Anna Barham

2026 NZGDA Chair. Managing Director of Balancing Monkey Games, MSc in Psychology, ex medical manager, musician and mum. I love seeing people grow in their strengths. I always see the bigger picture. Healthy positivity!

Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

About

I love being a boss. I love looking after my staff, taking care of the day-to-day boring business stuff while they all create something amazing. I love that our company is quietly changing the world, by showing that kindness works.

Experience

  • Managing Director at Balancing Monkey Games
    Nov 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 9 mos

    Business development, including pitching and networking; recruiting, hiring and supporting staff; local community outreach; invoicing, payroll, financial reporting and administration; QA testing.

  • Fundraiser at Straight Up Trust
    Jan 2024 - Jul 2024 · 7 mos

    Stepping into a small corner of a very large pair of shoes... I am helping out the Straight Up Trust, which runs the Rock Solid youth programmes in South Dunedin and Brockville, by continuing the vital fundraising work which was part of the late great Kristin Jack's job.

  • Practice Manager at Dunedin South Medical Centre
    Dec 2014 - Aug 2020 · 5 yrs 9 mos

    Manage a busy medical centre in a high-needs area. Invoicing / accounts, payroll, staff management, liaising with PHO, meeting government targets, strategic planning, project managing renovations, basic IT management. Privacy, health & safety and complaints officer. Pandemic management.

  • Worship Team Leader at Southlife Church
    Jan 2014 - Apr 2016 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Choosing, preparing and teaching repertoire. Helping team members to grow in their own abilities and giftings. Rostering. Singing and playing piano.

  • Volunteer at Servants Health Centre
    Dec 2013 - Nov 2014 · 1 yr

    Successfully applied for grants, provided casual medical reception cover (including very basic triage), followed up unpaid ACC claims, helped patients fill in forms.