About Kaimahi

Jody Hamilton (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngārauru, Ngāti Raukawa) has a background in employment and recruitment programmes and services, working with organisations in the community, private and government sectors across New Zealand, Australia and Canada. Ready to support local businesses to grow through coaching support, she also brings practical management consulting experience in the areas of strategic planning, business planning, project management and service delivery modelling.

Shayne Walker is of Ngāti Kahungunu descent and has held executive and governance roles across multiple sectors. Specialising in Māori engagement and strategy, Shayne’s recent roles were the Chief Executive Officer of Ngāti Porou Holdings and Chairperson of the Hawke’s Bay District Health Board. With a foundation in the primary sector and leadership across government services, Shayne is actively engaged across economic development throughout Te Matau a Māui - Hawke’s Bay.

Janice Stevens (Rongomaiwahine, Ngāti Kahungunu) has extensive front line experience in government social services specializing in employment, training and development working with local government, non-government and Iwi and community groups. Janice is highly motivated and dedicated with strong communication and networking skills. She is passionate and committed to making a positive impact and contribute to whānau and businesses growth and success.

Kenn Robinson (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Whatua) is an emerging leader who is born and bred in the Hawke’s Bay and well connected across the social and community services of the rohe. As a qualified social worker, Kenn brings his strong abilities to engage with whānau, business and the broader range of stakeholders across communities to influence and effect change.