Hagen Tautari (Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Wai, Ngāti Kahu o Torongare) has worked in secondary, tertiary and public education roles for the past 30 years. He has held senior and national leadership roles in the sectors of education, building and housing, employment, retirement and treaty engagement. He is also an experienced director/trustee, holding roles with Habitat for Humanity (Central Region), Te Rūnanga o Kirikiriroa, Te Tiratū Iwi Māori Partnership Board and a number of Ahu Whenua Trusts.