Management Team
We value individuality and individual needs with openness and sensitivity, because we're stronger together.
Napier District Masonic Trust
Our Management Team
We embrace life and living – our people, our community, their cultures, their differences.
Elmwood Clinical Nurse Manager
Jona Cabrera
Jona trained in the Philippines and has worked in various specialised areas such as neonatal intensive care, maternity delivery, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, emergency and acute care. Jona has also tutored Level 4 nursing students.
“I was first introduced to aged residential care during my CAP course 12 years ago where I developed a strong passion for dementia care. I came to realise that Aged Care was the place to be!”
Jona expresses her joy she experiences with meaningful interactions from the residents and the fulfilment she gains from the difference her simple gestures of caring makes in their journey with dementia.
“As a nurse, it gives me a genuine sense of satisfaction.”
Catering Development Manager
Biju Thomas
The Masonic Trusts Catering Development Manager brings a new and flavorsome perspective to the Masonic Trust kitchens.
Biju Thomas was born and raised in Kerala, India where his mum inspired his love of cooking as a young teenager and his goal to one day become a chef.
“One of the best parts of being a cook are the compliments I receive on my dishes from clients, residents, and friends. These compliments are what keep me going and why I love my job.”
Biju enjoys introducing new flavors and giving his clients a new perspective on the food they eat. He encourages the village residents to say “Hi” and have a chat and is always keen to listen to suggestions while building good relationships with his clients.
If it’s true, that you are what you eat, we think Biju must consume laughter and sunshine with a sprinkling of sugar.
Hospitality Services Manager
Auden Smith
Auden Smith is a proud local who truly believes Hawke’s Bay is one of the greatest places to live.
His background in hospitality covers twenty years, from washing dishes as a thirteen-year-old to head chef and manager of a restaurant and bar at twenty-seven.
Auden says “I’ve served everything from buffets for 200 and more, to intimate degustation’s for 10. I believe there’s nothing better than being involved in making food special whether it is a home-made sausage roll, a full banquet or making fresh breads and pasta for my family. Preparing and serving any dish can be an opportunity to bring something memorable to the table.”.
“Providing meals for people in care at the Napier Masonic Trust has been an eye opener for me, I’ve learned that the old stereotypes are false and people, no matter what age, will always be drawn to well prepared, delicious food and true hospitality. “
Village Manager
Netty Bealing
Annette Bealing, aka Netty, is Village Manager at the Napier District Masonic Trust.
Netty came to Hawke’s Bay with her family four years ago. She has a BA in counselling and a career which spans a number of years working in Sales and Marketing, Service Delivery and she also has a strong background in Pastoral Care.
Her role oversees the sale and purchase of our residential units, being involved in key projects and ensuring the legislative compliance of the residential villages.
Netty says “The Masonic Trusts values and vision align with who I am as a person. I love the diversity and everyday challenges of village life and most of all the connections and relationships I make with the Masonic community.”
He Tangata, He Tangata, He Tangata.