Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
About Me
Affiliations
ACTIVITIES
References
Timeline
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Kim Ngatai

Kim Ngatai

Wellington,WGN

Summary

Dedicated Professional Counsellor and Health Case Manager pursuing a full-time role to leverage expertise in counselling, case management, healthcare, and leadership while fostering career growth.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Counsellor

Self Employed
Wellington, WGN
04.2025 - Current

I am building a small counselling business which will be very part time, due to the nature of counselling, and I will be maintaining full time work.

Counsellor

Kokiri Marae Social Services
Lower Hutt, WGN
06.2024 - 03.2025

Managed practicum placement and full-time duties, delivering comprehensive counselling to clients and whānau.

Support Worker

Access Healthcare
Wellington, WGN
07.2023 - 06.2024

Supported clients in daily living activities, personal care requirements, medication administration, and health monitoring.

Support Worker

Nurse Maude Healthcare
Wellington, WGN
12.2020 - 07.2023

Facilitated clients' daily living and personal care needs, including administering medication and health tracking.

House Leader/ Support Worker

Spectrum Healthcare
Wellington, WGN
07.2019 - 11.2020

Supervised small team in residential house for disabled adults, overseeing rosters and health and safety compliance.

Case Manager

Department of Corrections
Wellington, WGN
05.2016 - 07.2019

Formulated and orchestrated case management plans, parole assessments, and family group conferences for prisoners.

Care Co-Ordinator

Access Healthcare
Wellington, WGN
04.2013 - 05.2016

Coordinated home care support for individuals through efficient staff rostering and health and safety oversight.

Support Worker

Access Healthcare
Wellington, WGN
11.2011 - 03.2014

Facilitated daily living activities and personal care requirements, including medication administration and supervision.

Community Support Worker

Community Connections
Wellington, WGN
08.2009 - 10.2011

Implemented community engagement activities and resources for individuals with disabilities and mental health issues.

Regional Manager

Young New Zealanders Foundation
Wellington, WGN
09.2007 - 08.2009

Managed call centre and regional operations, covering staff management, marketing, community engagement, fundraising, and highlighting issues affecting young New Zealanders.

Team Leader

Young New Zealanders Foundation
Wellington, WGN
02.2006 - 08.2007

Oversaw staff management, fundraising results, recruitment, and payroll operations in a call centre.

Case Manager

Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC)
National
06.1999 - 01.2006

Oversaw rehabilitation strategies and planning for injured clients and whānau while ensuring legislative compliance.

Team Leader

Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC)
National
05.1995 - 05.1999

Oversaw teams of case managers in Auckland and Wellington, focusing on coaching, performance management, recruitment, and workflow monitoring.

Case Manager

Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC)
National
05.1992 - 04.1995

Provided comprehensive case management services, encompassing intake, assessment, crisis intervention, and monitoring.

Client Officer

Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC)
, Auckland
05.1991 - 04.1992

Assessed and interpreted claim documentation for precision, managing compliance with legislation.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Counselling -

Manukau Inst. of Technology
Auckland, NZ
01-2025

Grad. Diploma Health Sciences - (Case Management)

University of Auckland
NZ
01-2004

Skills

  • Counselling
  • Assessments and treatment planning
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Case management and resource coordination
  • Problem solving and conflict resolution
  • Substance abuse and grief counseling
  • Needs assessment and psychoeducation
  • Multicultural competence in clinical practice
  • Coaching, mentoring, and staff management
  • Staff recruitment
  • Call-Centre management
  • Intervention planning
  • Grief counselling
  • Interventions
  • Behavior modification
  • Substance abuse counselling
  • Solution-focused counselling
  • Self-care strategies
  • Health monitoring
  • Community integration
  • Disability services

About Me

I am a hardworking 56-year-old mother and grandmother who is passionate about leaving a legacy for my whānau, showing them how anything is possible in life through leading by example. My tribal affiliations are Ngāti Wai, Ngāti Rehua, Ngāti Hāua, and Takitumu, Rarotonga, Cook Islands.

Affiliations

I am planning to travel to Africa to go on safari, and to take my time traveling through Europe, mainly to visit castles As well as this, I would like to complete a book of family history and whakapāpā for my whānau.

ACTIVITIES

  • Travelling
  • Swimming
  • Cooking
  • Arts and crafts
  • Singing and waiata
  • Māori and Cook Island cultural activities

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Counsellor

Self Employed
04.2025 - Current

Counsellor

Kokiri Marae Social Services
06.2024 - 03.2025

Support Worker

Access Healthcare
07.2023 - 06.2024

Support Worker

Nurse Maude Healthcare
12.2020 - 07.2023

House Leader/ Support Worker

Spectrum Healthcare
07.2019 - 11.2020

Case Manager

Department of Corrections
05.2016 - 07.2019

Care Co-Ordinator

Access Healthcare
04.2013 - 05.2016

Support Worker

Access Healthcare
11.2011 - 03.2014

Community Support Worker

Community Connections
08.2009 - 10.2011

Regional Manager

Young New Zealanders Foundation
09.2007 - 08.2009

Team Leader

Young New Zealanders Foundation
02.2006 - 08.2007

Case Manager

Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC)
06.1999 - 01.2006

Team Leader

Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC)
05.1995 - 05.1999

Case Manager

Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC)
05.1992 - 04.1995

Client Officer

Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC)
05.1991 - 04.1992

Bachelor of Applied Counselling -

Manukau Inst. of Technology

Grad. Diploma Health Sciences - (Case Management)

University of Auckland
Kim Ngatai