Staff Delegations of Authority
Last updated: March 2025
Key Decision Maker – All Offices
Maurice Trapp
Responsible for all Governance and Risk Management decisions across the company.
Provider Relationships and Vendor Communications
Brent Wright
Overarching responsibilities including:
Provider and vendor relationship management
Communication of plans with suppliers
Also responsible for:
Management of cash flow
Authorising emergency payments
Approving employment of temporary staff
Ensuring staff welfare
Analysing cost of downtime vs recovery options
Reconstitution, Insurance & Client Communications
Rupert Gough
Responsible for:
Development and execution of Reconstitution Plans
Managing General and Risk Insurance for Directors and staff
Overseeing Client Communications during crisis or change
IT and Business Systems – Essential Services Support
Regions: Auckland, Tauranga, Hamilton, Cambridge
Rupert Gough – Lead
Sandra Sutton – Support
Region: Napier
Sarah Jones
Region: Christchurch
Jack Radford
Responsibilities:
Ensure continuity of information systems and equipment
Deploy and manage collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom, remote access)
Ensure availability of electronic and hardcopy records
Group and Employee Benefits – All Offices
Sian Johnson
Tim Jones
Responsible for operational continuity and response in all matters related to Group and Employee Benefits schemes.
Staffing, Communications & Health and Safety
Rupert Gough
Responsible for the following across all regions:
Communication of plans with employees and partners
Identity and access management
Vulnerability handling and disclosure
Oversight of mass sick leave or health crises
Recruitment of part-time or replacement staff
Website and Social Media Updates
Rupert Gough
Responsible for client communication via MTG’s website and social media across the following regions:
Auckland
Tauranga
Napier
Hamilton
Cambridge
Christchurch