KRISTY HULME
West Auckland
Summary
- Passionate about making a difference in the lives of others
- Proven work experience with tamariki of all ages
- Adaptable and flexible with the ability to learn quickly
- A team player who can focus on achieving team goals / results
- Problem solving and being able to deliver the best solutions
- Ability to self manage and make decisions to achieve positive work outcomes
- Ability to multi-task and juggle priorities effectively
- Strong communication and time management skills
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Housing Navigator - Sustaining Tenancies
Emerge Aotearoa
07.2024 - Current
- Providing support to Whanāu to help them successfully retain their tenancies with both private landlords and Kianga Ora clients.
- Working with tenancy managers to rectify breaches and tenancy issues.
- Conducted intake assessments with new clients to determine eligibility for services and develop appropriate action plans.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Providing or helping people get access to wrap aroung suppor for on going needs
- Developed individualized service plans for clients based on their needs, preferences, and goals.
Housing Navigator - Emergency Housing
Emerge Aotearoa
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Providing support to people living in Emergency Housing to secure a safe place to call home
- Contacting MSD case managers to best support clients while they are in emergency hotels so that they receive extensions and support one they have secured a house
- Liaising with Kainga Ora placement team to best support the tangata whai ora into social housing
- Conducting and writing assessments and support letters
- Monthly reporting
Attendance Kaiwhakatere (Advisor)
Managed Moves West Auckland
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Worked alongside Schools and Whanau to help get rangatahi back into school by breaking down the barriers stopping them from attending and improve attendance
- I worked with students age 6-16 who were either non-enrolled or who had been referred through a school for continuous absences
- (Please note: I was only in this role a short time as i took time off to look after my dying mother, but i learnt a lot in the short time i was employed with managed moves)
Teacher Aide
Oaklynn Special School
Auckland
03.2021 - 04.2023
- Working with children who have special learning needs, such as Autism ADHD, and other learning differences within a classroom setting
- Implementing set learning plans
- Leading groups of students through activities and transitions
- Develop resources to be used by students to help the learning process
- Work alongside the teacher to help develop or improve learning programmes
Youth Group Leader
Community Christian Fellowship Church
Auckland
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Volunteer leader for a highschool-aged youth group
- Plan and run weekly sessions for the group as well as an annual camp
- Established clear expectations of behavior for the group members.
- Created and implements goal planning with in need Rangatahi
- Assisted with planning, organizing and executing special events.
Pre press Mac Operator
Croxley / Officemax
Auckland
07.2017 - 04.2020
- Set up and typeset the internal pages of dairies, Updating files with new dates and holidays for calendars, planners, and other organization printed material
House Staging Assistant
Vic Decor
Auckland
05.2015 - 04.2017
Mac Operator / Designer in Pre Press Department
Permark Industries
Auckland
12.2011 - 02.2012
- Designing and creating artwork, from creation to approval stage
- Working from customer briefs
- Technical drawings
- Liaising with sales and production staff
Admin / Duty Manager / Shop Assistant
Liquorland Wairau Rd
Auckland
07.2008 - 05.2009
- Customer Service
- General book keeping
Pre Press Technician / Graphic Designer
Apple Laser Set
Auckland
07.2006 - 04.2008
Education
First Aid Training
Red Cross
11-2023
Te Ara Whakamana, Mana Enhancement Training
Nigel Marshall & Susan Ngawati Osborne
10-2022
CPI Safetly Intervention Training
Crisis Prevention Institute
05-2022
Certificate in Web Design and Writing - Level 5
Open Polytechnic
Auckland01.2016
Diploma of Computer Graphic Design -
National College of Design Technology (Natcoll)
Wellington01.2005
Skills
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Working with Rangatahi
- Collaboration & Teamwork
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Computer Skills
- Creative Thinking
- Understanding of Autism
- Strong Sense of Initiative
- Cultural Awareness
- Ability to build strong relationships
- De-escalation skills
References
- Elena King, from Oaklynn Special School, elena.king@oaklynn.school.nz, 0220880959
- Patrick Ott, from Emerge Aotearoa, patrick.ott@emergeaotearoa.org.nz, 0278803493
Personal Information
Nationality: Maori - Ngāpuhi
Timeline
Housing Navigator - Sustaining Tenancies
Emerge Aotearoa
07.2024 - Current
Housing Navigator - Emergency Housing
Emerge Aotearoa
07.2023 - 07.2024
Attendance Kaiwhakatere (Advisor)
Managed Moves West Auckland
04.2023 - 06.2023
Teacher Aide
Oaklynn Special School
03.2021 - 04.2023
Youth Group Leader
Community Christian Fellowship Church
01.2020 - 12.2021
Pre press Mac Operator
Croxley / Officemax
07.2017 - 04.2020
House Staging Assistant
Vic Decor
05.2015 - 04.2017
Mac Operator / Designer in Pre Press Department
Permark Industries
12.2011 - 02.2012
Admin / Duty Manager / Shop Assistant
Liquorland Wairau Rd
07.2008 - 05.2009
Pre Press Technician / Graphic Designer
Apple Laser Set
07.2006 - 04.2008
First Aid Training
Red Cross
Te Ara Whakamana, Mana Enhancement Training
Nigel Marshall & Susan Ngawati Osborne
CPI Safetly Intervention Training
Crisis Prevention Institute
Certificate in Web Design and Writing - Level 5
Open Polytechnic
Diploma of Computer Graphic Design -
National College of Design Technology (Natcoll)
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