09/12/2025
Today we’re proud to share a story that speaks to the heart of why we do what we do. 🧡
Over the past few weeks, Luke, one of our OG consultants together with Simcox / Isaac Group — have had the privilege of working alongside Lee Tepuia, a man whose journey hasn’t been easy, but whose response to adversity has become a blueprint for change.
Once deported under Australia’s 501 laws, Lee could have gone down a very different path. Instead, he chose purpose. He built a boxing gym from scratch, 🥊 created a safe space where youth could build healthy habits, and committed himself full-time to the locally funded youth centre, mentoring those who need it most.
And the impact is real.
Fifteen people have now come through Lee, onto our books — some coming from gang backgrounds, some with nothing but a learner’s licence — and through his guidance, discipline, and belief in them, they’re now stepping into genuine career pathways.
We’ve already seen candidates move from learner licences to Class 2 drivers, and even into operating diggers. That’s the kind of transformation that changes a person’s entire trajectory and really fills our bucket 👌🏻
For us at Roading and Building Recruitment, this is what collaboration means. It’s not just recruitment — it’s pastoral care, growth, and opening doors that weren’t visible before. It’s partnering with clients like Simcox and Isaac Group who lead with heart and invest in real community outcomes.
Lee is doing what he does from passion and heart. The world needs more people like him.
We’re incredibly proud to stand beside him, to support this kaupapa, and to be part of the next chapter of these young people’s journeys.
Impact happens when good people align with good purpose.
And this is only the beginning. Lee is also in the top 100 of the Kiwibank New Zealander of the year, and we wish him all the best for the shortlisting. You deserve it and more mate, and this is for you, well done!
Benny Sexton,
Managing Director, RB Recruitment.
