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About Us - Who we are and what we do
Smart Trade Solutions LTD
Our Mission Statement
To provide quality vocational education pathways, training & support to suit the individual needs and aspirations of our clients and the community.
Our mission statement reflects our approach to how we do business and how we do relationships. We are absolutely passionate about supporting our community, and helping people and businesses reach their potential.
Tutaki Ki Te Kapa
Meet The Team
Director
Richard Lunn
Kia ora, my name is Rick Lunn and I am a Director, alongside my wife Tracey, at Smart Trade Solutions LTD. I have worked in the Automotive Industry my entire life, after starting out as a Collision Repair Technician. I am a passionate advocate for the Trade industries and have built a career out of supporting the training and development of its people. My favorite part of my job is mentoring apprentices, I love being a part of their journey and watching them develop and grow as they progress with their education. It truly is the most rewarding mahi and I am so happy to do it!
RICK LUNN
DIRECTOR
LEAD COORDINATOR
TANE CLARKE
Kia ora, my name is Tane Clarke and I am the Lead Coordinator for our youth programme, He Poutama Rangatahi, here at Smart Trade Solutions.
I come from a Trade background and have worked as a Butcher for many years. Having a Trade qualification has been so valuable to me and has supported me and my family to have a pretty awesome life (we think). I am incredibly passionate about supporting my community and the young people in it, and if I can help them get into a Trade or to chase down their dreams, then I am a happy man. I love my job and I really love helping my clients hit their goals.
TANE CLARKE
LEAD COORDINATOR HE POUTAMA RANGATAHI
DIRECTOR/ADMINISTRATOR
TRACEY LUNN
Tēnā koutou. Ko Tracey tōku ingoa.
Originally from England, I settled in New Zealand in 1996
with my husband Rick Lunn. We have two adult “Kiwi” children whom we are very proud of.
Together we established Smart Trade Solutions Ltd (STS), in
2019; with Rick and I being the company's directors. In 2022, I also became the
company's administrator, along with a multitude of other mahi behind the
scenes. I am committed to supporting the aspirations of our clients and the
community. Also, I treasure all the amazing news stories we get to hear and
share along the way.
Outside of work I enjoy being with family. Hanging out at the
beach, and gym. As well as being a cat lover. Nga Mihi!
TRACEY LUNN
DIRECTOR/ADMINISTRATOR
Programme manager
FIONA ROBINSON
Kia ora, my name is Fiona Robinson, and I am the He Poutama Rangatahi Programme Manager here at Smart Trade Solutions.
I have a diverse and varied skillset, though my passion lies with supporting people in their health and wellbeing journey, and this is a huge part of what I do here at Smart Trade Solutions.
My objective is to see that our young people receive the awhi and support they need to have the best possible chances to succeed and move forward in their lives to reach their goals and aspirations. The Smart Trades team is an awesome team of caring professionals, and it is a pleasure to be working alongside them.
FIONA ROBINSON
PROJECT MANAGER HE POUTAMA RANGATAHI
TRAINING MANAGER
MARSH WILLIAMS
Kia ora, my name is Marsh Williams, and I am a Training
Manager here at Smart Trade Solutions. I come from a Marine Engineering
background, and have spent my career in the Trade Industries, which have taken me across the world to some pretty amazing places and experiences! I absolutely love my job. I get to help people from all walks of life, all backgrounds, all interests and support them into rewarding and life changing careers in the Trade Industries. I get to witness how this impacts their lives, and their whānau lives, and it is incredibly rewarding.
MARSH WILLIAMS
MENTOR AND INDUSTRY LEAD
Project lead
alice parker
Kia ora, my name is Alice, and I am lucky enough to be the Project Lead for the Women In Collision Repair project at Smart Trade Solutions LTD.
I am passionate about this mahi and supporting women into this awesome industry. I love being part of a project and culture change which gives people more options. When I am not at mahi you'll find me in the garden or orchard with my family of two rough and tumble kids, and my husband Jason.
ALICE PARKER
PROJECT LEAD WOMEN IN COLLISION REPAIR
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CONTRACTOR NETWORK
NATIONWIDE
Smart Trade Solutions is very fortunate to have a highly skilled network of contractors throughout New Zealand. This enables us to deliver services across the nation.
CONTRACTOR NETWORK
SERVICING VARIOUS PROJECTS
Our Rōpū Taumata
We draw on and are guided by our Rōpū Taumata, who, through
their knowledge of and connection to both local Hapū and Pasifika communities,
support our team in delivering culturally responsive, inclusive, and sensitive
programmes. We are blessed and grateful to have access to collective wisdom,
expertise, time and guidance.
MARIA LAWTON
Kia Orana
My name is Maria Lawton
I am married with 2 adult children and 4 grandchildren.
I have lived in Whananaki for nearly 30 years. We have a lifestyle block, established with Heritage fruit trees, Olives and subtropical varieties.
I whakapapa to Rarotonga, Tahiti and Ngati Whatua Iwi.
I am a School Teacher. I specialize in Hospitality and Food Technology. I am a reliefteacher at Kamo High, Mangakahia and Hukurenui Schools. I am a Trainer for the Alma School for Humanity Life courses. I am interested in Pasifika Culture and promoting these wherever possible. I have been involved with Pasifika Fusion operations from its initial beginnings. I operate the Tahiti Village. I am the Ex chair of Fale Pasifika. A board member of the Whananaki Ratepayers and Beach Association
My other interests are; promoting Health & Wellness for communities (Fitness classes ect). Catering Business. I really am looking forward to supporting the kaupapa and mahi of this establishment in every way possible.
This Cook Island’s whakatauki is one that encourages anyone starting out on a journey
of discovery and most importantly the many life experiences along the way.
" Kia pupuru o vaevae, kia moko morerā ō kakī ":
Means to have "legs that hold, and a neck like a duck."
It advises having a solid foundation (grounded) while being watchful and
alert.
MARIA LAWTON
DOUG CLARKE
Matua Doug Clarke- Ngatikuri and Te Rarawa - has many community-based roles throughout his life. A former school principal and Polytech tutor in Te Hiku, he now delivers a programme for the intellectually disabled community that builds confidence and fosters skills transferable to the wider community and its workforce. Doug is well respected in the community and makes himself readily available to our team for help and advice. Doug has recently mentored a caseload of Māori and Pasifika apprentices, on our behalf, in Te Hiku.
"Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini"
My success is not my own , but from many others.
DOUG CLARKE
SHARON GIBSON
Whaea Sharon Gibson, Iwi: Ngāpuhi / Kōtirana Hapū: Ngāti Kuta / Patukeha, Wellbeing Coach, brings with her an impressive breadth of skills and experience, and an absolute passion and dedication to support the well-being of the young people she supports. Sharon is a fantastic connector, relationship builder, compassionate leader, coach, entrepreneur and asset to our rōpū.
He waka eke noa.
We are all in this canoe together.
SHARON GIBSON
LIGI PAKIETO-JOHNSTONE
Nō Ngatikahu
taku Mama raua ko Niue taku Papa ko Ligimamilli Pakieto-Johnstone taku ingoa.
My focus is always on the future, One day my moko will be in the driver seat, but first we must
provide them with as many gems as we possibly can.
“He taonga te tamaiti, he āhua motuhake nō te Atua”. A child is a treasure, shaped in their own unique way….
LIGIMAMILLI PAKIETO-JOHNSTONE
Years of collective Trade industry experience
Years of delivering
successful regional and national projects
People placed into Apprenticeships
Training and upskilling programmes delivered to
apprentices PER YEAR
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Why Choose Us / He Aha Tatou i Whiriwhiri AiSmart Trade Solutions
At Smart Trade Solutions we specialise in offering support
and mentoring for apprentices, specialist training, and support for the trades.
As well as career pathways help and advice for those looking at the trades as
a career option. We have a variety of projects that support both community and industry across New Zealand.
We are innovative and responsive problem solvers. We are far more interested in "doing" than talking about doing, and this is reflected in our results.
We understand the trade industry world, we know how much time and effort is required to find the right staff. We offer this as a free service and have a proven track record of successful matchmaking.
We are a relationship focused organisation and we do what we do for the people, for our community and for our industry colleagues.
Our point of difference is the strength, knowledge and capability of our team. We are proud to be Tradies helping Tradies and we understand how to make things happen and get the job done right.
Our base is located in Te Tai Tokerau, Northland, however we have a network spread across the country and have projects servicing nationwide.
Testimonials / Whakaaturanga
What our stakeholders have to say
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