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Amohia Peka

Amohia Peka

Pukehangi ,Rotorua

Summary

Dynamic Taiao Officer at Te Arawa Lakes Trust with expertise in lake ecology and biosecurity. Proven ability in data analysis and public speaking, complemented by strong teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Committed to fostering cultural awareness and resilience in environmental initiatives.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Taiao Officer

Te Arawa Lakes Trust
12.2021 - Current
  • Wetland restoration, biosecurity (freshwater), dive team member, water quality monitoring, data collection/entry/analysis, public speaking

Research assistant (Waikareao Estuary)

Bay of Plenty Regional Council
11.2021 - 03.2022
  • Marine surveying, data collecting and entry, report writing, presentation of final report

Research assistant (Kaituna Estuary)

Bay of Plenty Regional Council
11.2020 - 02.2021
  • Marine surveying, data collecting and entry, report writing, presentation of final report

Checkout operator

Pak n Save Rotorua
03.2019 - 01.2021
  • Customer service, store security, and occasional grocery team shifts.

Education

Master of Science - Ecology and Biodiversity

The University of Waikato
07-2025

Certificate For Comprehensive Outdoor First Aid -

Peak Safety NZ
04-2024

Bachelor of Science - Ecology & Biodiversity

The University of Waikato
11.2022

GROWSAFE Certified -

01.2022

Rescue 3 New Zealand (SWIW) -

01.2022

PADI Divemaster -

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
01.2020

Trained Marine Mammal Medic -

Project Jonah
01.2020

NZCQA Level 1, 2, & 3 -

Rotorua Girls' High School
01.2019

New Zealand Full Driver's License -

01.2019

Skills

  • Cultural awareness
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Positive learning disposition
  • Problem solving
  • Adaptability
  • Sense of humor
  • Resilience
  • Communication

References

  • Soweeta Fort D'ath, Lakes Programme Coordinator, Te Arawa Lakes Trust, 022-165-0479, soweeta@tearawa.iwi.nz
  • William Anaru, Taiao Team Manager, Te Arawa Lakes Trust, 021-268-3853, william@tearawa.iwi.nz

Voluntary Experience

  • Tuhua Island Marine Surveying, 03/01/21, SCUBA surveys conducted around Tuhua Island surveying fish and other marine vertebrates. Data collected for DOC & Tuhua Trust Board
  • Aotearoa Dive annual lake clean up participant
  • Project Jonah New Zealand, 03/01/20, Short course to achieve Marine Mammal Medic Status. On the national callout list for strandings in Bay of Plenty
  • Mercury Island / Whitianga Marine Surveying, 09/01/20, SCUBA surveys conducted around Whitianga/Mercury Island surveying fish and other invertebrates. Data collected for DOC.

Timeline

Taiao Officer

Te Arawa Lakes Trust
12.2021 - Current

Research assistant (Waikareao Estuary)

Bay of Plenty Regional Council
11.2021 - 03.2022

Research assistant (Kaituna Estuary)

Bay of Plenty Regional Council
11.2020 - 02.2021

Checkout operator

Pak n Save Rotorua
03.2019 - 01.2021

Master of Science - Ecology and Biodiversity

The University of Waikato

Certificate For Comprehensive Outdoor First Aid -

Peak Safety NZ

Bachelor of Science - Ecology & Biodiversity

The University of Waikato

GROWSAFE Certified -

Rescue 3 New Zealand (SWIW) -

PADI Divemaster -

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology

Trained Marine Mammal Medic -

Project Jonah

NZCQA Level 1, 2, & 3 -

Rotorua Girls' High School

New Zealand Full Driver's License -

Amohia Peka