Justice Moore disagreed with Fakaosilea's counsel that his actions had been those of a "mule", but Iusitini was deemed as having had a more senior role.
He, Tuilotolava and another associate had flown from Auckland to Bangkok in February, returning on May 6. He had not been present at the landing, but had communicated via text message with the others to purchase items including metal tool boxes and to hire a campervan.
He subsequently received texts from a co-offender stating "We algood uso! Everything is sweeeet!"
Justice Moore said other texts revealed how others in the group had reported back to him.
"That can only be because they regarded you as an important and influential cog in this enterprise," he said.
"You were involved in the plans for at least the month leading up to the events of 11 and 12 June 2016. You clearly had detailed knowledge of the plan, and I accept you acted, at least at times, as a co-ordinator.
"While I am not satisfied these messages prove you were the overall leader or director, or even more senior than all your other co-offenders, as the Crown submits, I am satisfied you were an important and influential member of this operation."
Fakaosilea's attempt to flee to Thailand on June 14 was an aggravating factor, he added. (He had been stopped from entering Bangkok, and returned to New Zealand three days later.)