Our Staff2023-01-27T12:27:58+00:00

Our Staff

Oruaiti School

Is staffed by a team of highly skilled and dedicated professionals who are committed to providing students with an excellent education in a nurturing environment.
Teaching Staff Position
Diane Bates Principal
Kaiya Lafotanoa Deputy Principal
Kara Fleming Kowhai  |  Year 1
Rita MacDonald Rimu  |  Year 2
Meg van der Laarse Puriri  |  Year 2 & 3
Serenity Osborne-Timmermans Totara |  Year 4
Rob Arrowsmith Ngaio  |  Year 5 & 6
Kaiya Lafotanoa, Cindy Wihongi Kauri  |  Year 5 & 6
Sarah Mendham Nikau  |  Year 7
Mark Pickard Manuka  |  Year 8
Jorja Walden, Cindy Wihongi, Mark Pickard Technology | Year 7 & 8
Leonie McLean Reading Recovery
Support Staff Position
Jenny Taylor Administration
Michelle Wyatt-Logan Teacher Aide
Jonella Henare Teacher Aide
Jocelyn Bleakley Teacher Aide/Library
Hannah Bailey Teacher Aide/Library
Tina Walker Teacher Aide
Penelope Bennett Teacher Aide
Willie Walker Caretaker