Comprehensive understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Lived experience of Te Ao Maori;
Knowledgeable, skilled and experienced in Te Reo Maori me ona Tikanga Maori
Committed to social justice
Passion for addressing the unmet legal need among Maori
Previous experience in building relationships with whānau, hapū, iwi and mātā-waka
Proven problem-solving skills
Embracing diversity.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Tumu Whakahaere
Hikuwai Farms Aka Tokomaru K5B
04.2020 - Current
Develop and implement Roimata, a customised strategy for Hikuwai Farms to ensure economical, social, cultural and political wellbeing
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with Committee of management, shareholders, whanau and stakeholders
Provide cultural supervision and support to Crown agencies and stakeholders
Proven relationship management skills as demonstrated with National Coordinator for Pangarau, Regional Pangarau Facilitator for Te Tairawhiti and Strategic Education Manager for Ngati Porou
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written skills in English and Te reo Maori
Highly skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Use critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
Pou Whakarae
Pakirikiri Marae
04.2017 - Current
Strategic Development
Establish, develop and co-design Hapu Matauranga Strategy with whanau, hapu, marae of Te Whanau a Ruataupare.
Project Manage development of Te Pa Wananga a Ruataupare
Establish, develop and implement Te Kawa o te Ako, (the Pa Wananga way of learning)
Mana Whenua
Project Manage development and implementation of Ecological restoration unit standards programme for Y11-13 Students in Wharekura/Secondary Schools Te Tairawhiti 2017- 2021
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with Papa Taiao Earthcare, Schools and funding agencies.
Establish and maintain Marae operations to Manaaki Te Pa Wananga a Ruataupare
Provide monthly reporting and financial management of Pa Wananga development to Pakirikiri Marae Trustees
Mana Moana
Project Manager, Paua monitoring programme based on Te Maramataka ki Tokomaru 2020-2023
Research, develop and produce Ka Piki Au cultural mapping learning resources to retain Matauranga Maori o TWaR and establish Kaitiakitanga practices
Project Manage Huiteananui Customary Fisheries Management Plan 2012-16
Establish, develop and implement "Ko Ruataupare Ahau!" Communications and Engagement programme for Te Takutai Moana a Ruataupare
Operations Manager for Pakirikiri Marae 2009-
Strategic Education Manager for Ngati Porou
Te Runanga O Ngati Porou
05.2006 - 04.2016
Establish, develop and implement strategic goals and activities to develop the Ngati Porou Curriculum with Ngati Porou Schools/KKM & ECE/TKR centres
Establish and maintain positive working relationship with NPSchools/KKM & ECE/TKR centres, Te Runanga o Ngati Porou and Ministry of Education
Work with and assist NP Schools/Kura & ECE/TKR centres to co-design the NP Curriculum with whānau, hapū and marae in their School Community
Work with and assist NP Schools/KKM & ECE/TKR centres to develop professional development programmes to improve students learning based on the NP Curriculum
Work with and assist boards of trustees/principals and teachers to grew capacity and capability to deliver the NP Curriculum in their Kura
Provide ongoing cultural supervision and support to boards of trustees/principals and teachers
National Coordinator for Pangarau
University Of Waikato
01.2002 - 05.2006
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with Te Roopu Whaiti o Te Poutama Tau, Ministry of Education and School Advisory Services across New Zealand.
In consultation with Te Poutama Tau Roopu Whaiti, co-design, establish, develop and implement professional development and resource development programme for Te Poutama Tau
Establish, develop and implement professional development programme to build capacity and capability of Pangarau Advisers and Poutama Tau facilitators in Te Reo Pangarau and Te Poutama Tau
Establish, develop and implement professional development programme to build capacity and capability of Principals/Tumuaki & Kaiako/Teachers working in Maori Medium learning for Te Reo Pangarau and Te Poutama Tau
Establish, develop and utilise Poutama Tau resources to support professional development programme for
Oversee gathering of Poutama Tau data, data analysis with Te Roopu Whaiti o Te Poutama Tau to make decisions and changes to professional development programme to foster improved learning outcomes for Students in Pangarau
Education
Master of Arts - Masters in Matauranga Maori
Te Whare Wananga O Raukawa
Auckland, NZ
11.2012
Skills
Time Management
Troubleshooting
Cultural skills, knowledge and experiences
Flexible and Adaptable
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Teamwork and Collaboration
Excellent Communication
Project Planning
Microsoft Word
Decision-Making
Timeline
Tumu Whakahaere
Hikuwai Farms Aka Tokomaru K5B
04.2020 - Current
Pou Whakarae
Pakirikiri Marae
04.2017 - Current
Strategic Education Manager for Ngati Porou
Te Runanga O Ngati Porou
05.2006 - 04.2016
National Coordinator for Pangarau
University Of Waikato
01.2002 - 05.2006
Master of Arts - Masters in Matauranga Maori
Te Whare Wananga O Raukawa
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