Fr. Mark Walls SM

GENERAL DIRECTOR
BA (English Literature, New Zealand History); ATCL (Speech)

Fr. Mark has been involved in education since he was five years of age, as a student, a teacher, an administrator, a chaplain, a mentor, and a coach of various sports. He has been a Marist for over forty years and a priest for forty-three years. He is passionate about helping to convert the kingdom of niceness into the Kingdom of God.

E: fr.mark.walls@gmail.com
P: +64 21 366 071

Charlie Llyod

GENERAL DIRECTOR (FROM FEBRUARY 2026)

Ange fuavao

YOUNG MARISTS COORDINATOR
BA (Politics and Sociology)

Ange departed Marist College in the olden days, also known as 2013, and pursued studies in Sociology, Politics, and Criminology. Since 2015, Ange had been an integral part of our team in various capacities before deciding to try her hand at business. Inspired by her passion for scripture, Ange then performed her best impression of the Prodigal Son, returning to us to now work in a full-time role with the Young Marists, which she loves. When not out-and-about passionately promoting the Young Marist kaupapa, Ange can be found running around after her son Tesi (who is the cutest baby ever) or gaining valuable perspective from her favourite show, Grey’s Anatomy.

Bri Grace

YOUNG MARIST COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAMMES COORDINATOR
BA (Te Reo Māori, Health and Physical Education)

Bri finished at Roncalli College in 2022 and moved from the big smoke of Timaru to Christchurch to pursue a degree in Te Reo Māori, Health and Physical Education. She has recently moved to the Capital, where she will lead our YMN and out-of-school programmes. Bri is incredibly passionate about Catholic leadership and social justice. When she isn’t studying or working with us, you can catch Bri killing it at Les Mills, locating Wellington’s best coffee spot, or baking up a storm. 

Anton Juan

YOUNG MARIST IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMMES COORDINATOR
BSc (Data Science)

Finding his way from the beautiful islands of Philippines to Te Whanganui a Tara, Anton departed St Patrick’s College in 2020 to pursue a Bachelor of Science at Victoria University. After being a leader at MYL for the past couple of years, he is joining us to help develop our digital presence while doing some serious (and we mean serious) admin with our schools in the network. When Anton isn’t working with us, you can find him emptying your local cafe’s coffee supply or lifting heavy things above his head.

Olivia dykes

HOBEN PROJECT AND MARKETING COORDINATOR
BCom (Marketing and Commercial Law)

Liv finished up at Marist College in 2020 and moved to Wellington (which you cannot beat on a good day) to gain a Bachelor of Commerce. After graduating and briefly navigating the corporate world, Liv realised she yearned for work that contributed to more than just a company's bottom line. Drawing upon her expertise and experience, she is now dedicated to shaping our communication strategies to expand our impact. If you want to find Liv when she’s not with us, you can listen out for an impeccable Dolphin impression or find her on her HGW. 

Kobe Betham

YOUNG MARIST PROGRAMMES COORDINATOR
Studying towards BA (English and Music)

Introducing the one and only Kobe Betham! Hailing from St Patrick’s College Silverstream, Kobe brings arguably the best organisation skills one has ever seen to our team (we’re talking folders, colour coding and page alignment like you’ve never seen before). Not only that, he is thoughtful, enthusiastic about dancing and saxophone and introducing Mary’s way of life to young people. He also writes fantastic reflections for our Marist Mail so make sure you’ve signed up to receive it!