Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Ferinica Hawe-Foreman MinstD

Ferinica Hawe-Foreman MinstD

Wairarapa,Eketahuna

Summary

A skilled professional proficient in applying a Māori perspective to enhance cultural safety significantly. Holds comprehensive knowledge and expertise in examining business practices and policies to enact proactive changes. Also possesses robust abilities in relationship building and problem-solving.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Board Member

Federation of Māori Associations
The Terrace, Wellington
06.2024 - Current
  • Represents and provides strategic leadership to ensure the success and prosperity of Māori businesses.

Te Kāhui Matauraura South Taranaki District Council
10.2020 - Current
  • Serves as a representative, actively advocating for critical issues and influencing decision-making processes.

Deputy Powhakarae

Te Korowai O Ngāruahine Trust
, Hawera
09.2018 - Current
  • Deputy Powhakarae
  • Chair Te Ohu Arotake (Audit & Risk) subcommittee
  • Member Te Ohu Arotake (Audit & Risk) subcommittee
  • Trustee.

Chair

Ngāti Manuhiakai Hapū
05.2018 - Current
  • Leading hapū to develop and implement strategy
  • Creates an environment that encourages open communication and teamwork, resulting in productive meetings with whānau and the community.

Ngāti Manuhiakai Hapū Representative
03.2016 - Current
  • Representative for Todd Energy, Beach Energy, Hiringa, Ranui Generation, and Taranaki Byproducts
  • Facilitates information exchange between entities and the hapū, fostering enduring and sustainable relationships.

Wool-Classer

  • Quality oriented role ensuring maximum farmer returns and meeting stringent processor requirements.
  • Fostered a cohesive team dynamic through effective leadership and communication.

Shearing contractor/business owner

  • Successfully recruited, trained and supervised 20 talented professionals, resulting in consistently high-quality services provided to more than 40 valued clients.
  • Aided in transforming an industry traditionally dominated by men.

Education

IOD Company Directors’ Course -

06.2024

IOD Mentoring For Diversity -

05.2024

NZSTA Getting Started -

03.2024

Introduction to School Boards -

03.2024

Board Meeting Essentials -

03.2024

Student Achievement -

03.2024

Community Engagement -

03.2024

IOD Chairing the Board -

02.2024

IOD Te Pae Hihiri -

09.2018

IOD Finance Essentials -

09.2018

IOD Strategy Essentials -

09.2018

Paerangatiratanga (Māori Business) Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust -

05.2012

Diploma in Wool & Wool Technology Massey University NZ -

01.1992

Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication
  • Resilience
  • Influencer
  • Mātauranga Māori
  • Reading comprehension
  • Information distillation
  • Decision-making
  • Connector

Affiliations

  • New Zealand School Trustee’s Association (NZSTA)
  • Member of the Institute of Directors (IOD) 213853
  • New Zealand Shearing Contractors Association (NZSCA)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Executive Board Member

Federation of Māori Associations
06.2024 - Current

Te Kāhui Matauraura South Taranaki District Council
10.2020 - Current

Deputy Powhakarae

Te Korowai O Ngāruahine Trust
09.2018 - Current

Chair

Ngāti Manuhiakai Hapū
05.2018 - Current

Ngāti Manuhiakai Hapū Representative
03.2016 - Current

Wool-Classer

Shearing contractor/business owner

IOD Company Directors’ Course -

IOD Mentoring For Diversity -

NZSTA Getting Started -

Introduction to School Boards -

Board Meeting Essentials -

Student Achievement -

Community Engagement -

IOD Chairing the Board -

IOD Te Pae Hihiri -

IOD Finance Essentials -

IOD Strategy Essentials -

Paerangatiratanga (Māori Business) Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust -

Diploma in Wool & Wool Technology Massey University NZ -

Ferinica Hawe-Foreman MinstD