Steven Rangi

Logistics & Fleet Operations Leader | Cultural & Governance Advocate

Auckland, NZ.

About

A highly accomplished logistics leader with over 38 years of experience at KiwiRail, Steven Rangi brings a proven track record in national logistics, fleet operations, and regulatory compliance. He excels in strategic planning, risk management, and fostering cultural leadership, having successfully led diverse teams and championed Māori engagement initiatives. Committed to operational excellence and people-first leadership, Steven combines deep expertise in high-stakes environments with a strong background in governance and restorative justice.

Work

KiwiRail

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Various Leadership Roles, National Logistics & Fleet Operations

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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Summary

Directed national logistics and fleet planning operations for KiwiRail, optimizing freight and port integrations across New Zealand while leading diverse teams and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Highlights

Directed national logistics and fleet planning operations, optimizing freight and port integrations across New Zealand for over 38 years.

Ensured stringent regulatory compliance within MPI and Customs-controlled areas, including safe handling of HAZ 1 Class substances as an AH5-approved handler.

Developed and implemented comprehensive safety procedures, conducted site audits, and managed risk across major freight hubs, enhancing operational safety and efficiency.

Supervised and mentored diverse teams in shunting, port logistics, and fleet coordination, fostering procedural fairness and operational discipline to achieve consistent results.

Led significant cultural and community initiatives, including Te Kupenga Mahi and Waka Ama leadership, championing Māori engagement, representation, and staff wellbeing within the national SOE.

Volunteer

Panel Member

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Te Pae Oranga Iwi Community Panels

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Served as a Panel Member, contributing to alternative justice approaches and supporting whānau and communities through restorative justice principles.

Highlights

Contributed to an alternative justice framework in partnership with Police and iwi/Māori providers, focusing on preventing reoffending and supporting whānau and communities.

Facilitated accountability for offenders while establishing pathways for positive life changes within the community.

Promoted restorative justice principles, strengthening trust between Māori, justice, and social sectors.

Board Member

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Ruapōtaka Marae

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Provided governance leadership for a mataawaka marae, serving diverse communities in Tāmaki and ensuring marae sustainability.

Highlights

Exercised governance leadership at Ruapōtaka Marae, collaborating with Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki, Ngāti Pāoa, and Ngāti Whātua iwi to serve all peoples in Tāmaki.

Supported community engagement and cultural development initiatives, successfully uplifting whānau across the region.

Provided strategic oversight to ensure marae sustainability and cultivate strong iwi-community partnerships.

Coach

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KiwiRail Waka Ama Team

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Coached the KiwiRail Waka Ama Team, promoting fitness, teamwork, and Māori engagement among staff.

Highlights

Fostered fitness, teamwork, and cultural engagement by coaching the KiwiRail Waka Ama Team, enhancing staff wellbeing.

Leader

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Te Kupenga Mahi (KiwiRail Māori Network)

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Led the KiwiRail Māori Network, driving cultural inclusion and wellbeing initiatives for staff.

Highlights

Drove impactful cultural inclusion and wellbeing initiatives as a leader within the Te Kupenga Mahi (KiwiRail Māori Network).

Education

NZ Industry Training Organisation

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Level 4 Dip Business management

NZ Institute Of Management INC

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Frontline Level 4 Business management

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi

Confidential, Confidential, New Zealand
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Certificate Te Pokaitahi Reo Levels 1–4

Australian Institute of Management

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Diploma Level 4 Business Management

Courses

Diploma in Business

Diploma in Frontline Management

Languages

English

Te Reo Māori

Certificates

Certificate in Waka Ama

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

AH5 Approved Handler – Class 1 Substances

ERMA

Dangerous Goods Licence

ERMA

Private Investigators Licence

Confidential

NZ Full Car, Motorcycle, and Manual Driver Licences

NZTA

Certification/License Day Skipper

New Zealand coastguard

Certification/License Marine VHF operator

New Zealand coastguard

Employment Relations & Compliance – Procedural Fairness Training

EMA

First Line Management Programme

NZITO

Team Lead Quay Street

RED BADGE – WORLD CUP

Security (Grounds/Buildings)

Glen Innes School

Guard, Commonwealth Games

GROUP 4 Security

Skills

Leadership & Management

Leadership, Coaching, Team Leadership, Mentoring, Team Management, Frontline Management.

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Health & Safety (HAZSUBS, DG), Systems Auditing, Procedural Interventions, AH5 Approved Handler, Dangerous Goods Handling, Site Audits.

Logistics & Operations

Fleet & Logistics Operations, National Logistics, Fleet Planning, Freight Logistics, Port Integrations, Operational Excellence, Strategic Planning, Procedural Integrity, Shunting, Fleet Coordination.

Cultural & Community Engagement

Te Ao Māori, Tikanga, Te Tiriti o Waitangi Understanding, Māori Engagement, Cultural Leadership, Restorative Justice, Cultural Inclusion, Whānau & Community Upliftment, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance.

Technical & Software

Microsoft Suite, Power BI, Systems Auditing.

Security & Investigation

Private Investigators Licence, Security Operations, Third-party Investigations, Credit Debt Recovery, Serving Documents.