TOIORA NZ - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Logistics and Mentor Team Leader
He provides a steadfast and reliable presence by personally picking up rangatahi every day from their homes and accompanying them to work. As a dedicated mentor, Clayton offers crucial support, seamlessly bridging rangatahi into work environments.
His passion lies in empowering these youth, ensuring they not only secure employment but also thrive in their new work environments.
Clayton is the rock for our team and rangatahi, providing unwavering support, guidance, and coaching to youth sports teams.
With the privilege of traveling the world, both as a player and coach, Davina brings a wealth of experience to our rangatahi. She is committed to sharing her knowledge, empowering them to pursue greater opportunities. In addition to her role, Davina actively connects with IWI and community organizations to ensure our youth receive comprehensive support.
Davina is not only a Cross Fit and rugby coach but also a fervent supporter of youth sports teams on weekends.
In 2016, Hugo embarked on a pioneering journey by founding and launching the School of Hard Knocks education course and Television series in New Zealand.
His vision brought together various government and corporate entities, including ACC, NZ Rugby, and NZ Police, to support this transformative initiative. Notably, in late 2018, SOHK secured funding from MBIE's He Poutama Rangatahi fund, extending the program's impact for five successful years in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.
Jonty, a passionate coach and community advocate, joined the School of Hard Knocks team in 2019.
With a global perspective gained from extensive travel, Jonty remains deeply connected to his roots in rural New Zealand, specifically Pukeatua, Waikato. His unwavering commitment drives program and coaching developments, continuously improving the support offered to rangatahi.
Jonty also plays a pivotal role in liaising with government agencies and contributes to the leadership of the team, ensuring the program's success in empowering young individuals on their path to employment and a purposeful life.
Meet Marino Playe, our dedicated Youth Leader who plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between our rangatahi, coaches, and mentors.
As a rangatahi himself, Marino serves as a living example, demonstrating to our rangatahi that embracing new challenges is not only possible but empowering. His encouragement and guidance are invaluable.
Marino's talents extend beyond youth leadership; he's also a remarkable athlete, leading Cross Fit classes, and has a diverse range of interests, from geopolitics to culture and well-being.
Job Titles:
- Program Coordinator
- Social Worker
Meet Renee, our dedicated Program Coordinator and Social Worker, bringing nearly a decade of experience in youth support to our team. Renee is a driving force behind our program's success, ensuring that rangatahi achieve their work-ready milestones and are fully prepared for real-world work environments.
Beyond her role in empowering our youth, Renee plays a pivotal part in handling reporting duties to our funding partners and ensures that our achievements are meticulously recorded. She also shares the inspiring success stories of our rangatahi, extending their impact all the way to policy makers in Wellington.