Ashlee Rayner

Senior Leader of Community Partnerships

Prior to joining ConneXu, Ashlee worked as a tertiary educator and accountant. She holds a Bachelor of Business Studies with a double major in Management and marketing, as well as a Diploma in Beauty and Spa therapies. She is currently furthering her professional development by working towards a Level 4 certificate in Adult Numeracy and Literacy, along with a Level 4 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing.

What she values most about her role at ConneXu is the opportunity to work in genuine partnership with the people we support and their whanau, helping them live their best lives. Ashlee finds great fulfilment in fostering and strengthening the networks and partnerships that surround each individual we serve. Her interest in ConneXu began when she was researching disability services for her son, who was recently diagnosed, she was drawn to the organisation’s values and approach.

Outside of work, she enjoys renovating, spending quality time with her family, and making memories with her husband Jon and their two children, Jack and Emily-Jane.