Anita Albert
Ohope Beach,BOP
Summary
Experienced community associate with a demonstrated history of working in the community health industry. Skilled in community engagement with a keen interest in rangahau Māori, research for tangata whenua by tangata whenua - particular interest in health and advocacy, achieving equitable health outcomes for Māori. I hold a degree in Te Reo Māori and Indigenous and currently undertaking further professional development studying Graduate diploma in Project Management at Waikato University. Recent Managerial experience working with a highly skilled clinical team and non-clinical services. I really enjoy team and change development and watching team dynamics come together over this time. I am very much a strengths-based practitioner and encourage my teams to be the same.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Māori Community Mobilisation Lead
ACC New Zealand
12.2022 - Current
- My role sits within Strategic Investments - Oranga Whakapapa - Māori specific team focused on prevention of sexual harm.
- Commissioning community partnerships to promote mana enhanced and tapu enriched relationships.
- Developed strategic plans for community mobilisation initiatives, resulting in increased community participation and support.
- Developed culturally sensitive programs that catered to unique needs of various segments within community, fostering inclusivity and cohesion.
- Conducted thorough assessments of community needs, ensuring targeted and effective program development.
- Strengthened relationships with local organizations through regular collaboration and communication.
- Led group discussions and activities to meet different community needs.
Pou Whirinaki - Supportive care and Development Manager
Cancer Society - Canterbury West Coast division
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Senior manager for the Supportive care team, Canterbury West Coast (CWC)
- Provide guidance and support for client facing team for CWC
- Development of new initiatives for whānau going through a cancer journey
- Advocate for those in the health system whose voices are not being listened too
- Provide support as the equity lead for the organisation to ensure all mahi carried out has an equity focus.
Te Pā Tipu - Clinical team leader
He Waka Tapu
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Provide oversight and coordination for the programmes within Te Pā Tipu in line with He Waka Tapu core principles, strategic plan and values
- Work collaboratively with the service manager and team leaders across He Waka Tapu ensuring quality services are provided
- Provide ongoing support for the hauora team.
Community Support Services AOD on to Partnership community worker
He Waka Tapu
03.2018 - 09.2020
- Ensuring that our whānau have access to the health needs they require
- Creating plans to achieve autonomy
- Working and networking with external organisations within Christchurch
- Community Development and social services.
Education
Graduate Diploma - Project Management
Universtity of Waikato
01.2025
Bachelors degree in Te Reo Māori and Indigenous studies -
Ara, Institute of technology
01.2017
Diploma in Early Childhood Education L5 -
Waiariki institute of technology
12.2011
Certificate in Teacher Aide Practice -
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
01.2011
Skills
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Strong focus on equity and equity lead
- Development of frameworks
- Competent user of Microsoft office
- Data input: Data base system
- Competent writer of case studies and narratives
- Interpersonal skills: Kanohi ki te kanohi
- High work standard and Organisation
- Self-motivated
- Happy to work independently as well as part of a team
Professional Development
- Basic Mental Health First Aid
- Understanding Mood
- Understanding Anxiety
- Boundaries and ethics (advanced)
- Understanding Personality issues
- Understanding Psychosis
- Older persons Mental Health (TBA)
- Understanding Complex Grief
- Providing Trauma-Informed Care to Children and Adolescents
- Self-Harm and Suicidal Behaviours: Screening and Management
- Supporting those experiencing Grief Loss and Trauma
References
- Nicola Coom, Cheif Executive, Cancer Society South Island, (Contact details will be provided on request)
- Maree Edwards, Community Operations Manager, He Waka Tapu Christchurch, (Contact details will be provided on request)
- Chelsea Prescott- Jacobs, Oranga Whakapapa Program Lead, ACC National Office, (Contact details will be provided on request)
Timeline
Māori Community Mobilisation Lead
ACC New Zealand
12.2022 - Current
Pou Whirinaki - Supportive care and Development Manager
Cancer Society - Canterbury West Coast division
08.2021 - 12.2022
Te Pā Tipu - Clinical team leader
He Waka Tapu
09.2020 - 08.2021
Community Support Services AOD on to Partnership community worker
He Waka Tapu
03.2018 - 09.2020
Graduate Diploma - Project Management
Universtity of Waikato
Bachelors degree in Te Reo Māori and Indigenous studies -
Ara, Institute of technology
Diploma in Early Childhood Education L5 -
Waiariki institute of technology
Certificate in Teacher Aide Practice -
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
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