Graeme Mitchell
National Director — Interim
Graeme has served on the NZCMS Board since 2012 and as Chairperson since 2020. In 2026, he was asked by the Board to step into the position of National Director in the interim.
Graeme has had a passion and interest in Global Missions for many years, having led many missions teams from New Zealand to the Pacific.
Carl Tinnion
Mission Catalyst
Carl has worked in global missions for the last 30 years, mainly based in England, and travelling to over 50 countries! He has a background as a missionary, theologian and artist and is also working part time as an ordained curate in Te Puke and Papamoa focussed on pioneering. Carl is convinced by God’s love for the nations and his desire to bless all people groups, drawing them into relationship with himself.
Paula Masterton
Office manager
Paula comes from a corporate background and is based in the Christchurch office. She looks after the incoming donations, builds partnerships with churches who support our Mission Partners in their ministry and assist with various administrative duties.
Claudia
Finance Manager
Ian Yong
intercultural ministries enabler — Auckland
Rev Ian works alongside Rev Alice Kinyua (based in Nelson). As a Malaysian born Chinese he has done a lot of work with the Asian communities in Auckland. Ian sees himself as a trailblazer, called to walk the edges of the Pākehā world and minister to many international students. Ian is married to Daisy.
The Board of NZCMS
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The Right Rev.
Richard Ellena (President)
Joanna Frampton (Acting Chair)
Anne Segedin
Rachel Pettigrew
John Corban
Rebekah Sussex
Rev. Rangi Nicholson
Rev. Claude Fong Toy