Ikey Ihaka Tunui
Ōtaki,New Zealand
Summary
Accomplished professional skilled in content writing and event management, with a strong track record of engaging diverse audiences. Proven research and facilitation abilities have successfully supported significant projects across various sectors. Core competencies include strategic planning, project coordination, and effective communication.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Contractor
Ōmataroa Rangitaīki No 2 Trust
, Whakatāne
10.2024 - 12.2024
- In the last quarter of 2024, I was contracted to complete a series of written content, working towards a book for a Land Trust based in the Bay of Plenty. This included supporting the interviewing process with trustees, the chair, support groups, and grant recipients.
- Additionally, I created various presentations for the Trustees to present back to beneficiaries on housing strategies and remunerations for 2025.
Senior Consultant
Aurecon New Zealand
, Wellington
11.2023 - 06.2024
- During my time with Aurecon New Zealand, I was responsible for researching, tracking, and analysing various engagement records across large-scale projects, including an international renewables project, while supporting the project lead with drafting and reviewing documentation.
- Additionally, I developed and delivered a 10-week internal te reo Māori pronunciation program for beginners to help build capability across the Engagement and Change Advisory team. This gave me the opportunity to work closely with the marketing team, assisting with content writing and narratives in video production.
Production Assistant
Various Media Productions
, Wellington
11.2020 - 01.2021
- I held multiple roles as a production assistant across multiple sets, including the feature film Millie Lies Low, the Apple TV+ production Mr Corman, and MasterClass with James Cameron.
- Responsibilities in the roles included travel coordination, management of schedules, equipment booking, delegation and facilitation of extras who were on the set.
Policy Analyst
Te Puni Kōkiri
, Wellington
09.2019 - 07.2020
- I was employed on a fix-term contract with Te Puni Kōkiri as a policy analyst supporting with Official Information Act (OIA) requests, agency and ministry consultations, and memo writing for the Office of the Deputy Chief Executive.
Academic Services Coordinator
King's College London
, London
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Working on a fixed-term contract, I was employed by King's College London to support the management of the Kensington Olympia Event Venue during the five-week examination period. An estimated 3,000 students per day were expected to arrive at the venue.
- Additionally, I also supported the coordination of 50 support staff, including troubleshooting misconduct, missing examination papers, and online administration.
Junior Researcher, Interior Design Masters
Netflix and BBC2, DSP TV (EndemolShineGroup UK)
, London
05.2018 - 10.2018
Postgraduate Administrator
Birkbeck, University of Longdon
, London
09.2017 - 03.2018
Student Academic Advisor
University of Auckland
, Auckland
05.2016 - 06.2017
International Student Advisor
Unitec Institute of Technology
, Auckland
08.2015 - 05.2016
Resident Director
International Studies Abroad
, Auckland
11.2014 - 07.2015
Māori Pasifika Outreach Coordinator
Victoria University of Wellington
, Wellington
02.2014 - 10.2014
Learning Advisor Māori
Victoria University of Wellington
, Wellington
01.2013 - 12.2013
Education
Bachelor - te reo Māori
Te Wānanga o Raukawa
Ōtaki, NZ12.2023
Diploma - te reo Māori
Te Wānanga o Raukawa
Ōtaki, NZ12.2021
Certificate of Proficiency - Creative Writing
Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, NZ12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, NZ05-2013
Skills
- Proficiency in te reo Māori and English
- Content writing
- Creative writing
- Researching
- Facilitation
- Event management
Creative Credits
- Published Author of the short story 'Te Toanga Hāreere’, in the anthology ‘He Kōrero Tātai: Ta te Māori tuku’, 2023
- Creative Writing Wānanga Coordinator with Māoriland, Ōtaki, 2022
- Published Author of the short story ‘Whakawhiti kōrero', in the anthology ‘Between You & Me: Culture in Context in Aotearoa’, 2022
- Creative Writing Workshop Facilitator for the Hato Pāora creative writing programme under International Institute of Modern Letters, Victoria University of Wellington, 2020
- Co-Camera Operator for the poetry film, Noho Mai, winner of the O’Bheal Poetry Film Festival (Cork, Ireland) 2020.
- Collaborated Activator with the London based artist group In.ter.island Collective at the Musee du Quai Branly, Paris, France, 2019
Languages
Māori
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Contractor
Ōmataroa Rangitaīki No 2 Trust
10.2024 - 12.2024
Senior Consultant
Aurecon New Zealand
11.2023 - 06.2024
Production Assistant
Various Media Productions
11.2020 - 01.2021
Policy Analyst
Te Puni Kōkiri
09.2019 - 07.2020
Academic Services Coordinator
King's College London
04.2019 - 07.2019
Junior Researcher, Interior Design Masters
Netflix and BBC2, DSP TV (EndemolShineGroup UK)
05.2018 - 10.2018
Postgraduate Administrator
Birkbeck, University of Longdon
09.2017 - 03.2018
Student Academic Advisor
University of Auckland
05.2016 - 06.2017
International Student Advisor
Unitec Institute of Technology
08.2015 - 05.2016
Resident Director
International Studies Abroad
11.2014 - 07.2015
Māori Pasifika Outreach Coordinator
Victoria University of Wellington
02.2014 - 10.2014
Learning Advisor Māori
Victoria University of Wellington
01.2013 - 12.2013
Bachelor - te reo Māori
Te Wānanga o Raukawa
Diploma - te reo Māori
Te Wānanga o Raukawa
Certificate of Proficiency - Creative Writing
Victoria University of Wellington
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Victoria University of Wellington
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