Chief Executive Officer
ANZII, AAII, Dip Direct Mkting

Brian originally started his business career working for a London-based insurance company and has had 20 years experience with international risk consultancy companies in senior management roles. He has had national and international experience in all facets of business risk analysis and management.

Brian established IMNZ in 1995, seeing a need for consultancy services centered on managing the "human risk" factors at work through the effective management of injuries, illness, absenteeism and injury prevention. IMNZ was rebranded March 2006 to Wellnz to reflect the services and vision of the practice.

"My role at Wellnz is to provide leadership, strategies and focus to make a successful and profitable company and to provide the resources and skills to deliver beyond  the expectations of our clients".

General Manager, Marketing and Development.
RN, NCMan., Nat Dip (Technology)

"I really enjoy helping my clients solve problems with their people".

General Manager, Operations, and Manager, Northern Region
Bachelor of Social Science (Waikato)
Major in Psychology with supporting subjects in Philosophy and Physics.

Daryl graduated in 1992 and in 1993 joined Children, Youth and Family. He worked in three fields of social work, being youth justice, care & protection and residential. Daryl commenced with Wellnz in June 1997 as a Case Manager based in Auckland.  After 4 years he was transferred to Christchurch as Manager (Southern Region) and five years later accepted the role in Auckland as Manager (Northern Region).

In addition to Daryl's regional roles he is also responsible for the maintenance and improvement to Wellnz's Quality System (ISO 9001:2000), and he has led the development of electronic systems and processes for Wellnz, including the Wiki information resource, and the Wellnz intranet.

In 2007 Daryl accepted the position of General Manager, Operations which encompasses all Wellnz branches and the quality system.

"I am often asked by my clients for advice on people issues outside injury management and health & safety. My challenge is to find a solution where all parties win."

General Manager, Finance and Administration
BA (Psych), Dip Police Studies.

Rob’s first job was in the NZ Police which he started in 1993. During this time, he performed frontline and investigative duties in Auckland as well as being a Negotiator. In 2001, Rob left the Police and travelled to London where he retrained as an Accountant. The last 2 years in London, Rob was the Financial Controller for a media & branding company.

In 2006, Rob returned to New Zealand and joined the Wellnz family in May of that year.  With an emphasis on enhancing the internal control environment and implementing more in-depth reporting, Rob aims to ensure accountability and transparency of both financial and non-financial indicators. Rob is also becoming involved in developing new and existing client relationships.

“In addition to capturing the historical information, I like to see my role as providing a platform to base future decisions. I am supporting both management and clients to add value and meet shared objectives.”

Manager, Special Projects
RN, Dip Health (CM)

After completing her nursing training in 1988, Denise worked in the United Kingdom as a group leader managing a residential home for people with intellectual disabilities. Upon her return to New Zealand in 1994, she began work with ACC as a case manager, and after four years worked specifically with large employers as an industry based case manager. Denise joined Wellnz in 1998, initially managing Wellnz's Christchurch branch before moving to Auckland.

As well as special projects, Denise has national responsibilities for maintaining ISO9002 certification and ACCPP audit standards. In 2010, Denise assumed responsibility for all internal and external training services for Wellnz. Denise developed and manages the Wellnz Competency Programme for case managers, claims managers and claims assistants. She also co-ordinates and manages training seminars for clients.

"My role includes the ongoing development and improvement of our internal systems to ensure we continue to deliver a high level of service to our clients. So much of what we do comes down to our professionalism and our technical knowledge. It is essential we continue to lead the industry and the profession, and our competency programme helps us do that, as we deliver to our own high standards".

Principal Case Manager, and Manager, Southern Region.
Post Graduate Diploma in Health and Case Management, Auckland University.

Patti joined Wellnz in 2004 as Case Manager dealing with Canterbury District Health Board, the South Island's largest employer. She has more than 20 years experience in injury case management with work, and non work injuries, and health issues affecting an employee's ability to return to work. She has also worked in the insurance industry, and with another third party administrator.

Patti became Branch Manager of Wellnz's Christchurch branch in 2007, but continues her role as a case manager managing high risk workplace injuries for ACC accredited employers throughout New Zealand. She became Principal Case Manager in 2008 following a re-allocation of responsbilities within Wellnz in anticipation of continued business growth and expansion.

"My objective is to help employers manage the medical, social and vocational rehabilitation services required by employees who have suffered injuries as the result of work or non work accidents to achieve sustainable, cost effective, and time-framed outcomes that assists them to achieve independence."

Manager, Midlands Region.

After working for six years in fire and general insurance, Dianne moved into the ACC private insurance market in 2000. She worked initially as a case manager managing the ACC tail claims contract, and then delivered ACCPP front end case and account management.

Dianne has been involved since 2000 as account manager and case manager for three large district health boards. She was team leader prior to becoming Wellnz's Midland Region Branch Manager.

"I am committed to delivering high quality day-to-day case management functions on behalf of clients, and day-to-day account management to agreed service levels for employers, ensuring their needs are met and where possible, exceeded."