
REAL PEOPLE
PHENOMENAL LIVES
Nau mai, haere mai!
Welcome to Koru Services. Here you can get to know us better and see what we do to facilitate quality opportunities.
Our Services
Here at Koru Services where we facilitate exceptional experiences

Koru Services – a kaupapa-driven organisation working at the intersection of business innovation and social impact. We exist to walk alongside real people and enable phenomenal lives. With a team deeply rooted in Te Tai Tokerau, we bring lived experience, professional excellence, and cultural integrity to every relationship.

We operate across two complementary spaces:
Business development – strengthening governance, systems, and strategy for iwi, community, and corporate entities.
Social impact – reconnecting whānau and rangatahi with identity, trust, and future-focused pathways beyond mainstream systems.

We partner with organisations to help them thrive — not just function. Whether it’s refining operations, clarifying purpose, or empowering people, our tailored support is grounded in kaupapa Māori values and built for long-term impact.
Our Team
Our team is made up of dedicated individuals who care deeply about the people and communities we serve. With a mix of experience, creativity, and heart, we’re here to help you thrive.

Craig Hobson
Executive Director
Founding Boss

Kiri Sloane-Hobson
Managing Director
"The Real Boss"
Vince Rudolph
Kaitiaki | Programme Facilitator
Team Whisperer
Tony Cook
Kaitiaki | Programme Facilitator
Brains of the Operation
Annie Rudolph
Programme Facilitator
Planner Extraordinaire
Lisa Jones
HR & Compliance
The Real Deal & Red Tape
Simone Edwards
Executive Operations
The Glue
Katherine Blithe
Finance
Keeper of the Books

Monique Zwaan
Strategic Advisor / Actions
The Sharpian

Dave Lasike
IT & Systems
Just another guy...




