Stuart Lawrence
Director Strategist Facilitator Pathways for Rangatahi Māori in Industry @Whatukura Limited
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WORK HISTORY
Director Strategist Facilitator Pathways for Rangatahi Māori in Industry @Whatukura Limited
Leading a dynamic team dedicated to empowering iwi and helping rangatahi Māori into trades, I focus on fostering partnerships, driving operational excellence, and supporting community development to create meaningful career and education pathways.Key Responsibilities:* Provide strategic and tactical leadership in operational initiatives supporting iwi.* Facilitate collaboration between iwi, employers, industries (MITO, BICTO, WDC), and whānau.* Oversee a team of 8 employees committed to delivering impactful outcomes for iwi communities.* Drive initiatives to identify and create employment and education pathways for rangatahi Māori.Key Skills:* Strategic Operations: Expertise in designing and implementing frameworks to support iwi-led initiatives.* Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled in bridging connections between industries, employers, and Māori communities.* Team Leadership: Proven ability to inspire and lead teams to achieve community-focused goals.* Workforce Development: Experience in facilitating pathways for Māori into trades, construction, and manufacturing sectors.* Cultural Competency: Deep understanding of tikanga Māori and its application in professional and community settings.Achievements:* Successfully connected iwi and employers to provide tailored career opportunities for Māori youth.* Enhanced the operational capabilities of Whatukura to deliver measurable outcomes for iwi development.* Built strong relationships with key industry organisations to align opportunities with community needs.
EDUCATION
Eastern Institute of Technology
Certificate in Education (Level 5)
Eastern Institute of Technology
Certificate in First Line Management (Level 5)
Competenz
Food Safety & Handling Qualifications (Levels 1–3)
Wanganui Polytechnic
Diploma in Sport and Recreation
ABOUT STUART LAWRENCE
To all my fellow iwi, employers, and industry leaders, Ko Stuart Lawrence tōku…
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