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
|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
Te Pae Oranga Iwi Community Panels
|Panel Member
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Summary
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.
Ruapōtaka Marae
|Board Member
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Summary
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.
KiwiRail Waka Ama Team
|Coach
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Summary
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.
Te Kupenga Mahi (KiwiRail Māori Network)
|Leader
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Summary
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
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Level 4 Dip
Business management
NZ Institute Of Management INC
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Frontline Level 4
Business management
Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi
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Certificate
Te Pokaitahi Reo Levels 1–4
Australian Institute of Management
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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
Issued By
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
AH5 Approved Handler – Class 1 Substances
Issued By
ERMA
Dangerous Goods Licence
Issued By
ERMA
Private Investigators Licence
Issued By
Confidential
NZ Full Car, Motorcycle, and Manual Driver Licences
Issued By
NZTA
Certification/License Day Skipper
Issued By
New Zealand coastguard
Certification/License Marine VHF operator
Issued By
New Zealand coastguard
Employment Relations & Compliance – Procedural Fairness Training
Issued By
EMA
First Line Management Programme
Issued By
NZITO
Team Lead Quay Street
Issued By
RED BADGE – WORLD CUP
Security (Grounds/Buildings)
Issued By
Glen Innes School
Guard, Commonwealth Games
Issued By
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.