Junior Witehira

• Improved Recieving Office efficiency by streamlining and implementing proceedural policy and processes for the recieving of prisoners into South Auckland Prison to ensure the safety and security of the Prison and ensure that all legislative obligations were met when recieving and releasing prisoners.
• Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, minimizing risk exposure for the organization
• Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue to enhance methods to develope cooperation between Recieving Office staff and prisoners and avoid prisoner disruption and noncomplience.
• Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and external for increased collaboration opportunities.
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• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively to obtain desired outcomes for the client by utilising all legal processes including alternative dispute resolutions such as Mediation to get resolution of legal issues
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written to ensure accurate outcomes and concise documentation
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed whether clients or fellow collegues
• Built strong relationships with clients, offering tailored advice and guidance throughout legal proceedings.
• As a specialist area, drafting of Trusts, guidance in the establishment of trust and trustee legal obligations, particularly with Whanau, Hapu and Iwi
• Participated in continuing legal education programs especially in Family Law as a key component of my area of practice with Swayne McDonald Law
• Mentored associates, enhancing their professional growth and contributing to the firm''s success.
• Drafted well-structured contracts and agreements that protected client interests while adhering to established legal standards.
• Led mediation efforts between disputing parties, fostering resolution without costly litigation procedures.
• Scrutinized evidence thoroughly, identifying weaknesses in opposing counsel''s claims to strengthen client defense strategies.

• As Principle Practitioner my key responsibility was the efficient running of Far North Law
• Built strong relationships with clients, offering tailored advice and guidance throughout legal proceedings.
• Drafting of Trusts, guidance in the establishment of trust and trustee legal obligations
• Delivered exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries from both new and existing clients.
• Participated in continuing legal education programs to stay current on industry trends and maintain expertise in specialized practice areas such as Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Mentored associates, enhancing their professional growth and contributing to the firm''s success.
• Drafted well-structured contracts and agreements that protected client interests while adhering to established legal standards.
• Led mediation efforts between disputing parties, fostering resolution without costly litigation procedures.
• Scrutinized evidence thoroughly, identifying weaknesses in opposing counsel''s claims to strengthen client defense strategies.

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

• Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
• Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
• Managed client relationships through regular check-ins and updates on project progress.

New Zealand Based

• Completed Basic Trainning, learning discipline through Drill, safe weapon handling including target practice on firing range, orientation and basic fieldcraft and personal care.
• Completed Corps Training, learning discipline and endrance through Battle Efficiency Tests, Drill, pyhisical training, advanced target practice, orientation, fieldcraft, and battle tactics
• Completed Heavy Weapons Course, On top of learning to use heavy weapons, learning key important concepts of discipline such as attention to detail, situation awareness, and safety.
• Completed Section Commanders Course learning leadership skills such as developing section unity, trust, motivation, when and when not to use military disciplinary procedure.

Singapore Based

• Being based in Singapore required our Unit to be combat ready. This required learning skills to work with units of other Armed Forces such as Britain, Australia, Singapore and Malaysia. Training required learning the skills of cooperation, acceptance of others culture, mutual trust and understanding as joint training excercises were a important part of being combat ready