David (Rawiri) Toia
Hamilton
Summary
With over 20 years of experience as a Project Director and Manager at Victoria University of Wellington and a private company (Boundream Limited), I have successfully led educational initiatives, including the development of national curricula, resource development (digital and hard copy), and the implementation of strategic national programs. My leadership in agile project management and the delivery of large-scale learning initiatives has consistently improved outcomes for diverse stakeholders, demonstrating my expertise in both educational leadership and product management.
As an education professional, I excel in leading complex projects within tight deadlines and high-pressure environments. I am adept at communicating vision, strategy, and processes effectively, and am known for being proactive, goal-oriented, and adaptable, with a quick ability to acquire and apply new skills.
With a strong track record of guiding teams and achieving strategic objectives, I am skilled in optimizing processes, ensuring quality standards, and aligning project outcomes with organizational goals. My collaborative approach and unwavering commitment to excellence have been key to delivering impactful, results-driven solutions.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Victoria University of Wellington
02.2000 - Current
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously over the past 20yrs by prioritising tasks, managing people, working with multiple stakeholder groups, according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for medium scale educational projects.
- Led academic staff to deliver quality tertiary programmes
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful meeting of deliverables and project completion.
- developed innovative education resources in response to financial and time challenges delivering quality digital and hard-copy assets
Project Director
Boundream Limited
02.2013 - Current
- Streamlined project management processes by implementing Agile methodologies and improving team communication.
- Optimized resource utilisation by accurately forecasting project needs and allocating resources accordingly throughout the project lifecycle.
- Improved overall team performance by conducting regular performance evaluations and providing constructive feedback to facilitate professional growth.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of various project components.
- Cultivated a positive work environment, fostering open communication channels and encouraging team members to share ideas for continuous improvement.
- Enhanced team productivity through regular progress tracking and performance evaluations.
- Achieved consistent on-time project completion by establishing clear goals and timelines for team members.
- Monitored project and program quality to meet audit expectations.
- Oversaw budget development and financial tracking, ensuring cost-effective execution of complex projects.
- Hired and managed consultants, contractors and sub-contractors to complete project tasks.
- Developed project control roadmap to guide various projects.
- Directed project design functions, developed proposals and conversed with customers and funders.
- Navigated challenging situations with diplomacy, resolving conflicts among team members while maintaining focus on project goals.
- Maximized resources allocation by conducting thorough assessments of available tools, personnel, and budgetary constraints before initiating projects.
Education Consultant
Boundream Ltd
01.2015 - Current
- Provided personalised support for education leaders enhancing their learning experiences and educational knowledge
- Provided recommendations for modification, development or improvement of educational programs and practices
- Collaborated with educators, school leadership and external professionals in IEP development.
National Co-ordinator
Victoria University of Wellington
- Improved overall program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new organizational strategies.
- Implemented innovative marketing strategies for better brand recognition and increased community engagement.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to discuss progress updates, address concerns, and establish shared goals moving forward.
- Evaluated program efficacy through comprehensive milestone assessments, identifying opportunities for improvement and necessary adjustments.
- Maintained consistent reporting standards across regional, allowing for accurate tracking of progress toward national objectives.
- Developed strategic plans to enhance the growth and success of nationwide initiatives.
- Monitored progress towards organisational goals, adjusting strategies as needed to ensure continued success.
- Established strong relationships with external partners, fostering a network of support for future collaborations.
- Organised training sessions for capacity building, improving staff skillsets and enhancing overall performance levels.
Education
HDip Teaching Education - Education
Waikato University
HamiltonPG Dip Education - Education
Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, NZTeaching Diploma - Education
UNITEC
Auckland, NZSkills
- Leadership
- Strategic thinking
- Curriculum design and development
- Project management
- Product management
- Multicultural education
- Business plan projection
- Strategic learning engagements
- Project design, development and implementation
Languages
Maori
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Māori peforming arts - Te Waka Huia
Waikato Softball - President (2018-2024)
Timeline
Education Consultant
Boundream Ltd
01.2015 - Current
Project Director
Boundream Limited
02.2013 - Current
Project Manager
Victoria University of Wellington
02.2000 - Current
National Co-ordinator
Victoria University of Wellington
HDip Teaching Education - Education
Waikato University
PG Dip Education - Education
Victoria University of Wellington
Teaching Diploma - Education
UNITEC
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