Gus@finlaypark.co.nz

Gus and Nicole have had the privilege of working at Finlay Park for the past 20 plus years. Their passion to see young people’s lives changed and equipped is what drives them to see this amazing place in the world become a world class camping experience.

After completing my degree in Theology and being involved in ministry back in South Africa, my wife and I along with our two dogs moved from SA to NZ in 2019. I love sports, coffee and camping. I bought a boat from Ian and fell in love with Finlay Park. Come say Hi when you see me around.

In 2004 Joan and her husband Gary came from mid-west America to be closer to her family in NZ. By the Grace of God she found Finlay Park and began to fulfill a passion of feeding as many children (and adults) as she can.

Hi, I’m James. I was raised in Dunedin and have recently completed an internship with Word of Life in Hamilton. I started work at Finlay Park in January 2025 and look to grow in my practical skills and relational skills in my time here. I seek to serve the Lord with all that I do and one day hope to work in local church ministries. I also go by Jimmy!

Office@finlaypark.co.nz

Ian & Christine arrived at Finlay Park almost 30 years ago to “stay for 12 months”. 30 years later Ian has been major driving force in the ongoing development of the camp. Christine has supported him with all the office and admin duties.

After raising  4 daughters with Joe and launching them into the world (almost) Shelley has moved from working with kids to cooking for them. She looks after any of the special dietary requirements kids have at camp.

Hey Team! After growing up in southland and being involved with Christian Camping for over 12 years I am here at Finlay to start an exciting new chapter in my life. When I’m not instructing up a storm I enjoy painting, rock climbing, playing sports and spending time with my mates.

Hey my name is Micah, I am from Whangarei and I have come down to Finlay to hangout, teach and give people a time they wont forget!

Mark has been coming to finlay for years, worked here for 4, then ran off to Wellington to get married. and now is back to fix anything and everything.

Hi, my name is Kate. I am married and have three almost adult sons. I have been involved in camping since I was 15 which was a little while ago. I love helping make memories to all who come to camp and love hearing happy kids who are enjoying themselves and experiencing new things. I am helping the team in the kitchen here at Finlay Park, so if you get a chance pop in and say hi.

Hi, I’m Maia. I’m one of the instructors here at Finlay Park. I love animals especially Pepa the camp dog.

Hey-ya! My name is Sabrina. I’m from the beautiful country of Canada. I travelled to New Zealand only planning to stay 6 months, but the wonderful people and amazing landscape has won me over. I love the outdoors, from sea to summit, surfing to climbing, I’m always keen for an adventure. Can’t wait to see you out here!

Hey! After graduating back home in Germany. I decided to see more of the world. So I chose New Zealand for my volunteer year. I‘m happy to work for the next year at Finlay Park.

I don’t really know how I ended up here but it’s fun! The Staff Team is amazing and the landscape beautiful. Can’t wait to do the activities with you guys. And I‘m always keen for a basketball match or some rides in the skatepark