About HLC/LTTM
Who are We?
HLC is a Lower North Island-based, NZQA accredited, private training establishment (PTE) offering a wide spectrum of education and employment programmes to prepare people for the modern workplace.
Working within our mission statement; 'to provide quality programmes leading to higher learning and employment’. We offer learners the opportunity to build their confidence and credentials for employment and further study, enabling the development of practical employment skills while building a record of learning achievement through NZ certificate qualifications.
Our various campuses are situated in Levin, Paraparaumu and Palmerston North.
We are quality assured by NZQA
At Horowhenua Learning Centre/Life to the Max we are committed to the principles of the Privacy Act 2020. To see more click here.
Life to the Max is a Youth Services team, made up of Youth Coaches and Social Workers who support young people to realise their full potential and help create opportunities for their futures.
To learn about our Trust Board, click below!
Te Aronga | Vision
Ka whanake ake te hunga me te huringa o nga oranga
Working together. Developing people. Transforming Lives
Te Mahinga | Mission
Ka hangangia e tā tōu ngā tāngata matū, ara, ma te ara mahitahi me te nohotahi ngā ratonga me ngā mahi ngungu ka piki ngā pūkenga, matauranga me te māia kia pai ake ngā whainga o te oranga.
Together we build the capability of our people through the provision of integrated services and quality learning programmes to develop skills, knowledge, and confidence leading to successful life outcomes.
Nga Ūaratanga/The Values
Kua whakatō mai ngā ahua whakahaere me te ahua whakarata tātōu ia tātōu.
These values are embedded in our behaviour and how we engage with one another.
Manaakitanga / Caring
He roopu kaha manaaki tangata me te whakaū ki te ngakau o te tangata. He wāhi mahana me te kawe kia tika te whakahaere tangata a Te Whare Rapuara o Horowhenua.
At HLC/LTTM we are welcoming and warm, responsive professional, affirming and respectful of all people and their whanau.
Kotahitanga / Unity
Ko te whakahau a Te Whare Rapuara o Horowhenua kia kaha rata ngā kaimahi rātōu kia rātōu.
At HLC/LTTM teamwork is paramount building trust by doing what we say we are going to do.
Whanaungatanga / Strong Relationships
Ka mahi tahi tātōu i roto i te ahua wānanga kia tautoko ake hei painga mo te iwi, hāpori hoki.
Working together to make decisions and act in ways that support the betterment of all people and their whanau.
Tino Rangatiratanga / Self Determination
He kaha no mātōu ki te waihanga he ara kia tupu te rahi o ngā kaiarahi kia piki ake te tō rātōu tino rangatiratanga.
Creating leadership among all people that leads to wise self-determination about their present and future direction.
Whakapono / Integrity
Ko te ahua whakahaere o Te Whare Rapuara o Horowhenua ka ngana ai ngā kaimahi ki te ū, me te pupuru ki te tika me te pono o rātōu mahi katoa.
At HLC/LTTM we show integrity by acting in ways that are fair, honest, ethical and just.
Pukengatanga / Achievement
Ka kaha tautoko ai e mātōu ki ngā mahinga pai me te ahua kokiri atu i ngā paetae kua tutuki.
We support and encourage positive achievement. This achievement is acknowledged and celebrated.
Meet our Team
At HLC/LTTM we have a dedicated team that works holistically with each learner. Our team has a wide range of skills and experience. We work together to help our learners achieve their goals and aspirations.
Patrick Rennell
Chief Executive Officer
(CEO)
Jo Robinson
Employment Programmes
Manager
Sarah McRae
Culture and Operations Manager
Vicki-Lee Tyacke
Education
Manager
Sarah Rutter-Smith
Marketing & Promotions Manager
Delphi Winters
Social Services
Manager
Education Services
Tracey Haley
Student Support Advisor
Manu Miller
Building & Trades Tutor
Vicki Pettitt
Horticulture Tutor
Sahil Hussein
Cookery Tutor
Waiora Herewini
Hospitality Tutor
Doreen Aldrich
Hospitality Tutor
Sarah Hindmarsh
Life Skills Tutor
Maddie Jones
Foundation Skills Tutor
Soana Nielsen
Health & Wellbeing Tutor
Employment Programmes
Devon Easton
Employment Consultant
Levin
Renae Rider
Employment Consultant
Palmerston North
Terry Hansen
Driving Instructor
Levin
Eleanor Somerset
Employment Consultant
Ōtaki/Levin
Sandra Rowland
Employment Consultant
Levin
Willy Tupara
Driving Instructor
Levin
Tessa Feomaia
Tupu Programme
Levin
Theresa Williams
Employment Consultant
Palmerston North
Sarah McKenzie
Employment Consultant
Palmerston North
Samantha Spencer
Employment Consultant
Levin
Louise Why
Employment Consultant
Kāpiti
Toni Sinclair
Employment Consultant
Wairarapa
Social Services
Aidan De Vocht
Team Leader Youth Services
Graham Wright
Youth Mentor
Georgia Braun
Attendance Mentor
Reo Daniela
Youth Coordinator/Mentor
Sarah Knight
Youth Coordinator - College Team (Waiopehu)
Lyn Cooper
Team Leader Social Services
Quintin Moeke
Attendance Mentor
Keira Sewell
Youth Coordinator - College Team (Manawatu)
Bex Sherning
Transition Support Worker
Laura Bignell-Tupara
Youth Mentor
Alana Singer
Attendance Coordinator
Ta’lia Tuitama
Youth Coordinator
Stacey Grover
Youth Coordinator - College Team (Horowhenua)
Rochelle Beaumont
Attendance Coordinator
Administration & Support Services
Catrina Lander
Property manager
Ruth Leitupo
Administration Officer
Kirsty Kiri
Administration Officer
Donna O’Reilly
HR Officer
Georgia Robinson
Administration Officer
Yasmine Gocht
Administration Officer
Mariae Royal
Assistant Accountant
Karen Mayman
Administration Officer
Jodie Nicholson
Youth Mentor
Rhonda Harvey
Team Leader Administration
Melissa Teal
Administration Officer
Ralph Mayman
IT Administrator
VACANCIES WITH HLC/LTTM
Become a valued staff member at HLC/LTTM. Our students are trained and supported by exceptional staff. They are highly committed to helping students achieve their learning outcomes and goals for the future. If you are interested in working for HLC/LTTM, check out the job vacancies and follow the application instructions.