Erin Thompson-Pou

Erin Thompson-Pou currently holds the position of Kaihautū - Director for both Māori & Learning and Māori Development at Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission since September 2019, following roles as Kaikōkiri - Kura Relationship Manager. Additionally, Erin serves as a Project Management Specialist at Rangiwewehi Charitable Trust and has been a Director and Author at Poutiriao Limited since May 2011. Other directorships include Hei Oranga Ohanga Limited and Flavazum Whanau Limited. Erin has also worked as a Kaiako at TKKM o Ruamata and TKKM o Hurungaterangi, and served as Pouarahi - Matauranga at Te Runanga o Ngati Kea Ngati Tuara. Previous experience includes a Research Administrator role at Waiariki Institute of Technology. Erin holds a Poutuarongo Whakaakoranga degree in Education from Te Wānanga o Raukawa, earned between 2009 and 2011.