About De Paul House

De Paul House have been housing families since 1986.

Annual Reports

De Paul House Annual Report for 2022 explores the expansion of properties for both, transitional and community housing which in turn has led to organizational growth as the housing demand continues to outweigh supply. Read how our services and team, work to ensure the best possible outcomes for all whānau seeking family support and housing. The financial summary for 2021 is also provided.

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Our Story

In 2020, De Paul House received registration as a Community Housing Provider.

Since 2017, De Paul House has expanded to include housing in the local community.
2014 saw major alterations and additions completed, including a purpose-built Early Childhood Centre, a Community Learning Centre, and accommodation for three larger self-contained units.
2006 The Daughters of Charity handed over management to a Charitable Trust Board and staff.

18th March 1986, the first family moved in. The Daughters of Charity managed the service and renamed it De Paul House, to reflect their affiliation to St Vincent de Paul and the work of the Society of St Vincent de Paul.

In March 1985, planning approval was received from the Northcote Borough Council. Stage one saw the establishment of six bedrooms able to house 22 people, a communal lounge, dining, kitchen, and laundry facilities.

In November 1984, the management committee included members of the local Society of St Vincent de Paul, The Daughters of Charity, St Mary's School and the Regional Pastoral Council. Some of these original members continue to be great supporters and volunteers of De Paul House even today.

18th March 1986, the first family moved in.

In the early 1980’s, the members of the Society of St Vincent de Paul, Northcote became deeply concerned about the number of families on the North Shore who were either living in overcrowded circumstances or were homeless. These families were on low incomes. The Society members subsequently approached Bishop Denis Browne, the Bishop of Auckland at the time and requested the use of St Dominic’s as an emergency housing facility, similar to that established by Monte Cecilia House which was set up the Sisters of Mercy in 1983.

The building housing De Paul House today, began life as a Catholic Boarding College in 1934 run by the Dominican Sisters.

Our Management Team

Jan Rutledge
General Manager

Jan Rutledge has worked in the transitional housing and social services sector for 14 years. She was appointed the role of General Manager in May 2014. During this time, Jan has overseen the considerable expansion of De Paul House’s services and housing provision.

Jan is proud of the hands- on approach of the De Paul House team, and their great work ethic. She acknowledges the resilience and generosity of the many families who have been through De Paul Houses’ doors.

Jan has a Bachelor of Arts, History and a Graduate Diploma in Not for profit Management (Unitec)

Naomi Malolo
Operations Manager

Naomi comes to De Paul House with experience in finance, business operations analysis and administration. Being part of an organisation that strives to help those who need it most, is the key reason she joined our team.

Naomi has a Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Management with First-Class Honours and Bachelor of Business in Commercial Law and Management (Auckland University of Technology)

Robert "Rocky" Adams
Social Work Team Leader

Rocky joins De Paul House with over 20 years' experience in crisis management from non-governmental organisations and Statutory roles.

His model of engagement centres around whānau and their strengths.

For Rocky, no task is too small or too big and it is with this mentality that makes his inclusion into the De Paul House team a great match.

Rocky is honoured to be given this opportunity to lead and support the family support team at De Paul House.

Rocky is a qualified Social Worker with a Bachelor of Bicultural Social Work
(Te Wānanga o Aotearoa)

Sesalina Setu
Tenancy Team Manager,
Transitional Housing

Sesalina has lived and worked on the North Shore for more than twenty years. With her experience, both in government and the not-for-profit sector, she has a well established relationship with people of all walks of life within the North Shore community.

She is very proud of her Samoan heritage. A well-known Samoan proverb she lives by is, O le ala i le pule o le tautua, "The
pathway to becoming a leader, is through serving." That is, serving people with your heart, with passion, with humility, and with respect.

She is humbled to be working for De Paul House, to provide homeless families with a safe and comfortable accommodation during their tenancy.

Christine Stevens
Tenancy Manager, Social Housing

Christine has over 15 years' experience in the property management industry.

She finds working at De Paul House very humbling and that providing housing for families in need, makes you think what is truly important in life.

Working alongside a great diverse team, means we help families with everything they need to build a better future for themselves, and their children.

Christine is working towards her
New Zealand Certificate of Residential Property Management (Level 4)