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

  • 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

  • Andy Blackburn

    Operations Manager
    Kaiwhakahaere Mahi

Tari Mātauranga
Education Programmes

  • Vicki-Lee Tyacke

    Vicki-Lee Tyacke

    Education Manager
    Āpiha Matauranga

  • 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

  • Manu Miller

    Trades Tutor Kaiako Mahi-a-ringa

  • Vicki Pettitt

    Horticulture Tutor
    Kaiako Ahuone

Tari Whakarite Mahi
Employment Programmes

  • Jo Robinson

    Jo Robinson

    Employment Programme Manager
    Āpiha Mahi Papatono 

  • Erika Walsh

    Employment Consultant, Levin
    Mātanga Mahi 

  • Greg Webb

    Employment Consultant, Wairarapa
    Mātanga Mahi 

  • Lottz Tovi'o

    Driving Instructor, Wairarapa
    Kai Tohutohu Taraiwa

  • Louise Why

    Employment Consultant, Otaki Mātanga Mahi

  • 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 

  • Theresa Williams

    Theresa Williams

    Employment Consultant, Palmerston North
    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

  • Delphi Winters

    Delphi Winters

    Social Services Manager
    Kaiwhakahaere Tautoko

  • Aidan De Vocht

    Aidan De Vocht

    Youth Service Team Leader
    Kaiārahi Rangatahi

  • 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

  • Ariana Bell

    Casual Youth Worker
    Kaimahi Rangatahi Taamahi

  • James Foster

    Attendance Coordinator
    Kaiawhina Tautoko Mātauranga

  • La Hoya Te Peeti

    Attendance Coordinator
    Kaiawhina Tautoko Mātauranga

  • Lora Wallace

    Youth Coordinator - College Team, Manawatu
    Kairuruku Rangatahi

  • Nicki Rees

    Social Services Team Leader
    Kaiārahi a Tīma

  • Rochelle Beaumont

    Attendance Coordinator
    Kaiawhina Tautoko Mātauranga

  • Rohini Ngaluafe

    Rohini Ngaluafe

    Youth Coordinator - College Team, Horowhenua
    Kairuruku Rangatahi

Tari Whakangungu Kaimahi
Workplace Training

  • Sarah Rutter-Smith

    Sarah Rutter-Smith

    Learning & Development Manager
    Āpiha Akonga me te Whakawanake

  • Narita Dixon

    Workplace Training Tutor
    Kaiwhakaako

  • Sue Mckeown

    Workplace Training Tutor
    Kaiwhakaako

  • Les Oxnam

    Workplace Training Tutor
    Kaiwhakaako

Tari Tumu Herenga Waka
Administration & Support Services

  • Gordon Rongonui

    Gordon Rongonui

    Cultural Advisor
    Kaiarahi

  • 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

  • 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

  • Ralph Mayman

    IT Administrator
    Kaiwhakahaere Hangarau

  • Yasmine Gocht

    Yasmine Gocht

    Office Administrator
    Kaiwhakahaere a Tari

  • Alexis McDermott-Carroll

    Pulse Café operator
    Kaiwhakahaere Kawhe

  • Anahera Whakataka-Tutauha

    Pulse Cafe Kaiwhakahaere Kawhe

  • 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.

There are currently no vacancies available.

When opportunities arise, they will be advertised here and on SEEK, with application instructions and downloadable position descriptions (PDFs).

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