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JOHN ROBERTSON
MANZAI - Director/Qualified Audiometrist
John is the managing Director of Hearing Technology and is a qualified Audiometrist. He is a caring person, who has been working with the hearing impaired for twenty years. He has the skills and knowledge to help you with your hearing loss from initial assessment to fitting you with the best hearing aid available - he understands hearing loss, and knows what you need. He achieved his qualification in Audiometry in Australia and is a full member of the Academy of New Zealand Audiometrists Incorporated. He also holds qualifications in the field of electronics as an Electronics Technician and Computer Servicing Specialist. This background has given him a unique range of skills that are so important in the fitting of state-of-the-art hearing aids. As the Managing Director, he is also responsible for casting the vision of the company, and making sure that YOU the customer receive the guarantee of improved hearing.



BRYAN DEW
Audiometrist
Bryan has been with Hearing Technology for nearing nine years. He first started out as the repair technician, repairing aids with wiring which is not much thicker than a human hair. Now as a qualified Audiometrist and a full member of ANZAI (Academy of New Zealand Audiometrists Incorporated), Bryan takes pride in his job which involves testing hearing and fitting you with the best hearing aid technology to meet your needs.  As a hearing aid wearing himself, Bryan understands what it’s like to deal with hearing loss and enjoys helping others with the same issues he faces.  Bryan is married, has three daughters and says “the most important thing for me in relation to my hearing is that I’m part of the conversation at home and know what’s going on.  Our logo says ‘Giving back life’ and that’s what I’ve experienced with my new hearing aids”.

BRAD POPE (BSLT; Maud; MNZAS)
Audiologist
Brad Pope joined us full-time in late 2006. Brad has a sound understanding of communication sciences and holds dual qualifications in both Communication Disorders and clinical Audiology.

Having graduated with a Bachelor Qualification in Speech-Language Therapy (BSLT) from the University of Canterbury, Brad went on to further his expertise completing a Masters Degree in Clinical Audiology (Maud) at the University of Auckland. In addition to working in the private sector, he has also spent three years working at the Canterbury University in hearing research, clinical education and as a practicing audiologist within the department of Communication Disorders.  Now as a member of the team at Hearing Technology, Brad’s primary focus is in private practice where he serves an important role in meeting the listening needs of Government funded audiological work.  Brad is a Full Member of the New Zealand Audiological Society (MNZAS) and an accredited provider to all New Zealand funded Audiological work (i.e. Enable New Zealand; War Pensions; ACC; Gold card holders etc).   

Brad receives great pleasure from helping others communicate optimally. He is very much a “people person” and fitting with our profession shows empathy to any person affected with communication impairment. He prides himself in being able to provide a professional service through reaching the ‘best’ solution for each individual’s needs and circumstance.

As a keen outdoorsman, Brad can be found either hunting or diving during his time away from work. “Always good to have a well stocked freezer for friends and family BBQs” states Brad.

Brad welcomes anyone wishing to gain advice and/or explore assistance with their hearing loss to come along and discuss their situation with him, without obligation.


CHRIS JOSEPH
Audiometrist
Chris joined the team in 2008.  Chris comes from India where he has 20 years audiological experience including running and owning his own practice.  Having been in business himself he understands the essential elements of a successful practice.  He strives to give you an exceptional experience you may never get anywhere else, as well as access to cutting edge technology that will give you better hearing.  He loves his job and our beautiful country and is a real asset to our team in Auckland.


KATRIN WENDEL
Audiometrist
Katrin is an experienced Audiometrist, having qualified in Germany several years ago. She worked for one of the largest hearing aid dispensing clinics in Germany for five years before moving to New Zealand and has a vast range of experience with many different brands of hearing aid which we also fit here. Katrin has a great personality, is patient and very knowledgeable.

In 2008 Katrin decided to return to studies to further her audiology studies and complete her Masters degree.  We are fortunate enough to still have Katrin working for us on a part-time basis during this time.


JOY WALSH
Audiometrist / Hearing Therapist
Joy is a “Mainlander”, born in Dunedin and educated at Otago Girl’s High School. (She still has her uniform including hat). Having graduated from Otago University she taught Physical Education, Mathematics and Science in 3 Secondary Schools in Dunedin over the following 27 years. On moving to Christchurch she trained as a Hearing Therapist and worked for the Hearing association for the next 9 years. This role involved all aspects of rehabilitation of the hearing impaired including needs assessment, lip reading/speech reading, auditory training, communication skills, hearing loss counseling, hearing aid management, and assistive listening devices advice. Additionally Joy was an educational instructor to allied professionals, involved in writing NZQA unit standards, and undertook aural rehabilitation with adult Cochlear Implant recipients.

It was with these skills that Joy joined our team in Christchurch in 1989, trained as an audiometrist (qualifying through Australia) thus adding hearing aid fitting skills to her expertise. The year 2000 saw Joy move further North to Auckland and continued her work in this field for Associated Hearing, currently Hearing Technology.

Add all those years up and it will be no surprise then that she is a “Grandma”. She likes to swim, (so she can still fit into that school uniform) and has a friendly, cheerful and outgoing personality.

Joy loves to laugh and endeavors to adhere to the philosophy of “the client feels better about themselves on leaving than when they arrived”.


JO ELLIS
Branch Manager
Jo is our Christchurch Branch Manager and has many years experience in a wide range of management and marketing fields.  She has worked in all the non-clinical departments of the company over the past six years, which together with her previous experience have equipped her well to lead the team in Christchurch.  Jo is energised by people, and gains the most satisfaction from hearing stories of clients whose lives have been changed through the clinical expertise of our clinicians.


STEPHANIE ROBERTS
Practice Manager
Stephanie is our Practice Manager and is responsible for making sure the Christchurch and surrounding satellite clinics run smoothly and efficiently. She joined our Team in 2005 and brought with her a wealth of experience having worked in a medical office environment for many years. Not only is she experienced in the work she does but also enjoys the day to day people contact her job provides.


LYNN TOEPFER
Office Co-ordinator, Auckland
If you get an “American Accent” when calling our Auckland Branch you will know you are speaking to Lynn.

Friendly, approachable, and always helpful, Lynn “enjoys people”.

She has a wealth of experience both in reception and administration within the medical field. Lynn worked in a private hospital in Chicago (the city she was born in) on general registration and later in reception for surgery.

In 2004 Lynn emigrated to NZ to join her mother, daughter, and other family members but leaving behind (in Chicago) her son and 3 grandchildren.

On arrival she worked in reception for Auckland Eye and early in 2006 she brought her outgoing personality to join the staff at Associated Hearing (now Hearing Technology).

If you call into the Remuera Branch in person you will meet Lynn and see why she was a “Model” in her younger days.

SUE JOHNS
Receptionist
Sue is our receptionist and is probably the first person you will talk to either on the phone, or when you visit.  Sue has a lovely, calming nature and is always very welcoming and makes sure you get to see the right person who can help you. 


SHARON ROBERTSON
Administrator
Being married to the boss Sharon has been involved since day one.  All those years ago from very small beginnings to what it has become today.  Sharon feels privileged to get to know such an awesome team that makes it all happen, both in Timaru, Christchurch and Auckland.  As an outcome of recent restructure within the Company, she now has a national hands-on role working in the accounts department based in Christchurch.  Sharon shares the team goal of providing you with the best service delivered in an atmosphere of friendly professionalism

Hearing Technology's Christchurch team are (from image left to right): John Robertson (Managing Director), Jo Ellis, Stephanie Roberts, Brad Pope, Katrin Wendel, Bryan Dew and Sue Johns

Hearing Technology's Auckland team are (from image left to right): Chris Joseph, Lyn Toepfer, John Robertson (Managing Director), and Joy Walsh