Rahera Tupaea

Position

Pathways Manager

Contact details

Phone: (09) 976 0985
Email: Rahera.Tupaea@manukau.ac.nz

Biography

Tēna koutou katoa,

Ki te taha o tōku papa
Ko Maungatautari te maunga
Ko Waikato te awa
Ko Tainui te waka
Ko Waikato te iwi

Ki te taha o tōku mama
Ko Konaki te maunga
Ko Wairakau te awa
Ko Horouta te waka
Ko Ngati Porou te iwi

Ko Rahera Tupaea tōkua ingoa

Rahera was born and raised in South Auckland, she attributes her success to her hardworking parents.

Rahera’s journey at MIT began in 2016 as a member of the Pathways and Transitions team. Initially, she coordinated the MIT STAR funded programmes and gradually took on additional administrative duties to support the Head of Department and the team. Her commitment, determination, and the support from previous managers have been instrumental in her rise to the position of Pathways Manager for MIT Trades Academy.

Known for her passion in supporting ākonga on their pathways to higher education or employment, she ensures that her and her team are continuously learning, improving, and growing while staying engaged and supportive of their ākonga.

This year, Rahera’s role has expanded to include managing the Schools and Community team. She is enthusiastic about this new responsibility and looks forward to increasing her school visits and community engagement.

The most rewarding part of Rahera’s job is knowing that her team’s efforts contribute to a brighter future for rangatahi, empowering them with the skills and knowledge to achieve their dreams and succeed in their chosen pathways.

Nga mihi nui ki a koutou!