Joanne James

Joanne James is an experienced recruitment advisor currently working at Community Living since February 2017, specializing in recruiting compassionate Specialist Support Staff for the disability sector. Prior to this role, Joanne held various positions at Wintec from February 1998 to January 2016, including Team Manager and Principal Academic Staff Member, where management of academic teams and coordination of multiple study programs were key responsibilities. Joanne's earlier career includes roles in accounting and leadership at organizations such as Rhode Street School, Weight Watchers, and Coachwork International, with a foundational background in accounts management with the Department of Maori Affairs. Joanne possesses advanced educational qualifications, including a PG Cert in Educational Leadership from The University of Waikato and various certifications in adult teaching and literacy education.