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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
Curriculum Vitae
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Joy Maehe

Joy Maehe

Whitby

Summary

Knowledgeable counsellor and leader with history of leading successful teams and driving project completion. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and foster collaborative work environment. Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning and conflict resolution.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Guidance Leader

Wellington East Girls College
01.2019 - Current
  • Led guidance team serving [1000 +] students, implementing trauma-informed.
  • Supervised staff and did performance appraisal
  • Developed and delivered professional development for whole staff and Deans
  • Established crisis management protocols and pastoral care systems
  • Implemented psychometric assessment tools, improving service and developing targeted responses to needs

Guidance Counsellor

Matamata College
01.2017 - 2019

Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions. Kept accurate records of progress

  • Developed a safe and supportive school environment by supporting Deans and staff to engage in practices to support wellbeing
  • Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies,and developed protocols for ongoing support

Head of Department Guidance

Otumoetai College
01.2014 - 2017
  • Overall management of Guidance team , supervised three counsellor's and wellbeing medical staff.
  • Responsible for performance appraisal, setting up and maintaining protocols and operational systems to support the delivery of counselling in a school of 2300 students.
  • Developed and ran student support programs
  • Delivered professional training to Pastoral Care Team
  • Member of strategic change leadership team supporting the Te Eke Panuku and culturally responsive program by Waikato University.

Counsellor

Bishop Viard College
01.1999 - 12.2013
  • Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
  • Developed student support programs
  • Liaised with external agencies to support the development and wellbeing of students

Counsellor

Mary Potter Hospice
09.1997 - 07.1998
  • Provided grief and bereavement counselling to families and individuals
  • Provide education and training to organisations on working in palliative care

Senior Family Therapist

Child Adolecent and Family Mental Health
05.1994 - 01.1997
  • Conducted Family Therapy to families and children with complex needs
  • Delivered on site training in the theory and practice of Family Therapy
  • Collaborated with a multi-disciplinary team to develop treatment plans
  • Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with hospital standards.

Counsellor/ACC Registered

Private Practice
01.1992 - 01.1995
  • Private contractor with ACC delivering counselling to victims of sexual assault and abuse.
  • Delivered trauma informed counselling

Child Psychotherapist

Child and Family Mental Health Service
01.1986 - 02.1989
  • Provided therapeutic interventions using psychodynamic approach to children and their families

Education

Master of Arts - Counselling

Master Degree of Counselling
Massey University Palmerston North NZ
11-2012

Post Graduate Diploma Counseling And Guidance - Counselling

Massey University
Palmerston North
11-1989

Diploma in Teaching ( Sec) - Teaching

Massey Universtiy
Palmerston North
01-2012

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Whitireia Polytech
Porirua
11-2010

No Degree - Child Psychotherapy

Child And Family Mental Health
Palmerston North
02-1985

Skills

  • Strategic forward planning
  • Open communicator with strong conflict resolution skills
  • Building teams and motivating them to be the best
  • Competent administrator

Interests

I come from strong Celtic origins with a Welsh mother and a father from Scotland I am married Alex (Ngāti Kahungunu ki te Wairoa) We have three adult children and three mokopuna My whānau are a big part of my life with my moko just down the road I have a son in Samoa with my new moko of 2yrs

Curriculum Vitae

  • Joy Maehe
  • 22 Shackle Lane, Whitby, Porirua
  • Ph.: 0276371115
  • Maeheji@gmail.com

Timeline

Guidance Leader

Wellington East Girls College
01.2019 - Current

Guidance Counsellor

Matamata College
01.2017 - 2019

Head of Department Guidance

Otumoetai College
01.2014 - 2017

Counsellor

Bishop Viard College
01.1999 - 12.2013

Counsellor

Mary Potter Hospice
09.1997 - 07.1998

Senior Family Therapist

Child Adolecent and Family Mental Health
05.1994 - 01.1997

Counsellor/ACC Registered

Private Practice
01.1992 - 01.1995

Child Psychotherapist

Child and Family Mental Health Service
01.1986 - 02.1989

Master of Arts - Counselling

Master Degree of Counselling

Post Graduate Diploma Counseling And Guidance - Counselling

Massey University

Diploma in Teaching ( Sec) - Teaching

Massey Universtiy

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Whitireia Polytech

No Degree - Child Psychotherapy

Child And Family Mental Health
Joy Maehe