Divaan Tuapawa
Lower Hutt,WGN
Summary
My Family and I moved from Wairoa in 2017 for us to all grasp hold of a better life and future, my children have now grown so I’m wanting to start getting myself sorted and get back into working again
I am a Flexible worker ready to learn and contribute to the job and the team success.
Very eager to learn new things that come with the job and helping people where needed especially with the work involved,
I have done work experience in admin and stocktake
Ambitious Receptionist equipped to handle front desk operations greeting guests, routing correspondence, and solving immediate issues. Goal-oriented,
Committed to contributing to company growth.
Focused on providing professional service and support to every office visitor. Diligent about scheduling appointments, managing packages and routing mail to recipients. Positive nature with excellent people skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Work experience - Admin, stocktake, Receptionist,
Stunning Hair Salon
Upper Hutt , Wellington
04.2025 - 05.2025
- Managed front desk operations and greeted visitors warmly.
- Assisted with administrative tasks to support office staff effectively.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
- Maintained a neat reception area by organizing materials and tidying up furniture.
- Updated and recorded customer or client information to maintain accounts.
- Processed customer payments using cash registers or point-of-sale terminals according to company policies and procedures.
- Sorted incoming mail and directed to correct personnel each day.
- Kept business entrances clean, tidy and professional in appearance.
- Mixed water and detergents or acids to prepare cleaning solutions.
- Managed inventory of supplies and equipment for store products for customers
Kai Mahi at Kohanga Reo
Te Kainga o Te koraha
Wairoa, Wairoa
02.2016 - 09.2016
- Teach the children Te Reo Maori only
- Monitored students to observe behavior, enforce rules and maintain safety.
- Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
- Instructed and assisted students during craft activities.
- Supervised students outside classroom during recess, lunch and breaks.
- Assisted with or led story time by reading books to children.
- Arranged classroom furniture and learning materials to keep areas neat.
- Created and assembled classroom displays and decorations.
- Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes and work
- Made and distributed nutritious snacks by preparing and dividing into portions.
- Organized the children's items by labeling and documenting collection.
- Evaluated student's progress and documented in reports.
- Maintained and cleaned nap mats by making minor repairs and wiping down.
- Maintained hygiene of infant by changing diapers and clothes if needed.
- Worked closely with Kaiako/lead teacher, family, classroom teaching team and other specialists like Ece.
- Set up for special events, including parties and parent meetings.
Kohanga Teacher
Te Waihirere kohanga Reo
Wairoa, Wairoa
08.2009 - 01.2015
- Teach The Tamariki Te Reo Maori only
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with Tamariki, parents and teaching staff.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes
- Incorporated music, art and theater into lesson planning.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Instructed Te Reo Maori in classes for preschool aged children.
- Studied and graduated for Te Ara Tuarua for a level in teaching in kohanga Reo
- Taught infants from 9months to 3years old in 2012
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
- Stuck to daily routines to help children feel comfortable and promote development.
- Openly exchanged ideas and materials with coworkers.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
Kohanga
Tumatauenga Kohanga Reo
Linton , Palmerston North
05.2003 - 11.2003
- Sanitized frequented areas and equipment using approved supplies.
- Collected trash from floors within hallways, bathrooms and work areas.
- Vacuumed carpeted areas and mopped solid surfaces with proper chemical solutions.
- Removed trash bags, broke down boxes and placed recyclable materials in designated disposal areas.
- Replenished supply of hand soap, paper towels and other consumables.
- Maintained safety protocols through safe handling of equipment and chemicals.
- Stripped, sealed, finished and polished floors to maintain appearance and remove scratches.
- Performed daily dusting, leather and wood surface polishing and wall washing.
Education
Te Ara Tuatahi - Te Ara Tuatahi
Kohanga Reo
Gisborne , Gisborne Wellington East Girls College
Mt Victoria, Wellington Certificate - Certificate of Social Services
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
Gisborne, GisborneSkills
- Honest
- Happy and eager to help people
- Time management
- Communication
- Teamworker
- Good listening skills
- Creativity
- Empathy
- Data entry
- Cash handling
- Customer service
- Supply management
- Appointment scheduling
- Office administration
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Shelving organization
- Stock counting
- Positive attitude
- Workflow efficiency
- Verbal and written communication
- Product organization
- Workstation cleaning
- Shelving of products
- Price checking
- Equipment cleaning
Timeline
Work experience - Admin, stocktake, Receptionist,
Stunning Hair Salon
04.2025 - 05.2025
Kai Mahi at Kohanga Reo
Te Kainga o Te koraha
02.2016 - 09.2016
Kohanga Teacher
Te Waihirere kohanga Reo
08.2009 - 01.2015
Kohanga
Tumatauenga Kohanga Reo
05.2003 - 11.2003
Te Ara Tuatahi - Te Ara Tuatahi
Kohanga Reo
Wellington East Girls College
Certificate - Certificate of Social Services
Te Wananga O Aotearoa