Our People - Our Voices
Hutia te rito ō te harakeke, kei hea te korimako e kō?
Ka rere ki uta, ka rere ki tai. Kī mai koe ki au, he aha te mea nui i te ao?
Māku e kī atu.
He tāngata! He tāngata! He tāngata!
Weaving Possibilities into the Fabric of Life
Life’s tapestry is ever-evolving, rich with diverse threads that create a vibrant and dynamic whole. At People Weavers, we embrace the beauty of this diversity, bringing together unique ‘textiles’—different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives—to craft something extraordinary. Our team carries kete overflowing with knowledge and lived wisdom, drawn from varied and meaningful journeys. Together, we collaborate to weave tailored solutions that resonate with your needs, ensuring that each thread contributes to a masterpiece of possibilities.
Our People / Our Team
Email: maea@people-weavers.nz
DIRECTOR
Maea PURIRI- Pivac
People Weavers Raranga Tangata Ltd Managing Director,
Tai Tokerau Trades Training Ltd Director,
Elevate Training – Aotearoa Ltd Director,
Wāhine Moana Tech-I Ltd
Iwi Affiliations: Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Wai, Ngāti Whātua
Maea Puriri-Pivac is a leader deeply rooted in her Whangarei community. Since returning from Melbourne in 1994, Maea has focused on driving meaningful change across Te Tai Tokerau through her work in foundational and vocational education. She has held senior leadership, advisory, and project management roles within Iwi/Hapū communities, government, and corporate sectors, always with an unassuming commitment to service. Her whānau is her top priority.
As Managing Director of Tai Tokerau Trades Training Ltd, Maea has successfully overseen significant government contracts, leading her team with a focus on innovation, achieving tangible results, and building trust by supporting and developing her leadership team. Maea is enormously proud of the growth she has supported in the company leadership. Her work across multiple sectors of vocational education led to her appointment to the Hanga-Aro-Rau Workforce Development Council from 2021 to 2023, where she contributed to creating workforce strategies that genuinely serve diverse communities and industries. This is a testament to her many years of dedication to grassroots industry training initiatives in Tai Tokerau and her support for businesses in apprentice development.
Maea’s leadership is marked by a balance of personal growth, commitment to whānau and her work teams, and a sincere care for fairness. She continuously expands her knowledge while managing multiple projects. Beyond her professional roles, Maea is also a certified practitioner of Access Bars®, integrating this wellness tool into her leadership to promote workplace well-being and support her team’s productivity. Under Maea’s guidance, the companies she leads—including People Weavers Raranga Tangata Ltd, Tai Tokerau Trades Training Ltd, and Elevate Training – Aotearoa Ltd—have achieved great results in fostering innovation, industry engagement, and community involvement.
To learn more about how Maea and her teams that are supporting heart-centred consultancy and organisational capability development, please read our websites.
Maea Puriri-Pivac
Director/Consultant
DIRECTOR
Manaakitia Puriri-Pivac
Ko Ngā Puhi, ko Ngāti Whātua, Ko Ngāti Wai ngā Iwi.
Ko Tāmaki-Makaurau te kainga ināianei
Ko Whangarei-te-rerenga-parāoa te kainga tūturu.
Ko Manaakitia Puriri-Pivac te ingoa.
With a dynamic blend of entrepreneurial spirit, operational expertise, and a
commitment to customer excellence, Manaakitia has established a remarkable track record across the critical industries landscape of New Zealand over the last decade. Currently serving as the General Manager of SHAPE, a service provider of integrated energy and industrial IoT solutions to mission critical infrastructure, Manaakitia brings extensive experience in executive management, business growth strategies, and successful mergers and acquisitions. Under his leadership, his team continues to evolve into a thriving enterprise with a robust presence across New Zealand within the prime and backup power generation market providing mission critical services to some of New Zealand’s most critical infrastructure.
In addition to his career in the critical infrastructure industry, Manaakitia has
demonstrated a commitment to continuous learning and professional development. He has invested in expanding expertise through various avenues, ensuring he stays abreast of industry trends and best practices. This dedication to lifelong learning underscores Manaakitia's proactive approach to personal and professional growth, enhancing his ability to navigate complex business challenges with confidence and adaptability.
As a leader with a deep understanding of critical industries and vocational
pathways, Manaakitia is poised to make significant contributions to the
advancement of industry-focussed training initiatives in New Zealand. With a
unique blend of industry-specific knowledge and executive leadership
experience, Manaakitia brings invaluable insights to the boardroom, ensuring
that educational initiatives are not only relevant but also strategically
aligned with the evolving needs of the workforce.
Manaakitia Pivac
Director
DIRECTOR
IVAN PIVAC
Iwi affiliations: Ngāti Whātua / Ngā Puhi / Ngāruahine
Ivan has had an impressive career spanning over five decades, working in both domestic and international settings. With extensive experience in electrical work, Ivan’s expertise spans marine refits, industrial wiring, and major construction projects. His career highlights include supervising the transformation of a Dutch frigate into a superyacht in Abu Dhabi, working on projects at the NZ Navy, and supervising numerous high-profile refits and installations across the US, American Samoa, Australia and some of the biggest sites in New Zealand. Ivan’s leadership and hands-on skills have been integral to successful operations in marine, commercial and industrial electrical.
Now retired, Ivan is dedicated to his community in Kaipara and Whangarei. His whānau are central to his life, and he is passionate about ensuring that others in his community can access the same opportunities and blessings that have enriched his life. His commitment to service continues, reflecting his lifelong values of hard work, leadership, and community care.
Ivan Pivac
Director
DIRECTOR
IVAN PIVAC
As the Branch Manager of Right2Drive in Queensland, Australia, Ivan leads with a commitment to building a positive, high-performing team culture and delivering exceptional customer service. Right2Drive, an independent accident replacement vehicle provider, has proudly assisted over 250,000 customers since its founding in 2012. Ivan ensures the smooth operation of the branch, guiding a dedicated team to excel and consistently meet customer needs.
With a focus on developing people, Ivan is passionate about helping individuals grow in their roles, building character, and preparing them for future opportunities. Known for fostering a fun and supportive work environment, he consistently drives team success while maintaining a strong commitment to both staff development and customer excellence. Ivan’s sense of community and his ability to build meaningful partnerships are at the core of his leadership style.
In addition to his professional role, Ivan is dedicated to animals, with a particular love for horses and rescue animals, mainly dogs. His passion for supporting animals mirrors his commitment to nurturing people, reinforcing his caring and compassionate approach to leadership.
A continuous learner, Ivan is devoted to internal training initiatives, leading programs across the state to ensure colleagues are equipped with the tools they need to succeed. This dedication to growth and development underpins his leadership philosophy, empowering others to reach their full potential
Ivan Pivac
Director
Our Weavers
consultant
Hinemoa puriri-komarnicki
Iwi affiliations: Ngāpuhi; Ngāti Hine; Ngāti Wai; Ngāti Whātua
Hinemoa lives by the creed that the more you do in work and life, the more you can do in work and life. This perfectly describes Hinemoa who has an accumulation of experience gained across a number of widely disparate industries, disciplines and roles.
Hinemoa's earliest professional background started in a planning and research role with the Tai Tokerau District Maori Council following her completion of a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Auckland in 1982, after which followed the acquisition of a Master’s of Industrial Relations (MIR) in 1988 from the University of Western Australia. Armed with these degrees and the experience she built Hinemoa spent time as the Assistant General Secretary, West Australian Police Union in Perth before then relocating to the eastern border of Australia and settling into the position of Superintendent Industrial Relations, BHP Petroleum (Australia Operations).
With the arrival of her first child and wanting to reduce the level of interstate travel across Australia she was doing, Hinemoa transferred from Operations across to Explorations within BHP Petroleum and took up the role of Joint Venture Negotiator/Co-ordinator. The arrival of a second child led Hinemoa and her husband Gene to purchase and operate a franchised business. Under her management, the business was a finalist in the State Franchising Business Awards in 1997; this led to Hinemoa being appointed, as a franchisee representative to the inaugural Franchising Policy Council of Australia tasked to draft the Code of Conduct for the Australian Franchising Industry.
Ever exploring the opportunities for change and personal and career development, Hinemoa ‘day traded’ for several years with options, futures and shares, completed a Bachelor of Nursing, specialised in mental health with a Postgraduate Diploma of Advanced Nursing Practice (Mental Health), University of Melbourne, acquired training in assessment and education qualifications, completed a Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution and gained accreditation as a mediator in Australia.
At various times Hinemoa has practised within all these fields, at time overlapping in her endeavours and her commissions. She still does. Hinemoa attributes her success and her ability to flex across industries and careers to her confidence in embracing change and challenge underpinned by an ability to think critically. For young professionals, she identifies the primary skill one should endeavour to develop is the skill of critical thinking.
Hinemoa Puriri-Komarnicki
Consultant
Consultant
ROIMATA HAIKA
Iwi affiliations: Te Uri o Hikihiki; Ngāti Wai; Ngāpuhi
At the heart of Roimata’s kaupapa (mission) is a deep commitment to community and enhancing life opportunities. Roimata, the creator behind a successful holistic Work Ready programme, is passionate about delivering what truly matters to ākonga (students)—whether it's securing employment or mapping out a rewarding career pathway through vocational education.
The unique programme prioritises the needs of ākonga, going beyond just credits and course completions. It is through this attitude Roimata has crafted a suite of Employability workshops that are simple, engaging, and impactful, ensuring each participant grasps the essential skills and knowledge they need to thrive. With extensive experience in the foundational career pathways and vocational education sectors, Roimata has led significant projects, creating and managing an innovative Education to Employment Brokerage team. Her team has successfully bridged the gap between industry, higher education, and high schools/kura across Te Tai Tokerau, providing tailored solutions that meet the specific training needs of businesses.
Roimata excels in building strong connections with businesses, listening intently to their training needs, and delivering bespoke solutions that lead to success. Currently, she is focused on driving strategic projects and business development initiatives at Tai Tokerau Trades Training, while also advising and supporting clients at People Weavers Raranga Tangata Ltd.
Let Roimata guide you on your journey to success—whether you’re an ākonga, an educator, or a business, her expertise will help you achieve your goals.
Roimata Haika
Consultant
Executive Leader, Strategic Planner, Skilled Writer, Governance Expert, Leadership Coach, Facilitator & Mentor
Natalie Lloyd MNZM
Natalie brings a wealth of experience and a unique blend of executive leadership, hands-on project management, and governance expertise to every endeavour she undertakes. With significant experience in not-for-profit governance, directorship, and Board of Directors roles, Natalie has guided organisations in developing strategic initiatives and ensuring effective management and compliance at the highest level.
Her strong background across corporate, not-for-profit, and educational sectors enables her to excel in strategic planning and driving high-level initiatives, while remaining equally skilled at leading dynamic training sessions, workshops, and mentoring programmes.
Natalie’s recent work with Tai Tokerau Trades Training and People Weavers showcases her versatility in research and writing for Requests for Proposals (RFPs), funding applications, and creating video scripts for proposals. Her ability to craft clear, impactful content for websites, social media marketing, and educational programmes highlights her talent for connecting with diverse audiences and achieving communication goals.
A highly capable event planner, Natalie has managed and delivered exceptional events on both national and international stages. Whether coordinating surf lifesaving championships or orchestrating major global events like the Ryder Cup, she brings a meticulous, results-driven approach to ensure every event’s success.
Known for her inclusive and empathetic leadership style, Natalie excels at building strong, lasting relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Her ability to balance strategic vision with practical, on-the-ground implementation, along with her governance expertise, makes her a sought-after expert for organisations looking to achieve excellence.
Natalie Lloyd
Consultant
Kaiwhakahaere Tari /Administrator Extraordinaire
TEYANA TURNER
Ko Teyana Turner tōku ingoa.
With a background in administration, retail, business management, and Xero software, I am passionate about being part of a whānau-oriented organisation that fosters both personal and professional growth.
My husband and I are blessed with three beautiful children who inspire us to keep moving forward—they are, without a doubt, my greatest achievement in life.
I am dedicated to supporting our community and collaborating with the team at People Weavers Raranga Tangata to create positive change. Together, we strive to make a meaningful impact on the lives we touch.
Teyana Turner
Kaiwhakahaere Tari /Administrator Extraordinaire