Deliah Gasson
Hamilton,WKO
Summary
- Motivated and professional individual seeking full-time work in the care and support sector. I bring six years of frontline experience, including three years as a New Zealand Police Officer and three years as a Compliance Officer with Taupō District Council. Through these roles, I developed strong skills in communication, crisis management, and problem-solving while working with people from diverse backgrounds. I am committed to providing high-quality, person-centred support, building trust, and ensuring safety and wellbeing for those I work alongside. I am currently completing my Master of Social Work and am willing to work towards any further relevant qualifications to strengthen my contribution in this field.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Social Worker (Placement)
Te Whatu Ora Waikato Hospital
Hamilton
07.2025 - 10.2025
- Managed own caseload within the Women’s Health and Paediatrics team.
- Worked on child protection cases including non-accidental injury (NAI) investigations.
- Facilitated and participated in whānau hui and multi-agency safety planning meetings.
- Supported whānau experiencing family violence and child protection concerns.
- Engaged in ROCS (Risk of Concern Strategy) processes to ensure child safety.
- Reached out to services for referrals and facilitated access to supports.
- Advocated on behalf of patients and their whānau within the hospital and wider community.
Compliance Officer
Taupō District Council
Taupō
01.2022 - 07.2025
- Investigated and resolved community complaints, ensuring fair and lawful outcomes.
- Engaged with diverse members of the public, often in high-conflict situations.
- Provided accurate advice on bylaws, legislation, and council services.
- Prepared evidence-based reports and maintained professional documentation.
Student Social Worker (Placement)
Taupō Family Centre
Taupō
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Supported the kaupapa Māori social worker in providing holistic wraparound services.
- Assisted in trauma discussions and contributed to intervention plans.
- Helped clients with practical needs, such as CV writing and accessing study opportunities.
- Observed and reflected on client sessions to develop practice skills.
- Applied social work theories, client-centred practice, and cultural competence in real-world contexts.
- Collaborated with supervisor and other professionals to ensure positive outcomes for clients.
Constable
New Zealand Police
Auckland
10.2018 - 09.2021
- Worked across frontline response, community policing, enquiries, and child protection.
- Managed emergency and crisis incidents, de-escalating high-risk situations.
- Conducted investigations, collected evidence, and interviewed witnesses and suspects.
- Served in the Child Protection Team, assisting with search warrants, arrests, and family education.
Education
Master of Applied Social Work -
Massey University
10.2025
New Zealand Sign Language, Level 1A -
NZSL
09.2025
Certificate in Regulatory Compliance Core Knowledge -
NZQA
01.2022
Diploma in Police Workplace Practice -
NZ Police
01.2021
Certificate in Core Policing -
NZ Police
01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Criminology
University of Auckland
01.2018
High School Diploma -
Hauraki Plains College
12-2014
Skills
- Child protection support
- Whānau hui facilitation
- Multi-agency collaboration
- Person-centred approaches
- Strengths-based approaches
- Crisis intervention
- Safety planning
- Cultural competence
- Bicultural practice
- Effective communication
- Relationship-building
- Resilience
- Professionalism under pressure
Timeline
Student Social Worker (Placement)
Te Whatu Ora Waikato Hospital
07.2025 - 10.2025
Student Social Worker (Placement)
Taupō Family Centre
07.2024 - 10.2024
Compliance Officer
Taupō District Council
01.2022 - 07.2025
Constable
New Zealand Police
10.2018 - 09.2021
Master of Applied Social Work -
Massey University
New Zealand Sign Language, Level 1A -
NZSL
Certificate in Regulatory Compliance Core Knowledge -
NZQA
Diploma in Police Workplace Practice -
NZ Police
Certificate in Core Policing -
NZ Police
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Criminology
University of Auckland
High School Diploma -
Hauraki Plains College
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