Alongside those roles he has been running his own small company providing graphic design, photography, consultation and IT services.
"We are so fortunate to have found someone with these skills and experience," said Ms O'Connor.
"Robin has already put forward some excellent ideas about connecting with families.
"Some parents are quite fluent in te reo while others are not and he has suggested getting families together to socialise and share knowledge," she said.
A second applicant had Maori language fluency but Robin's connections and experience gave him the edge.
"We were able to offer her another position at the school and she will be able to support Robin's work as well."
The school held a digital expo last year to demonstrate its e-learning and Ms O'Connor said it is a bonus to have Mr Ohia's digital knowledge and experience on board as well.