Te Ope Kaimahi
Meet Our Team
The right people make taking the first step so much easier. Our team has a wide range of skills and experience, and are here to work alongside you. We're proud to help each ākonga achieve their goals and aspirations.
Ngā Kaihautū
Leadership Team
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![Patrick Rennell]()
Patrick Rennell
CEO
Tumu Whakarae -
![Jo Robinson]()
Jo Robinson
Employment Programmes Manager
Āpiha Mahi Papatono -
![Vicki-Lee Tyacke]()
Vicki-Lee Tyacke
Education Manager
Āpiha Matauranga -
![Delphi Winters]()
Delphi Winters
Social Services Manager
Kaiwhakahaere Tautoko -
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Andy Blackburn
Operations Manager
Kaiwhakahaere Mahi
Tari Mātauranga
Education Programmes
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![Vicki-Lee Tyacke]()
Vicki-Lee Tyacke
Education Manager
Āpiha Matauranga -
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Tracey Haley
Student Support Advisor
Awhi Tauira -
![Doreen Aldrich]()
Doreen Aldrich
Hospitality Tutor
Kaiako Manaaki -
![Heather Gudsell]()
Heather Gudsell
Foundations Tutor
Kaiako Tuāpapa -
![Janine Janssen]()
Janine Janssen
Health & Wellbeing Tutor
Kaiako Hauora -
![Patricio Contreras]()
Patricio Contreras
Foundations Tutor
Kaiako Tuāpapa -
![Sahil Hussein]()
Sahil Hussein
Cookery Tutor
Kaiako Āpiha -
![Chris Dubois]()
Chris Dubois
Future Pathways Tutor Kaiako Te Ara Paerangi
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Manu Miller
Trades Tutor Kaiako Mahi-a-ringa
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Vicki Pettitt
Horticulture Tutor
Kaiako Ahuone
Tari Whakarite Mahi
Employment Programmes
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![Jo Robinson]()
Jo Robinson
Employment Programme Manager
Āpiha Mahi Papatono -
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Erika Walsh
Employment Consultant, Levin
Mātanga Mahi -
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Greg Webb
Employment Consultant, Wairarapa
Mātanga Mahi -
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Lottz Tovi'o
Driving Instructor, Wairarapa
Kai Tohutohu Taraiwa -
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Louise Why
Employment Consultant, Otaki Mātanga Mahi
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![Renae Rider]()
Renae Rider
Employment Consultant, Palmerston North
Mātanga Mahi -
![Sandra Rowland]()
Sandra Rowland
Employment Consultant, Levin
Mātanga Mahi -
![Sonia Whakatihi]()
Sonia Whakatihi
Employment Consultant, Levin
Mātanga Mahi -
![Tessa Feomaia]()
Tessa Feomaia
Employment Consultant, Levin
Mātanga Mahi -
![Toni Sinclair]()
Toni Sinclair
Employment Consultant, Wairarapa
Mātanga Mahi -
![Willy Tupara]()
Willy Tupara
Driving Instructor
Kai Tohutohu Taraiwa -
![Terry Hansen]()
Terry Hansen
Driving Instructor, Levin
Kai Tohutohu Taraiwa
Tari Manaaki ā-Whānau
Social Services
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![Delphi Winters]()
Delphi Winters
Social Services Manager
Kaiwhakahaere Tautoko -
![Aidan De Vocht]()
Aidan De Vocht
Youth Service Team Leader
Kaiārahi Rangatahi -
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Ashlee Wright
Youth Coach
Kaiārahi Taiohi -
![Bex Sherning]()
Bex Sherning
Transition Support Worker
Kaimahi Whakawhiti -
![Drew Gu-Mulitalo]()
Drew Gu-Mulitalo
Attendance Coordinator
Kaiawhina Tautoko Mātauranga -
![Graham Wright]()
Graham Wright
Youth Mentor
Kaiwhakaruruhau Rangatahi -
![Jodie Nicholson]()
Jodie Nicholson
Youth Mentor
Kaiwhakaruruhau Rangatahi -
![Laura Bignell-Tupara]()
Laura Bignell-Tupara
Youth Coach
Kaiārahi Taiohi -
![Paora O'Donnell]()
Paora O'Donnell
Youth Mentor
Kaiwhakaruruhau Rangatahi -
![Reo Daniela]()
Reo Daniela
Youth Coach
Kaiārahi Taiohi -
![Alana Singer]()
Alana Singer
Attendance Coordinator
Kaiawhina Tautoko Matauranga -
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Ariana Bell
Casual Youth Worker
Kaimahi Rangatahi Taamahi -
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James Foster
Attendance Coordinator
Kaiawhina Tautoko Mātauranga -
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La Hoya Te Peeti
Attendance Coordinator
Kaiawhina Tautoko Mātauranga -
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Lora Wallace
Youth Coordinator - College Team, Manawatu
Kairuruku Rangatahi -
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Rochelle Beaumont
Attendance Coordinator
Kaiawhina Tautoko Mātauranga -
![Rohini Ngaluafe]()
Rohini Ngaluafe
Youth Coordinator - College Team, Horowhenua
Kairuruku Rangatahi
Tari Whakangungu Kaimahi
Workplace Training
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![Sarah Rutter-Smith]()
Sarah Rutter-Smith
Learning & Development Manager
Āpiha Akonga me te Whakawanake -
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Narita Dixon
Workplace Training Tutor
Kaiwhakaako -
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Sue Mckeown
Workplace Training Tutor
Kaiwhakaako -
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Les Oxnam
Workplace Training Tutor
Kaiwhakaako
Tari Tumu Herenga Waka
Administration & Support Services
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![Gordon Rongonui]()
Gordon Rongonui
Senior Cultural Advisor
Kaiarahi Matua -
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Rhonda Harvey
Team Leader Administration
Kaiarahi Whakahaere Tari -
![Mariae Royal]()
Mariae Royal
Assistant Accountant
Kai Hapai Kaute -
![Donna O’Reilly]()
Donna O’Reilly
HR Officer
Kaiwhakahaere Pūmanawa Tangata -
![Georgia Robinson]()
Georgia Robinson
Office Administrator
Kaiwhakahaere a Tari -
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Jana Grohnert
Office Administrator
Kaiwhakahaere a Tari -
![Kirsty Kiri]()
Kirsty Kiri
Office Administrator
Kaiwhakahaere a Tari -
![Melissa Teal]()
Melissa Teal
Office Administrator
Kaiwhakahaere a Tari -
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Ralph Mayman
IT Administrator
Kaiwhakahaere Hangarau -
![Yasmine Gocht]()
Yasmine Gocht
Office Administrator
Kaiwhakahaere a Tari -
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Alexis McDermott-Carroll
Pulse Café operator
Kaiwhakahaere Kawhe -
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Anahera Whakataka-Tutauha
Pulse Cafe Kaiwhakahaere Kawhe
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Karen Mayman
Office Administrator
Kaiwhakahaere a Tari
Tūranga Wātea
Our Vacancies
Interested in making a difference in our community? We’d love to hear from people who share our values.
Employment Consultant/Tutor - Job Description (pdf 34kb)
Employment Programmes Manager - Job Description (886kb)
When opportunities arise, they are advertised here and on SEEK, with application instructions and downloadable position descriptions (PDFs).
Whakapā Mai
Come Talk To Us
We’re very friendly and keen to hear from you!
Reach out to us today.