Michelle Ewington

Poumatua Ratonga Rangapū | Corporate Services Manager

Michelle Ewington is our Poumatua Ratonga Rangapū | Corporate Services Manager and oversees our HR, finance and office administration functions.

Michelle’s history with Te Ohu Kaimoana began 30 years ago while auditing the organisation in its formative years. Her last permanent role was with MBIE, where she was instrumental in establishing the operational branch of the Provincial Development Unit (now Kānoa) before leaving to pursue her passion in working with Māori and Iwi organisations, streamlining their corporate functions.

Michelle brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role, having spent the majority of her career in similar roles including Te Māngai Pāho, Te Taura Whiri, MPI, Te Puni Kōkiri and the Crown Forestry Rental Trust.

Michelle has four children who whakapapa to Ngāruahine and Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti. Michelle joined Te Ohu Kaimoana in September 2023.