1992 – 1998
• Alternate and subsequently Runaka Representative for Kati Huirapa Runaka on Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu. Chairperson Ngai Tahu Group Management: The then executive arm of Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu Former Delegate/Director to Te Runaganui Ngai Tahu (The Ngai Tahu Ruling Council) the ruling body prior to the new structure, representing Kati Huirapa Runaka
• The following additional positions were held between 1992 – 1998
Former Chairperson of the Ngai Tahu Transition Committee formed to oversee the transition of the tribe’s assets and liabilities from the Trust Board status to the new corporate structure when the Ngai Tahu Bill was gazetted. Chair of a committee that successfully negotiated a settlement with the tribe’s economic advisors CS First Boston to the satisfaction of Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu Ngai Tahu Maori Law Centre: Former member of the Board of Management
Former Executive Committee Member of Kati Huirapa Runaka: During this time I lead the Runaka in what was to be the first Taiapure application in the country.
Oct 2000- June 2006
Appointed Director of Ngai Tahu Holding Corporation Ltd: The umbrella arm that incorporates all the commercial interests of Ngai Tahu, currently; property, tourism, fishing, equities/investments, tribal services – includes Ngai Tahu Finance Ltd. Appointed Chair and Director of Ngai Tahu Finance Company
Career: Fourteen years as an officer in the British Army follow by a spell at the London Business School, director, general management and market positions both in New Zealand and abroad.