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Anne Saolele-Lealiifano

Levin

Summary

I am seeking a new opportunity where I can contribute to make a difference in our communities. I thrive in spaces where there are opportunities to: problem solve, be innovative, critically think, be a team player, to collaborate and continue to learn and grow alongside others.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Strategic and Corporate Planner

Horowhenua District Council
12.2023 - Current
  • Contribute to Council’s key strategic plans and projects and maintain oversight of Council’s strategy, policy and bylaw work programme
  • Project lead for the Shannon Community Plan
  • Lead Community and Stakeholder Engagement across projects
  • Partnerships with Iwi: Establish and maintain effective and meaningful relationships with our iwi partners in a way which reflect tikanga values
  • Support other council officers to strengthen strategic relationships and work collaboratively with iwi and nominated hapū representatives
  • Relationship Management - Build networks and develop meaningful relationships with stakeholders both internally and outside Council
  • Delivery of Long Term Plan, Annual Pan and Annual Report
  • Contribution to other projects
  • Project Management: Ensure projects are delivered in an effective and customer focussed way, and that effective working relationships are maintained with key stakeholders. Take an organisational wide leadership role in respect of identified projects

Community Engagement Advisor - Fixed Term Contract

Statistics New Zealand
02.2022 - 12.2023
  • Lead the Census kaupapa in Horowhenua, Tararua & support Manawatu
  • Pasifika Lead for Census kaupapa for Census kaupapa for Pasifika communities in Horowhenenua, Manawatu, Marton and Taranaki
  • Advise and lead team - best approaches to build and maintain relationships with our Pasifika communities across our Central West region.
  • Build and hold key relationships with local MPs, Maori and Pacific communities and their leaders and wider community
  • Champion the use of data in community with a background in research
  • Plan and organize events alongside community
  • Workshops/presentations in community to educate on the value of data or completing Census 2023
  • Collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to implement national campaigns in my region

Team Leader & Programme Lead

Focus Futures
06.2021 - 02.2022
  • Empower and equip teaching staff with the tools they require to fulfill their roles
  • Design and implement culturally responsive methodologies for innovative classroom instruction to enhance EMS programme delivery
  • Develop programme on Futures Online and maintain teaching resources
  • Continuously develop curriculum, teaching material and assessments in response to the market and student needs and industry standards
  • Marking and Moderation of assessments
  • Work closely with site manager to ensure the right processes and systems are in place to protect our staff and students' physical and mental wellbeing

Head of Faculty & Tutor

NZMA, UP Education
08.2020 - 08.2021

Head of Faculty role:

● Advisor to Campus Manager

● Manage and support tutors to achieve their key performance areas and to deliver quality teaching

● Ensure that teaching practices reflected the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi

● Support stakeholder engagement

● Pastoral care of staff and students

● Co-lead Pacific & Maori cultural and language celebrations

● Plan, develop and implement initiatives to support all students' learning

● Support tutors with their Professional Development plans

● Reporting on tutor and student progress


Tutor role:

● Prepare and deliver quality teaching that are culturally appropriate

● Engage students to ensure they complete the qualification successfully and become competent and confident learners

● Mark and moderate assessments

● Follow up on students who are disengaged and develop individual learning plans

● Pastoral care of students

● Systems: Microsoft Teams and SELMA are used for all areas of delivery and reporting

Tutor & Community Advisor

NZMA, UP Education
12.2017 - 07.2020

Key achievement: Established the first NZMA Porirua Campus in 2017 alongside Campus Manager

  • Build effective relationships with community stakeholders
  • Work alongside community to have their voice represented in our work to best meet the needs of out students and community
  • Attend and present at community events
  • Organize community events on campus
  • Carry tutor responsibilities as outlined earlier for the same employer

Tutor – Youth

New Zealand Career College
02.2013 - 12.2017
  • Prepare and deliver quality education for youth guarantee students
  • Pastoral care of students
  • Prepare life skill sessions
  • Community events
  • Marking and moderation
  • Progress reports and Individual learning plans for students

Teacher Aide

Aotea College
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Support students with special learning needs
  • Plan and implement methods to support students to succeed not only academically but also in all other areas of their life

Education

Master of Education - Psychology And Education

Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, NZ
12.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Education

Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, NZ
05.2014

Skills

  • Interpersonal skills These skills are fundamental when building relationships with stakeholders
  • Cultural Competence Raise awareness and respect culture diversity by ensuring any initiatives that are developed and implemented are culturally appropriate and responsive
  • Communication skills Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Samoan
  • Organizational Skills These skills enable me to stay focused on certain tasks, and/or even at times, focus on multiple tasks at once to achieve the desired outcome
  • Team player Shared knowledge is Power When we all share what is in our kite or basket of knowledge, we achieve more as a team
  • Work independently The ability to work self-sufficiently on assigned tasks within given timeframes

Voluntary experiences

Co-Founder and Co-Lead for Unison Community Choir - 07/2023 to current

Pasifika for Tomorrow (nonprofit organisation), Levin, New Zealand

  • An initiative started based on our aspirations as parents for our children to thrive in many aspects of their lives through their passion for music or singing
  • Ensure our education plan is consistently embedded in the program and lead implementation
  • Lead planning meetings to ensure we are progressing towards our goals and outcomes, aligning with our mission and values
  • Build relationships with families and our wider communities


Co-Founder and Co-Lead for 1NU'U - 10/2022 to current

Levin, New Zealand

  • Our kaupapa is open to any tamariki to come along and learn sport skills. We use sport/tag as a vehicle to support them holistically. They are based on the values of respect, resilience, cultural identity and excellence. Currently running during Summer period.

 

Vice-President for Saolele-Simeona Family Reunion Committee - 12/2018 to current

  • Work alongside the President to organize family reunions
  • Plan and lead fundraising events
  • Handle and delegate tasks to suit the strengths of our team


Member of Pasifika Advisory Group, Postgate School, Porirua - 02/2017 - 06/2021

  • Meet with other members to discuss and provide advice to the school about initiatives to support our Pasifika children to thrive in education and be proud of their cultural identity

Referees

Available on request

Timeline

Strategic and Corporate Planner

Horowhenua District Council
12.2023 - Current

Community Engagement Advisor - Fixed Term Contract

Statistics New Zealand
02.2022 - 12.2023

Team Leader & Programme Lead

Focus Futures
06.2021 - 02.2022

Head of Faculty & Tutor

NZMA, UP Education
08.2020 - 08.2021

Tutor & Community Advisor

NZMA, UP Education
12.2017 - 07.2020

Tutor – Youth

New Zealand Career College
02.2013 - 12.2017

Teacher Aide

Aotea College
01.2012 - 01.2013

Master of Education - Psychology And Education

Victoria University of Wellington

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Education

Victoria University of Wellington
Anne Saolele-Lealiifano