'Alamita Likiliki
29 Parkinson Avenue,Mt Roskill
Summary
- Malo e lelei! I am currently in my second year studying Bachelor of Engineering at the University of Auckland. I am a keen learner, excited about trying new things and stepping outside of my comfort zone. I have lived most of my life in Tonga and can bring my experience living and surviving on an island with limited resources to any context that I find myself in.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Member of SPIES
Auckland New Zealand
07.2022 - 12.2026
- Member of SPIES (2022-present)
- South Pacific and Indigenous Engineering Students Association
(SPIES)
An active member of SPIES where we encourage Pacific students in
their studies and provide support where needed to each other.
Youth Advocate and Youth Parliament Representative
Tonga
01.2018 - 12.2022
- Youth Advocate (2019-2022)
-Women and Children Crisis Centre (WCCC) Tonga
Completed 3 stages of Youth Advocacy Training on Gender, Human Rights and Youth Advocacy. Committed as a Youth Advocate
promoting healthy, equal and respectful relationships amongst
youth in Tonga.
- Youth Parliament Representative(2018)
-Girls Take Over Parliament Cohort One
Represented my constituency of Kolomotu’a as a female youth representative in
Parliament.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering Honours -
University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ05.2027
Tonga High School
12.2021
Skills
-Quick learner
-Have basic excel experience
-Great communication skills
-Good time management
-Strong work ethic
-Fluent in both English and Tongan
-Team work & Organising: In Tonga, I was an active member of my high school brass band and was also the leader of one of the school house sports team which required a lot of team work and organising skills I was also appointed the role of Prefect in form 4 and again in Form 7 In NZ, I am currently an active member of Epsom Methodist Youth where we run programs for youth to empower them and help them make healthy decisions
- Adaptability: Having grown up in Tonga most of my life, I have been able to adapt to NZ life and environment quickly It was challenging in the first year, however I have managed to seek the support I need to help me
My Vision
- Growing up in Tonga, Engineering was thought of as a career for males. It was also more common for male students to take up STEM subjects.
I want to help young Pacific girls aspire to take up STEM subjects and become engineers, scientists, mathematicians and many other STEM related professions. I want to be the best that I can be and am willing to grow and learn from the industry’s best.
Reference
Meleane ‘Akauola
Student Support Advisor
Faculty of Engineering
University of Auckland
Email: m.akauola@auckland.ac.nz
Gerrad Tupou
Form 7 Physics Teacher and H.O.D
Tonga High School
Phone: +676 7749901
Timeline
Member of SPIES
07.2022 - 12.2026
Youth Advocate and Youth Parliament Representative
01.2018 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Engineering Honours -
University of Auckland
Tonga High School