Robbie Paul, Ngāti Kahungunu, Rongomaiwahine, has 15 years of expertise in regional and national roles within Infrastructure Industry Training Organisations (ITOs). He was instrumental in the development of Te Poutama Kaiahumahi, and a founding member of Te Rautaki Whakaroopu Māori. Robbie was also involved in a number of projects with the Ministry of Health in the Far North and supported local iwi participation in major roading contracts. Robbie was previously General Manager at Māori-owned Te Aratika Industry Training Ltd.