These affect the standards of staffing, programmes, buildings and management. The Charter is written in consultation with parents/whanau and staff. A copy of the Charter is kept in the office and foyer and is available for parents to read.
The Education Review Office review our centre triennially and a copy of this review is available from the centre or online at www.ero.govt.nz (March 2019).
The Education Review Office review our centre triennially and a copy of this review is available from the centre or online at www.ero.govt.nz (March 2019).
MEET THE TEAM
Annemarie
Centre Manager
Annemarie brings a strong blend of teaching experience, administration and financial management to her role as Centre Manager at Conductive Education Wellington Trust. She is organised, practical and committed to running a well‑managed centre that supports both tamariki and staff to thrive.
Alongside her professional skill, Annemarie is a caring and empathetic leader. She is attuned to the individual needs of families and responds with sensitivity, clarity and a genuine desire to help. Her ability to build positive, trusting relationships with whānau, staff and therapists is a key strength in her leadership.
Centre Manager
Annemarie brings a strong blend of teaching experience, administration and financial management to her role as Centre Manager at Conductive Education Wellington Trust. She is organised, practical and committed to running a well‑managed centre that supports both tamariki and staff to thrive.
Alongside her professional skill, Annemarie is a caring and empathetic leader. She is attuned to the individual needs of families and responds with sensitivity, clarity and a genuine desire to help. Her ability to build positive, trusting relationships with whānau, staff and therapists is a key strength in her leadership.
Ruth
Head Kaiako
Ruth brings over 20 years of experience in Early Childhood Education and has worked across a wide range of teaching roles, including leadership positions. She is deeply passionate about creating warm, nurturing environments where tamariki feel safe, valued, and confident to explore, learn, and grow at their own pace.
Ruth is known for building strong, trusting relationships with both tamariki and whānau. She supports children through play, meaningful experiences, and intentional teaching that honours each child’s strengths, interests, and individuality.
Tarika
Kaiako Support
Tarika has been a treasured part of the Conductive Education Wellington whānau for almost 10 years.
Having lived in New Zealand for over 17 years, Tarika brings a wonderful blend of experience, calm confidence and genuine care to her role. With tertiary training completed in Fiji and more than a decade of work as a Health Care Assistant in Aotearoa, she supports our tamariki with skill, patience and warmth.
Tarika is a steady, trusted presence for our children, whānau and kaiako. Her gentle nature and deep commitment shine through in everything she does, and her relationships with families are built on kindness and trust.
Kaiako Support
Tarika has been a treasured part of the Conductive Education Wellington whānau for almost 10 years.
Having lived in New Zealand for over 17 years, Tarika brings a wonderful blend of experience, calm confidence and genuine care to her role. With tertiary training completed in Fiji and more than a decade of work as a Health Care Assistant in Aotearoa, she supports our tamariki with skill, patience and warmth.
Tarika is a steady, trusted presence for our children, whānau and kaiako. Her gentle nature and deep commitment shine through in everything she does, and her relationships with families are built on kindness and trust.
Piper
Kaiako Support
Piper brings creativity, heart, and a wonderful “can‑do” attitude to Conductive Education Wellington. A graduate of Concept Design from Massey University, she blends her artistic background with a natural ability to connect with tamariki in meaningful, joyful ways.
Piper has a long and special history with Conductive Education — she first attended the centre as a baby while her Mum worked in the office. Growing up around CEWT has given her a deep understanding of our values and a genuine connection to our community.
Kaiako Support
Piper brings creativity, heart, and a wonderful “can‑do” attitude to Conductive Education Wellington. A graduate of Concept Design from Massey University, she blends her artistic background with a natural ability to connect with tamariki in meaningful, joyful ways.
Piper has a long and special history with Conductive Education — she first attended the centre as a baby while her Mum worked in the office. Growing up around CEWT has given her a deep understanding of our values and a genuine connection to our community.
Renata
Senior Conductor
Itinerant Support
Senior Conductor
Itinerant Support
Following the departure of our long‑time Conductor at the beginning of 2026, we are grateful to Senior Conductor Renata Tóth and Conductive Education Taranaki for their support.
Renata’s guidance and extensive experience have been invaluable as we strengthen our practice and reimagine the future of Conductive Education here in Wellington. Her willingness to work alongside us and share her expertise has provided clarity, confidence and momentum at a time of significant transition.
We appreciate the partnership and support from both Renata and the Taranaki team as we continue to move forward to provide the best possible Conductive Education Centre for our tamariki.
Denise
Community and Funding Coordinator
Denise has been involved with Conductive Education Wellington since its beginnings, working across various roles as the Trust has grown and changed. Her long connection gives her a clear understanding of the centre’s roots and the pioneering parents who first established Conductive Education in Wellington.
She is focused on helping the centre reconnect with those foundations and honour the intentions of the early families as CEWT moves into its next chapter.
Janet
Speech-Language Therapist| Kaiwhakatikatika reo Kōrero
Janet has a broad range of experience across health, education and assistive technology, working for over 25 years in the Wellington region. She loves working collaboratively with Tamariki, whānau, Kaiako and the wider team to support communication and safety with eating and drinking. Her approach is practical and child-centred, with a focus on helping each child communicate and participate as confidently and independently
Renata’s guidance and extensive experience have been invaluable as we strengthen our practice and reimagine the future of Conductive Education here in Wellington. Her willingness to work alongside us and share her expertise has provided clarity, confidence and momentum at a time of significant transition.
We appreciate the partnership and support from both Renata and the Taranaki team as we continue to move forward to provide the best possible Conductive Education Centre for our tamariki.
Denise
Community and Funding Coordinator
Denise has been involved with Conductive Education Wellington since its beginnings, working across various roles as the Trust has grown and changed. Her long connection gives her a clear understanding of the centre’s roots and the pioneering parents who first established Conductive Education in Wellington.
She is focused on helping the centre reconnect with those foundations and honour the intentions of the early families as CEWT moves into its next chapter.
Janet
Speech-Language Therapist| Kaiwhakatikatika reo Kōrero
Janet has a broad range of experience across health, education and assistive technology, working for over 25 years in the Wellington region. She loves working collaboratively with Tamariki, whānau, Kaiako and the wider team to support communication and safety with eating and drinking. Her approach is practical and child-centred, with a focus on helping each child communicate and participate as confidently and independently
"What I love about conductive education is the whole inclusion of the family. At the conductive education centre there is the understanding that a parent will always want their best for their child and the staff listens to the parents, caregivers and all who are involved in looking after the physically challenged child." Kitty Parker.
