National Executive Director
Daniel Paikea

djpaikea@teenchallenge.org.nz

From 1999 Daniel has worked for Teen Challenge NSW, Australia, where he started out as a volunteer, then a case worker (mentor) and finally the last two years were spent in management. Knowing the need in New Zealand he came to establish Teen Challenge, he and his family moved over in early 2005. Daniel has been involved in Hillsong Church Sydney for the last 10 years. Being under the Leadership of Pastor Brian Houston has helped shape and mould him and he believes what has been invested in his life is for a much greater cause. Daniel has a heart for the hurting and broken in our world, he speaks regularly in churches and youth conferences both here in NZ and overseas. He also enjoys golf, surfing and spending time with his family and friends.

PASSION: Daniel is passionate about reaching people and empowering them to live life to the full He believes everyone has potential and a purpose. His other great passion is for his beautiful wife Clare and his three children Esther,Joel and Laura.