Meet our team

Ara’s team brings together workforce, employment, and education specialists who work collaboratively to support pathways into work across the Auckland Airport precinct.

Leadership 

Dr Sarah Redmond

General Manager

Gareth Brown

Operations Lead

Dr Miriam Seifert-Johnson

Programme Lead

Recruitment

Neil Lauagiagi

Regional Manager Employment

Allwyn Christian

Recruitment Specialist

Newman Molai

Recruitment Specialist

School Build

Koki Vaisagote

Building Tutor and House Planner

Andrew Wikaira

Construction Training & Operations Support

Rogan Asher Thickett

Youth Employment Facilitator & Mentor

William Malakai

Senior Tutor Schools & Site Manager

Gavin Wilkes

Building Tutor Assistant and Project Support Coordinator

Alternative Education

Leatoa Tupu Tuia

Alternative Education Support Tutor

David Tupu Tuia

Alternative Education Tutor

Work Experience

Joseva Viqasi

Work Experience Coordinator

Digital Pathways

Kristina Pethybridge

Ara P-TECH Support Coordinator

Mapa Eliesa

Ara P-TECH Facilitator

Monique Simpson

Senior Facilitator - P-TECH

Ara Rangatahi Pathways to Employment

Sinavaiaga Avei

Rangatahi Facilitator

Iata Palaamo

Building Tutor Assistant and Rangatahi Driver

Cameron Kanaris

Qualified Builder & Youth Skills Trainer

Operations

Sandra Matapa

Operations Support

Finau Manuopangai

Operations Coordinator

Nga Rangi Turehi

Junior Operations Assistant