He has many years in education at local ,regional and national level, holding senior management and Iwi governance positions in tertiary education. He is currently Co – Chairperson of Ngati Rangiteaorere Koromatua Council, Chairperson of Tikitere Trust, Te Maru o Wahiao,and Wahiao Tuhourangi o Whakarewarewa Trust, and Director on Te Puia MACI Management Ltd and Whakarewarewa Joint Trust.