Experience

HTK Group

• New Zealand
• Executive Office
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • May 2015 - Present

  A culturally based, values-led Professional Services organisation that provide Business Advisory, Management Consulting and Project Management services. HTK Group has two verticals which include, business enterprise and all of government services. A culturally based, values-led Professional Services organisation that provide Business Advisory, Management Consulting and Project Management services. HTK Group has two verticals which include, business enterprise and all of government services.



Māori Economic Development Advisory Board

• Board Member

  • May 2023 - Present

  The Board reports to the Minister for Māori Development and Minister for Economic Development. He Kai Kei Aku Ringa is the Māori-Crown Economic Development Strategy that provides a framework for an all-of-government focus to support Māori aspirations for economic prosperity and wellbeing. The Māori Economic Development Advisory Board (MEDAB) was established to provide on-going stewardship, monitoring and evaluation of He Kai Kei Aku Ringa and how it is implemented. The Board reports to the Minister for Māori Development and Minister for Economic Development. He Kai Kei Aku Ringa is the Māori-Crown Economic Development Strategy that provides a framework for an all-of-government focus to support Māori aspirations for economic prosperity and wellbeing. The Māori Economic Development Advisory Board (MEDAB) was established to provide on-going stewardship, monitoring and evaluation of He Kai Kei Aku Ringa and how it is implemented.



Hawkes Bay Recovery Agency

• Director

  • Apr 2023 - Present

  Board Director on the Hawkes Bay Regional Recovery Agency Board Director on the Hawkes Bay Regional Recovery Agency



Hanga-Aro-Rau Workforce Development Council

• New Zealand
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director (Co-Chairperson)

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  Government Agency focused on Workforce Development. Responsibilities include setting standards, developing qualifications, skills leadership and helping shape the curriculum of vocational education Government Agency focused on Workforce Development. Responsibilities include setting standards, developing qualifications, skills leadership and helping shape the curriculum of vocational education



Heretaunga Tamatea Pou Tahua Investment Limited

• Director (Chairperson)

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  Heretaunga Tamatea Pou Tahua Investment Limited is the commercial and investment arm of the Heretaunga Tamatea Settlement Trust Post Settlement Governance Entity, and is responsible for managing and growing the commercial assets of nga uri (Hapu and Marae) o Heretaunga Tamatea. Heretaunga Tamatea Pou Tahua Investment Limited is the commercial and investment arm of the Heretaunga Tamatea Settlement Trust Post Settlement Governance Entity, and is responsible for managing and growing the commercial assets of nga uri (Hapu and Marae) o Heretaunga Tamatea.



Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa Commercial Investment Limited

• Director

  • May 2022 - Present

  The Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa Commercial Investment Limited is the commercial and investment arm of Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa Post Settlement Governance Entity and is responsible for growing the asset base and financial and economic returns for nga uri. The Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa Commercial Investment Limited is the commercial and investment arm of Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa Post Settlement Governance Entity and is responsible for growing the asset base and financial and economic returns for nga uri.



HTK Start Up

• Professional Services

• Managing Director

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  A subsidiary of the HTK Group - HTK Start Up was established in 2022 with a focus on supporting early-stage high growth innovative companies to achieve global success. A subsidiary of the HTK Group - HTK Start Up was established in 2022 with a focus on supporting early-stage high growth innovative companies to achieve global success.



Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Steering Group Member - Industry Transformation Plan - Advanced Manufacturing

  • Jun 2021 - Present

  Responsible for the development of the Industry Transformation Plan - Reporting to Minister Stuart Nash Responsible for the development of the Industry Transformation Plan - Reporting to Minister Stuart Nash



HTK Kaute (VC)

• Director

  • Feb 2021 - Present

  A subsidiary investment vehicle of the HTK Group A subsidiary investment vehicle of the HTK Group



Heretaunga Tamatea Settlement Trust

• New Zealand
• Executive Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Oct 2017 - Present

• Chairperson - Investment Committee

  • May 2019 - Apr 2022



Matariki REDS Governance Board (Hawkes Bay Regional Economic Development Strategy)

• Board Member

  • Oct 2018 - Feb 2023

  Governance Group for Economic Development Strategy for the Hawkes Bay from Wairoa to Danniverk Governance Group for Economic Development Strategy for the Hawkes Bay from Wairoa to Danniverk



Te Puni Kōkiri

• New Zealand
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Ministerial Advisory Board - Future of Work

  • Apr 2022 - Nov 2022

  Advisory Board is responsible for providing advice on the Future of Work for Maori to the Minister of Maori Development - Willie Jackson Advisory Board is responsible for providing advice on the Future of Work for Maori to the Minister of Maori Development - Willie Jackson


Ara Institute of Canterbury Foundation
• Board Member

  • Dec 2019 - May 2022

Ministry of Social Development
• New Zealand
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee
• Board Member - National Maori and Pasifika Industry Partnership Governance Group

  • Nov 2018 - Jan 2022

Orawa Limited
• United Kingdom
• Accounting
• Director

  • Aug 2018 - Sep 2021

Noaia Charitable Trust
• New Zealand
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Board member - Chairperson

  • Jul 2018 - Sep 2021

Tertiary Education Commission
• New Zealand
• Education Administration Programs
• 300 - 400 Employee
• Co-Chairperson - Interim Establishment Board - Workforce Development Council

  • Jun 2020 - Jul 2021

Federation of Young Farmers Inc
• Board Member

  • Oct 2016 - Jun 2019

Whenua Kura Charitable Trust
• Chief Executive

  • Jun 2016 - Sep 2018