PUSHING BEYOND LIMITS
TO BE THE WORLD’S BEST WHEELCHAIR RACER AND A LEADER IN CREATING POSITIVE SOCIAL CHANGE.
Jaden aspires to amplify the influence sport has to create positive social change.
By excelling in sports, he embodies the power of the human spirit and inspires others to push boundaries. Together, we’re not just pushing the boundaries of physical achievement; we’re also making a tangible impact on society.
- Internationally Classified World Ranked T54 Wheelchair Racer
- #1 in the World for U20 T54 5000m (2023)
- 7 time National Record Holder since 2020
- 7 time National Champion since 2020
- Australian National Championships Bronze Medallist in 5000m (2023) and 400m (2022)
- Auckland University of Technology Male Athlete of the Year (2023)
- Auckland University of Technology Sporting Blues Award (2022, 2023, 2024)
- Harbour Sports Junior Male Athlete of the Year Finalist (2022 & 2023)
- College Sport Auckland Young Disabled Sportsman of the Year Winner (2021)
- Rangitoto College Para Athlete of the Year and Top Sporting Male Scholar Winner (2020, 2021)
- Parafed Auckland Athlete of the Year Winner (2020)
- North Harbour Club AIMES Award Service to the Community Winner (2024)
- Disability Sport Auckland Leadership Award Winner (2023)
- Attitude Spirit Award Winner (2021)
- Rangitoto College Excellence in Leadership Award (2021)
- Student Volunteer Army Gold Award Recipient (2021)
- Rangitoto College Deputy Head Boy & Leader of the Pastoral Care Committee (2021)
- Attitude Youth Spirit Award Winner (2018)
- NZ Youth Award for Services to the Disabled Community (2017)
- Murrays Bay Intermediate School Head Boy (2016)
- Murrays Bay Intermediate School Leadership in the School Community Winner (2015 & 2016)
- North Harbour Club Junior AIMES Award Service to the Community Winner (2015)
ATHLETE. AMBASSADOR. ADVOCATE. SPEAKER.
ATHLETE
Jaden has been a Para Athlete most of his life, competing in triathlons, wheelchair basketball, and swimming for many years at a high level. Since 2019, his focus has been on wheelchair racing. As an internationally classified T54 wheelchair racer, he is world-ranked and competes in 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 5000m, and 10km distances.
He holds numerous NZ age group records, has won multiple national titles, and has had podium finishes at international events.
Jaden held the #1 ranking in the world for the U20 5000m distance until 1st January, 2024 when he became a senior athlete. He was New Zealand’s first wheelchair racer to compete at a World Para Athletics Grand Prix Event.
AMBASSADOR
- Paralympics New Zealand Para Sport Champion
- Yes Disability Resource Centre
- Starship Foundation (1st ever ambassador)
- Wings for Life Charity World Run
- Medifab/Spex Seating
- Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon
- Disability Sports Auckland
Jaden works in a variety of roles – brand promotion, volunteer work, public speaking, fundraising, media campaigns and more.
ADVOCATE / ADVISOR
- Ministry of Youth Development’s Youth Advisory Group
- Auckland Transport Capital Projects Accessibility Group
- Halberg Foundation National Youth Council
- National I Lead Committee
- Kindred Foundation (Canada) Advisory Committee
- United Nations via The NZ Children’s Commission
Jaden represents the voices of young disabled New Zealanders, advocating for better opportunities to succeed in all aspects of life.
He has received numerous awards for his outstanding leadership in the community.
SPEAKER
Motivational/Inspirational Speaker since 2016
- Rotary Clubs
- Sports Clubs
- Organisations
- Charities
- Schools
- Podcasts, Live Presentations, TV
- Member of the New Zealand Professional Speakers Association
Jaden speaks about his journey through life, overcoming challenges, and breaking through barriers to achieve by embracing the boundless potential of the human spirit.
UNLOCK THE POWER OF ACHIEVEMENT
CONNECT WITH JADEN
If you’d like to learn more, or chat with Jaden about his journey and where you could team up for mutual benefit or just chat about mutual interests, please reach out.
Jaden would love to hear from you.
