Amaia Heke-Morris 09/05/2002

As of July 1st, 2025, I have successfully completed my double major in Māori and Indigenous Studies, and Human Services Studies at the University of Canterbury, and am now looking to pursue my dreams in maritime tourism and hospitality. With over four years of hands-on experience in fast-paced hospitality and customer service roles, I’m now seeking opportunities that align with my true passion: the outdoors. Now that I have gained so much love for hospitality and completed my studies I am looking for work particularly in marine tourism, cruise, and travel industries. I bring a strong, adaptable work ethic, and a positive, team-oriented attitude to every environment I work in.. My hospitality background includes FOH and BOH responsibilities, food prep, barista skills, and leadership during busy service periods. I thrive in new settings, love working with people from all walks of life, and am eager to bring my energy, reliability, and customer-first mindset to the global hospitality scene.

• Eddy Yul & Winnie Chan, Owners, Saturdays Café, 027 513 0855 / 03 382 0266, info@saturdayscafe.co.nz
• Alisha Parata, Manager, Black Betty & Bunsen Café, 020 4106 5148, manager@blackbetty.co.nz
• Chelsea Neame, Assistant Manager, Black Betty Café, 027 811 2000, cgneame@yahoo.com
• Angela Doherty, Owner, Serenity Café, Whangārei, 027 502 5908 / 022 318 6041, info@serenitycafe.co.nz
• Jingbo Xue, New York Deli, Christchurch CBD, 021 115 0016
• Nikki Kinear, Hospitality Instructor, Whangārei Girls’ High School, 021 533 611, nikkikinear@my.wghs.school.nz