Ben-Jean Ryder
Glen Eden,AUK
Summary
- A caring supportive and enthusiastic team player who is committed to the welfare, safeguarding and promotion of people. Retaining excellent confidence, willingness, communication and management skills. Currently employed at the Te Whatu Orad and thoroughly enjoy working there. It offers very practical tool that assist greatly for both professional and workforce areas.
- Employed as a Cultural Advisor-providing guidance and support for whānau Māori engaging with mental health services. Committed to the idea of healing for Māori by weaving together Māori healing practices and Western clinical practice, ultimately providing clients and their whānau with the best possible health outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Te Reo Maori Translator
Contractor
01.2022 - Current
- Translated documents from English to Maori.
- Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.
- Reviewed final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
- Listened to recordings and translated confidential information.
- Translated documents for research departments, supporting data collection and reporting.
- Repeated and restructured complex translations to optimize understanding.
Cultural Advisor
Waitemata District Health Board
02.2019 - Current
- Developed Cultural referral program to maintain long-term patient wellness.
- Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.
- Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
Storm Water Technician
Dutton Stormwater
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Labourer
Rixon's ContractingOctober
01.2013 - 11.2017
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Arranged beneficial deals with suppliers for materials to stay within budget limitations.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll and ordered new materials for sites.
Disability Support Worker
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
03.2014 - 02.2016
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors and incidents.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
Talent
PūkanaOngoing
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors and staging areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
University of Waikato
Hamilton, WKO01.
High School Diploma -
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori O Hoani Waititi
Auckland, 12.2011
Skills
- Staff education and training
- Critical thinking
- Cultural awareness
- Conflict resolution
- Team Translation
- Cultural Understanding
- Spell Checking
- Grammatical Skills
- Speech Support
Timeline
Te Reo Maori Translator
Contractor
01.2022 - Current
Cultural Advisor
Waitemata District Health Board
02.2019 - Current
Storm Water Technician
Dutton Stormwater
01.2017 - 01.2019
Disability Support Worker
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
03.2014 - 02.2016
Labourer
Rixon's ContractingOctober
01.2013 - 11.2017
Talent
PūkanaOngoing
01.2011 - 01.2014
High School Diploma -
University of Waikato
High School Diploma -
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori O Hoani Waititi
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