Richard Buchanan
Role:
Richard
lives in Christchurch and manages a small consultancy business called ‘Buck The
Trend Ltd’ providing
independent service consultancy and support to individuals and organisations
primarily within the disability and health sectors in New Zealand. Richard has worked in the disability sector
for the past 18 years including tertiary teaching, service leadership and
management, service development and service evaluation. He has also fulfilled coaching and management
roles within the individualised funding field in New Zealand.
From 2013 – 2016, Richard was employed as the
Manager of Provider Relationships and Personalised Funding for the Enabling
Good Lives demonstration in Christchurch.
Prior to this, Richard has worked for Manawanui (an individualised
funding host provider) as their National Projects and Contracts Manager. He began completing service evaluations with
SAMS in August 2016.
Richard has a Master’s Degree in Parks,
Recreation and Tourism Management and draws upon his experience of disability
in his work. Richard is passionate about
disabled people being supported to lead fully inclusive lives in the community
and have access to the opportunities that are available to all New Zealanders.