ALI'ITASI AOINA-SALESA
PUKEKOHE
Summary
Superintending Chaplain at Wesley College, adept in grief support and spiritual care. Cultivated trust through compassionate counselling and crisis intervention, enhancing emotional well-being for staff, students and families. Excelled in officiating significant life events, demonstrating effective communication and teamwork in high-pressure situations.
Experienced with providing spiritual guidance and emotional support to diverse populations. Track record of fostering inclusive environments and promoting holistic well-being.
Bilingual and willing to handle clerical duties, assist others with spiritual needs and apply faith-based crisis intervention techniques to emergency situations.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
SUPERINTENDING CHAPLAIN
WESLEY COLLEGE TRUST BOARD
12.2005 - Current
- Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to staff, students and family members.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for holistic care, addressing both physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
- Met with individuals, discussed issues compassionately and determined appropriate type of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
- Developed relationships with patients and families, resulting in increased trust and rapport during difficult times.
- Responsible for chapel/worship services daily and on Sundays
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counselling, and prayer.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms.
- Conducted crisis intervention sessions with individuals experiencing severe emotional distress, providing comfort and support during critical times.
- Delivered comforting presence during end-of-life situations, offering prayers and rituals to honour the person's beliefs and values.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Offered mediation services between family members navigating challenging dynamics related to healthcare, end of life and funeral decisions.
Education
Bachelor of Theology - Theology
University of Otago
Dunedin, NZSkills
- Grief support
- Spiritual care
- Sermon preparation
- Chaplaincy administration
- Marriage counselling
- Wedding officiating
- Funeral officiating
- Youth mentorship
- Pastoral care
- Effective communication
- Religious education
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
Languages
Samoan
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Interests
Rugby, Reading, Music, Movies, Walks, Travel
Affiliations
- P.A.C.I.F.I.C.A
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteImportant To Me
Work-life balancePersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leaveFlexible work hoursTimeline
SUPERINTENDING CHAPLAIN
WESLEY COLLEGE TRUST BOARD
12.2005 - Current
Bachelor of Theology - Theology
University of Otago