Desired Job Title
Crew MemberCasual Team Member (Retail)Process WorkerPrincipal Legal SecretarySenior Legal SecretaryWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteLocation: Porirua, New Zealand, NZ
Open to relocation: Yes
Open To Work
Fagalele Leyenda Iosefa -Tualatamalelagi
Crew Member
Porirua,New Zealand
Work Preference
Summary
Dedicated Secretarial Professional with over ten years of experience in executive support roles. Demonstrated proficiency in both English and Samoan, effectively facilitating communication in diverse environments. Committed to contributing to administrative, legal, and executive functions while pursuing opportunities that promote meaningful work.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Crew Member
Mcdonald's Restaurant
Wellington
09.2025 - Current
- Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
- Served food quickly for positive guest experiences.
- Operated kitchen equipment to cook and assemble menu items efficiently.
- Prepared food items according to safety and hygiene standards.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations and dining areas throughout shifts.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth restaurant operations.
Casual Team Member (Retail)
The Warehouse Group
Porirua
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and provided excellent service.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily goals.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring stock levels met demand without excess.
- Received, processed, and stocked merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Organized inventory shelves for easy access, ensuring efficient restocking and customer satisfaction.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to uphold store standards. throughout the shift work area .
- Supported promotional events by setting up displays and signage.
Process Worker
Taylor Preston Limited
Nauranga
04.2025 - 07.2025
- Operating machinery
- Monitored production line operations to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
- Packing, sorting and labelling products
- Worked flexible hours on weekdays and weekends to meet production needs.
- Assisted in setting up production lines for manufacturing processes.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines consistently.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machines and equipment.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment for all staff.
- Communicated with team members regarding tasks assigned during shift.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in the production area daily.
- Reported any issues to supervisor immediately for resolution.
- Adhered strictly to established guidelines and procedures while performing duties.
Principal Legal Secretary
Office of Attorney General (OAG)
Apia, Samoa
05.2016 - 03.2025
- Executive Secretariat and legal executive support to the Attorney General.
- Executive Support and Calendar Management: Provided high-level administrative support to the Attorney General, including managing complex calendars, meetings, preparing detailed briefing notes.
- Drafted, reviewed, and managed sensitive communications and official correspondence to ensure clarity and compliance with legal standards.
- Liaison and Stakeholder Engagement: Acted as the primary point of contact between the OAG and agencies, legal professionals, and the public.
- Liaison and Stakeholder Engagement: Acted as the primary point of contact between the OAG and agencies, legal professionals, and the public.
- Coordinated official events, press briefings, and travel arrangements.
Senior Legal Secretary
Office of Attorney General (OAG)
Apia, Samoa
12.2012 - 05.2016
- Secretariat and legal executive support to Assistant Attorney General of Civil Litigation Opinion and Commercial International Law Division.
- Legal Document Preparation: Drafted, formatted, and proofread a wide range of legal documents including affidavits, court filings, legal opinions, and official correspondence in compliance with court procedures and government standards.
- Court Filing and Scheduling: Coordinated the timely filing of court documents in various jurisdictions, managed hearing dates, and ensured all legal deadlines were met in accordance with judicial timelines.
- Coordinated timely filing of court documents in various jurisdictions, managed hearing dates, and ensured compliance with all legal deadlines.
- Provided comprehensive administrative support to Attorney General and legal officers, including transcription of legal dictation, management of legal databases, and response to internal and external queries.
- Served as key point of contact for communication between legal teams, government agencies, law enforcement, and external counsel, ensuring effective management of sensitive information.
Executive Assistant
Biogen 3 Samoa Limited
Samoa
02.2012 - 12.2012
- Provided administrative support to CEO, managing communications and scheduling.
- Executive-Level Administrative Support: Provided high-level administrative and personal support to the Managing Director and senior leadership team, including managing schedules, travel and confidential communications.
- Project Coordination and Reporting: Coordinated internal projects and research initiatives by tracking progress, compiling status reports, and liaising between departments to ensure alignment and transparency.
- Document and Data Management: Prepared, edited, and maintained a range of technical, financial, and regulatory documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company and industry standards, including export documentation and quality assurance records.
- Stakeholder and Client Liaison: Served as first point of contact for local and international partners, clients, and regulatory bodies, ensuring professional and timely communication on behalf of executive office to maintain strong relationships.
- Office Operations and Logistics: Managed daily office operations, procurement of supplies, and logistics for internal meetings and external engagements to ensure seamless functioning of company operations in fast-paced biotech environment.
Junior Receptionist Typist
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Samoa
09.2008 - 02.2012
- Assisted the CEO of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
- Front Desk and Visitor Management: Welcomed and directed visitors, diplomats, and delegations in a professional and culturally appropriate manner, upholding the Ministry's standards of hospitality and protocol.
- Telephone and Communication Support: Managed high-volume incoming calls, emails, and messages, ensuring accurate information delivery and efficient redirection of inquiries to appropriate departments.
- Clerical and Administrative Assistance: Supported daily Ministry operations by efficiently managing filing, photocopying, data entry, and correspondence, contributing to streamlined office processes.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Management & Economics
National University of Samoa
Apia, Samoa07-2023
Certificate - Computer
Pacific Unitech of Technology(PIU)
Apia, Samoa12-2006
National Examination Certificate -
Samoa College
Apia, Samoa12-1999
Skills
- Customer service
- Kitchen operations
- Equipment operation
- Cleanliness standards
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Conflict resolution
- Team contributions
- Cleaning
- Multi-tasking
- Equipment maintenance
- Document preparation
- File organisation
- Schedule coordination
- Inventory management
- Food presentation
- Customer engagement
- Operational support
- Event coordination
- Promotional support
- Phone reception
- Shift coordination
- Food safety compliance
- Legal documentation preparation
- Team leadership
- Shift management
- Team briefings
- Kitchen management
- Menu planning
- Prioritization and time management
Training
- Legal Policy Development Training, Apia, Samoa, 01/18
- PARBICA17 Conference, Suva, Fiji, 01/17
- Certificate in Proficiency in Business Communications and Life Skills, New Delhi, India, 01/09
Career Positions
- Crew Member, Mcdonald's Restaurant, Wellington, Basin Reserve, 09/15/25, Present, Customer Service, Cook and prepare meals for breakfast and lunch, Cleaning and tidying the working area, Time Management, Work weekday and weekends
- Casual Team Member (Retail), The Warehouse Group, Porirua, 08/04/25, Present, Cleaning and tidying the working area, Customer Service, Restock goods every now and then, Time Management for season promotions, Attend Team Split, Work weekdays and weekends
- Process Worker, Taylor Preston Limited, Nauranga, 04/07/25, 07/18/25, Preparing product for export, Operating machinery, Packing, sorting and labelling products, Working during weekdays and weekends
- Principal Legal Secretary, Office of Attorney General (OAG), Apia, Samoa, 05/01/16, 03/31/25, Executive Secretariat and legal executive support to the Attorney General, Provided high-level administrative support including managing complex calendars and meetings, Drafted, reviewed and managed sensitive communications and official correspondence, Acted as the primary point of contact between the OAG and agencies, legal professionals, and public, Maintained and organized legal documents, case files, and executive records with strict confidentiality, Planned and coordinated official events, press briefings, and travel arrangements
- Senior Legal Secretary, Office of Attorney General (OAG), Apia, Samoa, 12/01/12, 05/31/16, Secretariat and legal executive support to Assistant Attorney General, Drafted, formatted, and proofread legal documents, Maintained, organized, and archived physical and electronic case files, Coordinated the timely filing of court documents, Provided comprehensive administrative support to Attorney General and legal officers, Served as a key point of contact for communication between legal teams and external counsel
- Executive Assistant, Biogen 3 Samoa Limited, Samoa, 02/01/12, 12/31/12, Secretariat support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Provided high-level administrative and personal support to the Managing Director, Supported the coordination of internal projects and research initiatives, Prepared, edited, and maintained a range of technical, financial, and regulatory documents, Acted as the first point of contact for local and international partners, Oversaw daily office operations and logistics
- Junior Receptionist Typist, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Samoa, 09/01/08, 02/29/12, Assisted the CEO of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Welcomed and directed visitors, diplomats, and delegations, Managed high-volume incoming calls, emails, and messages, Assisted with routine office tasks including filing and data entry
Other Information
NZ Citizenship, English, Samoan, False, Reliable transport, Swimming, Gardening
Timeline
Crew Member
Mcdonald's Restaurant
09.2025 - Current
Casual Team Member (Retail)
The Warehouse Group
08.2025 - Current
Process Worker
Taylor Preston Limited
04.2025 - 07.2025
Principal Legal Secretary
Office of Attorney General (OAG)
05.2016 - 03.2025
Senior Legal Secretary
Office of Attorney General (OAG)
12.2012 - 05.2016
Executive Assistant
Biogen 3 Samoa Limited
02.2012 - 12.2012
Junior Receptionist Typist
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
09.2008 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Commerce - Management & Economics
National University of Samoa
Certificate - Computer
Pacific Unitech of Technology(PIU)
National Examination Certificate -
Samoa College