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 Programme Manager
Āpiha Mahi Papatono -
![Vicki-Lee Tyacke]()
Vicki-Lee Tyacke
Education Manager
Āpiha Matauranga -
![Delphi Winters]()
Delphi Winters
Social Services Manager
Kaiwhakahaere Tautoko -
![Sarah McRae]()
Sarah McRae
Culture & Operations Manager
Āpiha Tikanga Tangata
Tari Manaaki ā-Whānau
Social Services
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![Delphi Winters]()
Delphi Winters
Social Services Manager
Kaiwhakahaere Tautoko -
![Lyn Cooper]()
Lyn Cooper
Social Services Team Leader
Kaiiraranga ā Whāmau -
![Aidan De Vocht]()
Aidan De Vocht
Youth Service Team Leader
Kaiārahi Rangatahi -
![Alana Singer]()
Alana Singer
Attendance Coordinator
Kaimahi Taiohi Ratonga Tau mai -
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Ashlee Wright
Youth Coach
Kaiārahi Taiohi -
![Bex Sherning]()
Bex Sherning
Transition Support Worker
Kaimahi Whakawhiti -
![Graham Wright]()
Graham Wright
Youth Mentor
Kaiwhakaruruhau Rangatahi -
![Jodie Nicholson]()
Jodie Nicholson
Youth Mentor
Kaiwhakaruruhau Rangatahi -
![Keira Sewell]()
Keira Sewell
Youth Coordinator – College Team, Manawatū
Kairuruku Rangatahi -
![Laura Bignell-Tupara]()
Laura Bignell-Tupara
Youth Coach
Kaiārahi Taiohi -
![Paora O’Donnell]()
Paora O’Donnell
Attendance Coordinator
Kaiawhina Tautoko Mātauranga -
![Quintin Moeke]()
Quintin Moeke
Youth Mentor
Kaiwhakaruruhau Rangatahi -
![Raelene Motu]()
Raelene Motu
Attendance Coordinator
Kaiawhina Tautoko Mātauranga -
![Reo Daniela]()
Reo Daniela
Youth Coach
Kaiārahi Taiohi -
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Rochelle Beaumont
Attendance Coordinator
Kaiawhina Tautoko Mātauranga -
![Sarah Knight]()
Sarah Knight
Youth Coordinator
Kairuruku Rangatahi -
![Ta’lia Tuitama]()
Ta’lia Tuitama
Youth Coordinator
Kairuruku Rangatahi
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
Kaiawhina Hauora -
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Manu Miller
Trades Tutor
Kaiako mahi-a-ringa -
![Patricio Contreras]()
Patricio Contreras
Foundations Tutor
Kaiako Tuāpapa -
![Sahil Hussein]()
Sahil Hussein
Cookery Tutor
Āpiha Kaiako -
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Vicki Pettitt
Horticulture Tutor
Kaiwhakaako Ahuone -
![Waiora Herewini]()
Waiora Herewini
Hospitality Tutor
Kaiako Manaaki
Tari Whakarite Mahi
Employment Programmes
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![Jo Robinson]()
Jo Robinson
Employment Programme Manager
Āpiha Mahi Papatono -
![Eleanor Somerset]()
Eleanor Somerset
Employment Consultant, Levin
Mātanga Mahi -
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Fraser Daysh
Employment Consultant, Palmerston North
Mātanga Mahi -
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Mike Allanson
Employment Consultant, Wairarapa
Mātanga Mahi -
![Renae Rider]()
Renae Rider
Employment Consultant, Palmerston North
Mātanga Mahi -
![Sandra Rowland]()
Sandra Rowland
Employment Consultant, Levin
Mātanga Mahi -
![Sarah McKenzie]()
Sarah McKenzie
Employment Consultant, Palmerston North
Mātanga Mahi -
![Sonia Whakatihi]()
Sonia Whakatihi
Employment Consultant, Levin
Mātanga Mahi -
![Tessa Feomaia]()
Tessa Feomaia
Employment Consultant, Levin
Mātanga Mahi -
![Terry Hansen]()
Terry Hansen
Driving Instructor, Levin
Kai Tohutohu Taraiwa -
![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
Tari Whakangungu Kaimahi
Workplace Training
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![Sarah Rutter-Smith]()
Sarah Rutter-Smith
Learning & Development Manager
Āpiha Akornga me te Whakawanake -
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Karen McAviney
Workplace Training Tutor
Kaiwhakaako -
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Les Oxnam
Workplace Training Tutor
Kaiwhakaako -
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Narita Dixon
Workplace Training Tutor
Kaiwhakaako -
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Philippa Bascand
Workplace Training Tutor
Kaiwhakaako -
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Sue Mckeown
Workplace Training Tutor
Kaiwhakaako
Tari Tumu Herenga Waka
Administration & Support Services
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![Sarah McRae]()
Sarah McRae
Culture & Operations Manager
Āpiha Tikanga Tangata -
![Gordon Rongonui]()
Gordon Rongonui
Cultural Advisor
Te Toki a Iwi -
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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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Karen Mayman
Office Administrator
Kaiwhakahaere a Tari -
![Kirsty Kiri]()
Kirsty Kiri
Office Administrator
Kaiwhakahaere a Tari -
![Melissa Teal]()
Melissa Teal
Administration Officer
Kaiwhakahaere a Tari -
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Ralph Mayman
IT Administrator
Kaiwhakahaere Hangarau -
![Yasmine Gocht]()
Yasmine Gocht
Office Administrator
Kaiwhakahaere a Tari -
![Zoe Lonsdale]()
Zoe Lonsdale
Pulse Café
Kaiwhakahaere Kawhe
Tūranga Wātea
Our Vacancies
Want to spend your days making a difference in our community? Explore the opportunities available at Te Puna Whai Mātauranga.
If you are interested in working with us, check out the vacancy links below and follow the application instructions.
Sorry, we don’t have any roles open at the moment, but do check back in future.
Whakapā Mai
Come Talk To Us
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Reach out to us today.