Our Team
Quartney Pretorius – Managing Director
Level 5 Health & Wellbeing – Supported Employment
Quartney joined the Career Moves Team in February 2021. She has a strong background in Business Relations, Conflict Resolution and Communications (in New Zealand and abroad).
Quartney takes a personal approach to our services and aims to inspire and facilitate all individuals to not only overcome and manage their needs, but also to thrive in any situation they may be in. Quartney takes a creative approach to coaching, leading and business development.
Natalie Wackrow – Operations Lead
Natalie joined Career Moves in June 2022 after working for 26 years in the finance sector where she held numerous management roles, gaining extensive experience in HR, Personal Development & Customer Service.
She is passionate about helping others to become their best selves and looks forward to supporting her Career Moves clients to live their best life. In my free time I enjoy horse riding and spending time with my family.
Vicky Cooper – Training and Quality Lead
Vicky joined Career Moves in June 2021 and has always wanted to help people in any way she can. She has a background in Hospitality, working in various parts of the industry for 6 years. Whilst there she gained hands-on experience in developing and managing a hospitality business.
From this she went into caregiving and support work where she has worked for the last 5 years. Vicky has hands-on experience with people who have barriers to work, both professionally and in her personal life. She also has personal experience dealing with mental health issues and finds this an invaluable help with her assistance of clients. Vicky is also currently completing her level 5 health and wellbeing diploma in supported employment through Career Moves.
Jay van der Most – Senior Employment Consultant
Jay joined Career Moves in May 2021. Originally from The Netherlands, Jay moved to New Zealand in 2008. With a work background in recruitment and HR in a wide variety of industries both in New Zealand, The Netherlands and the UK, he enjoys making the match between jobseeker and employer. “Hire the attitude, teach the skill” is his motto.
In his spare time Jay teaches English as a Second Language and Dutch to native English speakers.
Jemma Calcinai – Employment Consultant
Jemma joined Career Moves in February 2024 after working as an admin at a renovation company. Before that, she spent twelve years at a data analysis firm, where that experience helped her build a well-rounded set of skills that combines people skills, problem-solving, and creativity.
Jemma loves guiding Career Moves clients as they discover their next steps and what direction they want to take in their journey. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family.
Janet Gunn – Senior Employment ConsultantJanet has a broad experience in the sector and has worked with clients at Career Moves for over 16 years.
In 2010 she gained a Certificate in Employment Support and in 2008 she completed a BBS in Business Studies at Wintec. Her background in nursing and diabetes youth have enabled her to reach many people.Janet enjoys working with all people of diverse backgrounds and different abilities, and assisting them to reach their full potential and enabling them with their employment journey.
Donna Ritchie – Employment Consultant
Donna joined Career Moves in June 2022. She has worked as a nurse since the age of 17. Donna is passionate about helping people to reach their potential in their daily lives.
Her silent disability, which she received at a very young age, has not hindered her in her work and has made her more driven to ensure others can also reach for their dream job.
Outside Career Moves she does a variety of Community Work when she can and in 2020 was a recipient of the Kiwibank Local Hero New Zealander of the Year for being an Ambassador for Burn Survivors
Toni Taylor – Employment Consultant, Tauranga
Toni joined Career Moves mid 2022 to specifically focus on Tauranga.
She has a background as a community Kaiawhina for disabilities in New Zealand and England for over 10 years. She believes in treating everyone with kindness, patience and respect.
In her spare time she rides motorbikes, plays the violin and volunteers in her Tauranga community.
Mandy Scott – Employment Consultant
Justin Swartz – Employment Consultant
Justin joined Career Moves in August 2025. Born in South Africa, Justin moved to New Zealand in 2005, and in that time has spent a majority of his professional career working in the hospitality, retail and automotive industry.
Diagnosed with ADHD, Bipolar, Anxiety and Depression, Justin is driven and passionate to work alongside others with mental and physical barriers, so that they can succeed and thrive both in their personal life, and professional life.
Vanessa Liddington – Employment Consultant
Vanessa joined Career Moves in November 2025. Vanessa was born and raised in Taupo, and moved to Kirikiriroa, Hamilton in 2024. She has spent most of her professional career working in the education sector as an ECE teacher. She is passionate about helping others reach their full potential and help supporting them gain the skills they need to succeed in all aspects of their life. Outside of mahi, she enjoy’s spending quality time with Whanau as well as playing netball and touch.
Arama Chase – Employment Consultant, Thames
Arama joined us at Career Moves in October 2025 following his resignation in February 2025 from the New Zealand Police after 35 years of service. He brings with him not only a vast array of experience but the passion beneficial to his role as a Mentor/Employment Consultant for Rangatahi at Thames High School. His interests outside of work include albeit online, watching his mokopuna grow, critiquing movies and enhancing his Te Reo and all things Māori.
Mauriora.
Sheila Tippet – Employment Consultant, Tauranga
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Sheila joined Career Moves in February 2025. Her adult education and social services. She has lived experience of disability. Sheila’s goal is to meet whānau at their point of need and walk alongside them, empowering them to reach their goals and aspirations. Sheila works from a holistic perspective. Outside of the office, Sheila supports adult students with their literacy and studies, loves being in the garden, going on bushwalks, reading and spending time with family and friends.
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Sebastian Gawlik – Employment Consultant
Sebastian joined Career Moves in January 2025. He strongly values helping others and turned his sights to that professionally. Sebastian works with high school students helping them path a way forward, whether it be guiding their existing interest or helping them discover it. He has a relatable and empathetic approach to different cultures, personalities, and all walks of life and draws from his personal learning experiences of mental health and a varied work background.
In his personal time, Sebastian enjoys producing electronica and Drum n Bass, DJing, tramping, and focusing on health and wellness.