Weave Together’s team have many years of experience working with and for non-profits, and most us have run our own businesses. We bring diverse backgrounds and extensive experience to support organisations with our unique strengths. We are members of a variety of professional organisations including the New Zealand Payroll Practitioners Association, Institute of Directors, Social Value Aotearoa, Change Management Institute and ARNOVA.
Rob Riddell Tigeir BSc (Social Science). Founding Partner
Rob provides management services and systems support to Weave Together’s clients. He studied Social Policy and went on to work in community housing, eventually focusing on governance and compliance. Rob has extensive operational and governance experience in charities in Scotland and New Zealand, with particular expertise in community engagement. A highly skilled systems-thinker, he applies a practical, solutions-focused approach to streamline processes and empower organisations to maximise their social impact.
Dr Linda Taylor DBA. Partner
Linda provides management, strategic planning, governance and policy support. She has fifteen years’ experience in nonprofit senior leadership and CEO roles, including as Head of Fundraising and Development for national charities. She has commercial and nonprofit governance experience with significant experience in strategy and managing change. Before joining the nonprofit sector, Linda was Director of Australasian Marketing in the financial services industry. Linda holds a doctoral degree from the University of Otago, specialising in funder decision-making and efficiency measurement. As a consultant, trainer and facilitator, she helps diverse community groups develop sustainable funding strategies and practical social impact frameworks for small and micro-charities.
Helen Adisumarto BSc (Accounting & Finance). Partner
Helen holds a degree in accounting and brings extensive experience from various corporate finance management roles. At Weave Together, she provides clients with reliable financial reporting, robust accounts administration and dedicated payroll management. She is experienced in handling complex system migrations and passionate about improving efficiency to ensure accurate and streamlined operations.
Welly Tandoko BSc (Accounting & Marketing). MEntr.
Welly brings over a decade of experience in senior corporate leadership and CEO roles within the trading and manufacturing sectors. He leverages this robust background to support Weave Together’s clients, managing comprehensive financial reporting, payroll, and day-to-day accounts, while delivering dedicated oversight on ongoing strategic projects.
Diane Page BA (Design and Applied Arts).
Diane is a versatile professional specialising in project management, administration, and marketing support. With a background spanning the charity sector, agile startups, and large corporates, she seamlessly adapts to diverse working environments and team styles. Driven by a passion for building productive relationships, Diane excels at coordinating large-scale projects while meticulously managing the finer details—giving you the freedom to focus on the big picture.
Alan Shanks Grad Dip. NFP Mgmt.
Alan has worked in the community sector for over 20 years and has been involved with many community groups in a voluntary capacity for over 55 years. He has extensive experience in assisting organisations with funding applications and has developed strong relationships with key funders.
Weave Together is a registered charity, charity number CC55730.
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