Hinerangi Edwards, Taranaki, Ngāruahine, Taranaki, Ngāti Ruanui, Te Arawa is an executive director and co-owner of AATEA, a Kaupapa Māori professional services consultancy. She served as co-chair of the interim Establishment Board for Muka Tangata, the Primary Industries WDC, and currently chairs Ringa Hora, the Services WDC.   

Hinerangi is a member of the Māori Economic Development Advisory Board and holds director positions at Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu and Korou Digital Agency in Te Wairoa. Her previous governance roles include Māori Language Commissioner, councillor at Western Institute of Technology (WITT), board member of Parininihi ki Waitotara, and trustee for various charitable trusts. With a background in career planning and employment, she also served as a national moderator for the Public Sector for a decade.