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Raise (formerly EAPworks) is a leading provider of Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP) in New Zealand. Founded by Mark Sames and Julie Crawley, we are a network of EAP practitioners, counsellors, psychologists and other relevant providers, operating throughout New Zealand.
We have a passion for assisting people to gain the maximum opportunities from a changing work environment. We believe healthy and resilient people are the key to a productive, positive workplace. |
Our vision is to provide a range of professional services that promote positive work communities, and we seek to:
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JOnathan dixon
MANAGing director
Jonathan first joined Raise (formerly EAPworks) in 2017, bringing with him several years leadership experience, steering businesses to success across Australia and New Zealand.
Earlier in his career, Jonathan provided coaching and mentoring in both the private and corporate sectors in New Zealand and Australia, became a frequent speaker on mental health and wellbeing issues facing New Zealanders, and worked with all levels of management, facilitating positive change for individuals and organisations.
Jonathan is a strong advocate for healthy workplace culture, seeking to bring the best out in others, committed to improving the mental health and wellbeing of all New Zealanders, and passionate about helping people thrive.
Jonathan has spent several years working and living overseas, but now resides in Canterbury where he lives with his wife Nadine and three teenage children.
Earlier in his career, Jonathan provided coaching and mentoring in both the private and corporate sectors in New Zealand and Australia, became a frequent speaker on mental health and wellbeing issues facing New Zealanders, and worked with all levels of management, facilitating positive change for individuals and organisations.
Jonathan is a strong advocate for healthy workplace culture, seeking to bring the best out in others, committed to improving the mental health and wellbeing of all New Zealanders, and passionate about helping people thrive.
Jonathan has spent several years working and living overseas, but now resides in Canterbury where he lives with his wife Nadine and three teenage children.
nadine dixon
NATIONAL service MANAGER
Having worked in senior management in both the private and corporate sectors for over 15 years, Nadine has extensive experience building and fostering personal resilience in staff, and developing wellbeing strategies to benefit individuals, teams and organisations. With her professional and empathetic approach, Nadine delivers quality therapeutic support in any situation. Trained in Critical Incident, Suicide Triage and Risk Management, Nadine is an experienced facilitator and trainer. She is passionate about improving the mental health and wellbeing of individuals, and providing practical solutions to help build resilience and foster positive workplace environments.
Nadine lives in Canterbury with her husband, Jonathan, and their three teenage children.
Nadine lives in Canterbury with her husband, Jonathan, and their three teenage children.
Nicola Gaze
Relationship specialist
Nicola originally trained as an Occupational Therapist working in the Community Mental Health Sector, and she has over 25 years' experience working across a variety of sectors in training, facilitating, and presenting. Nicola is passionate about improving the mental health and wellbeing of individuals, empowering people to bring their best to both their work and personal life. She delivers quality therapeutic support as a facilitator, and is also trained in Critical Incident Stress Management.
Nicola is based in Auckland with her husband and four teenage/young adult children.
Nicola is based in Auckland with her husband and four teenage/young adult children.
david sanders
wellbeing SPECIALIST
David began work with Raise (formerly EAPworks) in 2019. He has over 34 years of experience in the mental health sector, working with clients from the public, to the corporate sector. He has worked in trauma, depression, suicide, gender issues, sexual dysfunction and addictions, and Critical Incident support.
David worked in his own private practice for many years and during this time was the supervisor for the Whangaparaoa Hospice, and critical incident contact for Mobil. He is also an educator and supervisor.
David worked in his own private practice for many years and during this time was the supervisor for the Whangaparaoa Hospice, and critical incident contact for Mobil. He is also an educator and supervisor.
Practitioners and Partners
Raise is a dedicated team of carefully selected professionals working together for the good of our clients and organisational partners.
All Raise practitioners are fully accredited within their field and are members of a professional body.
All Raise practitioners are fully accredited within their field and are members of a professional body.
