Our tutors are the heart of Toi Ohomai and whānaungatanga is part of everything we do here. As students of Toi Ohomai, you’ll feel a sense of family, of welcome.

Our friendly learning spaces and smaller class sizes will give you confidence as you gain new skills that will lead you into the future, and our tutors will be there for you every step of the way.

Your success is what we’re all about!

  • Dan Sharp

    Daniel Sharp

    School of Health, Education and Environment


    Daniel has a strong interest in sustainable fisheries and teaches aquaculture and marine surveying papers within the marine studies diploma. He also coordinates … Read full profile

  • Dean Tully

    Dean Tully

    School of Health, Education and Environment


    Dean joined Marine Studies in 1994. Although he spends more time on the paperwork side of things now, Dean looks forward to working in the field with students.  

    He… Read full profile

  • Rachel Nash

    Rachel Nash

    School of Trades


    Rachel Nash embodies our value of whānaungatanga and her passion and support of her students is key to the success they achieve during their studies and beyond.  

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  • Lynette Smith

    Lynette Smith

    School of Design, Innovation and Service Industries


    Confidence isn’t always easy to come by. For Toi Ohomai hairdressing tutor, Lynette Smith, that is the most rewarding part of the job: inspiring confidence in her students, the… Read full profile

  • Akhtar Zaman

    Dr Akhtar Zaman

    School of Te Kura Māori, Pathways, Business and IT


    Dr Akhtar Zaman is a Principal Academic Staff Member in the School of Te Kura Māori, Pathways, Business and IT at Toi Ohomai. 

    He earned his PhD in Economics… Read full profile

  • Dr Andriy Kovalenko

    Dr Andriy Kovalenko

    School of Te Kura Māori, Pathways, Business and IT


    Dr Andriy Kovalenko is a Principal Academic Staff Member (Business Management) in the School of Te Kura Māori, Pathways, Business and IT at Toi Ohomai.

    He … Read full profile

  • Dr Krishna Reddy

    Dr Krishna Reddy

    School of Te Kura Māori, Pathways, Business and IT


    Dr Krishna Reddy is a Principal Academic Staff Member (Postgraduate Business) in the School of Te Kura Māori, Pathways, Business and IT. Previous to his role at… Read full profile