Karen Pohio
Kirikiriroa,Waikato
Summary
Compassionate kaimahi recognised for taking a calm, deliberate approach to tasks. Always prioritising whanaungatanga and manaakitanga. Maintains high standards of timeliness and efficiency. Skilled in conflict resolution, coaching and mentoring.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Support Advisor
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu
Kirikiriroa
04.2016 - Current
Acting Regional Manager
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu
, Kirikiriroa
05.2025 - 06.2025
Kaiarahi Toiora
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu
, Kirikiriroa
01.2025 - 04.2025
Summer School Intake Team
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu
, Kirikiriroa
11.2016 - 02.2024
Year 1-10 Team Lead
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu
, Kirikiriroa
01.2023 - 01.2024
Team Lead, Kaiāwhina
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu
, Kirikiriroa
01.2023 - 12.2023
Project Co-ordinator, Onboarding
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu
, Kirikiriroa
01.2022 - 12.2022
Summer School Lead
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu
, Kirikiriroa
07.2021 - 03.2022
Deputy Principal and SENCO
Fairfield Primary School
, Kirikiriroa
01.2000 - 12.2008
Education
Ph.D. -
University of Waikato
Kirikiriroa, NZ04-2015
Master of Educational Leadership With First Class Honours -
University of Waikato
Kirikiriroa, NZ04-2008
Bachelor of Education -
University of Waikato
Kirikiriroa, NZ04-1981
University of Waikato
Kirikiriroa, NZNew Zealand Teachers Council
Skills
- Focus on whanaungatanga
- Data analysis
- Report writing
- Calm approach
- Thorough preparation
- Listening skills
- Coaching and mentoring
Timeline
Acting Regional Manager
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu
05.2025 - 06.2025
Kaiarahi Toiora
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu
01.2025 - 04.2025
Year 1-10 Team Lead
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu
01.2023 - 01.2024
Team Lead, Kaiāwhina
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu
01.2023 - 12.2023
Project Co-ordinator, Onboarding
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu
01.2022 - 12.2022
Summer School Lead
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu
07.2021 - 03.2022
Summer School Intake Team
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu
11.2016 - 02.2024
Student Support Advisor
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu
04.2016 - Current
Deputy Principal and SENCO
Fairfield Primary School
01.2000 - 12.2008
Ph.D. -
University of Waikato
Master of Educational Leadership With First Class Honours -
University of Waikato
Bachelor of Education -
University of Waikato
University of Waikato
New Zealand Teachers Council
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