JAMES TASI
Papakura,AKLD
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with extensive experience at Oranga Tamariki, specializing in individualized care and culturally sensitive practices. Proven ability to enhance client satisfaction through effective communication and regulatory compliance. A reliable team player skilled in decision-making and time management, committed to fostering a safe and supportive environment for youth.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Youth Worker
Oranga Tamariki-Youth Justice Residence
Wiri
03.2025 - 12.2025
- Delivered professional care services tailored to individual needs, enhancing client satisfaction
- Delivered culturally sensitive services in accordance with occupational therapy code of practice, fostering inclusivity
- Maintained compliance with government regulations and occupational therapy standards to safeguard service quality.
- Provided quality services that addressed specific needs within practice area
Residential Night Attendant
Oranga Tamariki - Youth Justice Residence
Wiri
12.2022 - 01.2025
- Monitored safety and security of residents and staff in facility, creating a secure environment
- Built positive relationships with rangatahi, enhancing engagement through promotion of tikanga and pou of OT
- Partnered with families to support management of young offenders and deliver care in custody of OT
After Hours Monitor/Security Patrol
Emerge Aotearoa
Manukau - Botany
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Patrolled site for Transitional Housing complex of 75 Rooms
- Compiled night shift reports for day staff, managers, and operations manager to streamline communication.
- Performed operational tasks to maintain site functionality and safety.
- Assisted staff and clients with document handling, key transfers, and effective communication.
Food Technician/Machine Operator
Griffins Foods Ltd
Papakura
07.2005 - 08.2021
- Operated mixing machinery in main operations area to ensure efficient production flow.
- Weighing ups/ handling of raw materials/lifting up to 25 kg
- Following griffins recipes to spec/ producing the highest quality of product
- Operated forklift to transport materials and products throughout the facility.
- Assisted in production areas, including palletizing, to maintain workflow and support team efficiency.
- Performed cleaning tasks to maintain a safe and organized work environment.
Production Line Temp
Cerebos Greggs Ltd
East Tamaki
01.2004 - 06.2005
- Operated wet side production line for tomato sauce and chutney sauce.
- Bottled various products including gherkins, onions, and sweet and sour sauces.
- Arranged produce for effective display in store front.
BodyKits Fabricator
N1 Kits
Takanini
01.2003 - 12.2003
- Executed fiberglassing and welding for body kit fabrication, ensuring quality and durability of modifications.
- Customizing car bodykits and body modification
- Performed panel beating, fixing car panels, dents, and repairs to restore vehicle aesthetics and functionality.
- Completed tasks autonomously while collaborating with team members to meet project goals.
- Standard transporting of Goods/Merchandise to allocated destinations. ie to car painters or customers. Company car provided mainly for transporting goods
Courier Driver
FLYWAY- U.P.S
Mangere
11.2001 - 01.2003
- Transported goods and parcels to designated destinations and picked up items from customers
- Responded to urgent on-call job requests promptly, ensuring timely service
- Conducted regular maintenance on company vehicle to ensure reliability
- Sorted freight, parcels, and other goods as part of store duties
Stores/Pick-Packer
Fastening Supplies
Mt Wellington
05.1999 - 12.2001
- Picked and packed orders while loading and unloading trucks using fork hoist
- Receiving and dispatching inventory - Dealing with inwards/outwards goods
- Restocked shelves and organized warehouse inventory to maintain product availability
- Delivered customer service by greeting customers and addressing day-to-day queries
- General cleaning duties. Ensuring the cleanliness of the work area and space. Returning all equipment and machinery to its allocated areas
Panelbeater
Waitemata Panelbeaters
Otahuhu
01.2001 - 11.2001
- Vehicle repair, chassis work welding, standard panel work
- Transported vehicles between locations, ensuring on-time delivery for customer satisfaction.
- Detailed vehicles by cleaning and preparing interiors and exteriors for optimal presentation.
- Tidied workshop and organized equipment and machinery to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Otahuhu College
Auckland, NZ01.1992
High School Diploma -
Otahuhu College
Auckland, NZ01.1992
Ferguson Intermediate
01.1989
Yendarra Primary School
01.1987
Yendarra Kindergarten
01.1981
Skills
- Individualized care
- Culturally sensitive practices
- Regulatory compliance
- Decision making
- Time management
- Reliability and flexibility
- Good communication
- Team player
References
Happy to provide on Request
Personal
Full NZ Drivers Licence class 1, Immediate start
Timeline
Residential Youth Worker
Oranga Tamariki-Youth Justice Residence
03.2025 - 12.2025
Residential Night Attendant
Oranga Tamariki - Youth Justice Residence
12.2022 - 01.2025
After Hours Monitor/Security Patrol
Emerge Aotearoa
11.2021 - 11.2022
Food Technician/Machine Operator
Griffins Foods Ltd
07.2005 - 08.2021
Production Line Temp
Cerebos Greggs Ltd
01.2004 - 06.2005
BodyKits Fabricator
N1 Kits
01.2003 - 12.2003
Courier Driver
FLYWAY- U.P.S
11.2001 - 01.2003
Panelbeater
Waitemata Panelbeaters
01.2001 - 11.2001
Stores/Pick-Packer
Fastening Supplies
05.1999 - 12.2001
High School Diploma -
Otahuhu College
High School Diploma -
Otahuhu College
Ferguson Intermediate
Yendarra Primary School
Yendarra Kindergarten