Jonson Tatana
Dunedin, NZ
Summary
Bachelor of Applied Management candidate with a focus on human resources and people development. Experience includes roles as a Pasifika mentor and health & safety representative, alongside an internship with OUSA, enhancing skills in team coordination, communication, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to foster inclusive workplace cultures and support employee wellbeing through strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Aiming to contribute to Rio Tinto's Graduate Program in Human Resources (2027) by enhancing employee engagement and developing expertise in HR functions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Events Intern
OUSA
01.2026 - Current
- Assist in event planning.
- Collaborated with team members to develop promotional content for events.
- Created work rosters.
- Facilitated setup and teardown of event spaces according to specifications.
Butchery Assistant
Food Stuffs
11.2025 - Current
- Trained and helped onboard new staff
- Followed food safety guidelines during all preparation tasks.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area and equipment.
- Assist with customer inquiries
Pasifika Peer Mentor
Otago Polytechnic
02.2024 - Current
- Facilitated peer-led study groups to enhance learning experiences.
- Onboarding new mentors
- Attended meetings and trainings to optimise professional development.
- Provided academic support and guidance to students in need of assistance.
Butcher
Silver Fern Farms
09.2021 - 07.2023
- Health & Safety Representative
- Trained new staff
- Followed compliance requirements
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow during busy periods.
- Youngest head butcher
- Additional responsibilities: Shut down work, setups and cleanups
Slaughterboard
South Pacific Meats
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve goals and resolve product and service issues.
- Executed a physically demanding 6 on 1 off roster, working 60-hour weeks.
Delivery Driver
Deliver Easy
02.2020 - 09.2020
- Practiced effective self-time management to enhance productivity.
- Facilitated clear communication with customers to address needs.
Education
Bachelor of Business - Business Management
Otago Polytechnic
07-2026
High School Diploma -
Southland Boys High School
01-2021
Skills
- Leadership
- Training & Onboarding
- Networking
- Communication skills
- Health and safety
- Human resources support
- Time management
Hobbies and Interests
- Fitness
- Martial Arts
- Spending time with family & friends
- Reading
- Cooking
References
Available on request.
Certification
First Aid
Heights Safety
Knife Handling
Timeline
Events Intern
OUSA
01.2026 - Current
Butchery Assistant
Food Stuffs
11.2025 - Current
Pasifika Peer Mentor
Otago Polytechnic
02.2024 - Current
Butcher
Silver Fern Farms
09.2021 - 07.2023
Slaughterboard
South Pacific Meats
09.2020 - 03.2021
Delivery Driver
Deliver Easy
02.2020 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Business - Business Management
Otago Polytechnic
High School Diploma -
Southland Boys High School