Reporoa's Charlotte Saunders began Girls' Brigade as a 7 year-old and now holds the organisastion's highest position.
She was voted in as National Commissioner for Girls' Brigade New Zealand at their annual AGM in June and will hold the position for the next three years.
The organisation is an international Christian movement for girls aged 5 to 18.
Groups in New Zealand meet weekly enjoying challenges, growing friendships, learning new skills and strengthening faith, all while having fun.
The National Commissioner's role within the organisation is to provide governance, leadership, and support and sustain the work of Girls' Brigade New Zealand.
The 33-year-old is the youngest person to hold this position in the organisation.
Girls' Brigade has been a lifelong passion for Ms Saunders who joined the 2nd Taradale Girls' Brigade company in Napier in 1990.
She went to her first Fonomarae, a national camp bringing together girls throughout New Zealand, when she was 13 and has been going to Girls' Brigade national camps every four years since.
Ms Saunders has been attending international Girls' Brigade camps since she was 16, meeting with Girls' Brigade leaders and girls throughout the United Kingdom and Singapore.
At 18 she completed the Queen's Award, a two year programme consisting of voluntary service in the community, contributions to her local Girls' Brigade company, a national assessment weekend, and a presentation at Parliament.
The Queen's Award is the highest international award for Girls' Brigade and is presented at Government House in Wellington for New Zealand recipients.
She said being the National Commissioner was one way she could give back.
"Leaders took the time to listen and encourage me as I was a child and teenager. It is through Girls' Brigade that I am the person I am today."
Ms Saunders was excited to contribute fresh ideas to boost growth and support Girls' Brigade leaders at the grassroots levels.
She wants other girls to feel valued, equal, and have a hope for their futures.