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