Ms Jessica Buddendijk, QSM, of Auckland, for services to the aged care sector
Ms Jessica Buddendijk founded Jelica Limited, an aged care advisory service and education organisation.
She developed a quality assurance programme for facilities to continue achieving a high standard of care.
She developed a food plan which assists aged care facilities to comply with food safety regulations. She is Chair of Care Association New Zealand.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, she has assisted and supported aged care facilities around New Zealand. She was appointed to the P1834 Health and Disability Service Standard Committee.
Ms Buddendijk is a Life Member of Cancer Society Auckland and volunteers with the Breast Cancer Association.