Rukuhia Kaitiaki

Our team is here to support you every step of the way. We take a holistic approach, helping you grow personally and professionally, so you’re ready for long-term success in employment or further tertiary education. – From training to wellbeing, we’ve got your back

Fiona Kennedy

Te Pou Mareikura, Executive Manager

Ngāi Tūhoe me Ngāti Raukawa

It is a privilege to walk alongside whānau on their journey of empowerment and transformation through training and employment opportunities. By connecting whānau and employers through aligned career pathways, we support independence, sustainability, and wellbeing — all underpinned by our model of care – Te Pou Mataaho

Patikura Wetini

Senior Administrator

Ngāi Tūhoe, Ngāti Awa me Te Whanau-ā-Apanui

To unlock the inner wairua by nurturing connections to culture and identity – transforming these into powerful foundations for growth, resilience and Tinorangatiratanga.

“Rukuhia tō mātauranga, whakakakau tō angitu”

Judea Wetini

Kaihautu Administrator

Ngāti Awa, Ngāi Tūhoe me Te Whānau-ā-Apanui

Nurturing whānau on their journey to employment with care and respect. Guided by their mauri, their mana and their goals – we are here to uplift, empower and help whānau step into opportunities with confidence and connection

Shona Hohepa

Tū Te Puehu Program Kaiako

Ngāti Awa me Ngāi Tūhoe

My role allows me to support our whanau by providing a mana enhancing environment ā tinana, ā wairua, ā whanau, ā hinengaro.
It’s great to see our whanau gain knowledge and skills which empower them

“Ahakoa he iti he pounamu”

Keani Pitman

Trades Industry Coordinator 

Ngā Puhi me Ngāti Whātua

I was drawn to this line of mahi to tautoko whanau and help them into not just mahi but enlightenment and self improvement, everyone deserves the chance to grow, succeed and build a better future

“Mā te kimi ka kite, Mā te kite ka mōhio, Mā te mōhio ka mārama”