We are Rāranga, a unique partnership with Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira.
We believe in helping people build careers, not just find jobs. We take people and knowledge and weave them together into a stronger future.
We’re developing and growing leaders for the future of Aotearoa’s construction industry by providing people a complete pathway to the career they want.
We work with each candidate to set career goals, then wrap a development and education framework around them to support them in achieving those goals.
Rāranga is an Amotai registered supplier. Amotai is for businesses that are at least 50% Māori owned.
Amotai is an intermediary that connects Māori and Pasifika-owned businesses to procurement opportunities
What to expect when working for Rāranga:
- Work while also developing your career.
- Get support in setting career goals and an individual development plan to achieve those goals.
- One on one mentoring and support.
- Education and industry based training while you work.
- The opportunity to experience the industry and the different career paths available.
What to expect when employing with Rāranga:
- Highly vetted individuals.
- High level of support - wrap around services supporting the individual.
- Education and training at no cost to you.
- Opportunities to grow your company with skilled people.
- Opportunity to meet government procurement objectives – we’re Amotai registered.
- Help us shape the next generation of leaders in the constructions Industry.
A partnership for strength and growth
Through partnership, LT McGuinness and Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira have created Rāranga. The purpose is to grow and develop skilled workers and future leaders of Aotearoa’s construction industry and to enhance the wellbeing and prosperity of Ngāti Toa Rangatira iwi and the wider Wellington community.
Te Rūnanga O Toa Rangatira is the iwi authority and administrative body for Ngāti Toa Rangatira in the Wellington Region. They’re working for a strong, vibrant and influential iwi firmly grounded in cultural identity and leading change to enhance wellbeing and prosperity. They strive to empower iwi through leadership, innovation, connectedness and exercising their rangatiratanga. (picture of marae with caption Takapuwahia Marae, Ngāti Toa Rangatira)
LT McGuinness is a Wellington based, third generation family owned construction company. For over 70 years they’ve been involved in the construction, refurbishment and fit-out of many leading Wellington buildings. They have a deep love for Wellington, it’s people and a desire to see it continue to develop and thrive.
Toa Rangatira Marae was opened in 1901 in Takapuwahia. It was built on ancestral land and it was named after the chief Toa Rangatira of the Ngāti Toa iwi.
Jim McGuinness drives LTM McGuinness’ van, a Thames Trader, outside Wellington Railway Station in 1966.
Roydon Shaw - Recruitment Manager
With a degree in social work, experience working in construction and nearly 10 years experience working in Recruitment, Roydon is the perfect person to have at the helm of Rāranga.
Roydon brings a strong focus on empowerment and holistic management to help people thrive. He’s passionate about growing and developing people to their full potential and the benefits to whanau and the winder community. He looks forward to supporting candidates on their construction career journey.
Roydon was born in Wellington and spent much of his childhood growing up in Plimmerton, Porirua. Outside of work, Roydon loves rugby. Though he says he’s ‘too old’ to play anymore, he still coaches and watches every game he can. He also enjoys a spot of diving and spearfishing in the beautiful waters around Wellington.
Shania Stapp - Business Support
Ko Shania Stapp Toku ingoa. Ko Hikurangi te Maunga. Ko Waiapu te Awa. Ko Horouto te Waka. Ko Whareponga te Marae. Ko Te Aitanga a Mate te Hapu. Ko Ngati Porou toku iwi. Ko Satpp raua ko Head toku Whanau. No Porirua ahau.
Shania was born and raised in the heart of Porirua, where she accomplished many of her achievements including being Head Girl, graduating with a Bachelors Degree in Education, and working with rangatahi for over 5 years.
She is passionate about supporting people, breaking stigmas and believes that opportunities are endless when people are resilient and determined.
Shania feels honoured to be working with Rāranga, in a rewarding space that allows her passion to thrive.
When she’s not working, Shania enjoys going to the gym and accomplishing goals with her family.
