Lisa Heath

With current background as an Office Manager/Operations Manager working in a kaupapa Māori organisation I have proven ability to engage with Māori communities, build trust and foster collaboration.

I understand the importance of being personable, professional and focused and that good communication is the cornerstone of successful business practice. Using the combination of exceptional communication and organisational skills, excelling at providing whānau care and service in the first instance. Having had the privilege to be involved in planning, executing and evaluating projects that align with Iwi Māori values ensuring respect for cultural proctocols and practices are upheld.

Event Manager with noted experience in administrative management. Prioritize projects and multitask effectively to achieve project goals. Outgoing, hands-on professional bringing valuable relationship building and retention skills, which amassed diversified network of service providers, ensuring optimal quality, and results for successful Iwi events.

Offering these skills and strong work ethic.

• In-depth understanding of kaupapa Māori principles and their application in organizational settings.
• Proven ability to engage with Māori communities, build trust, and foster collaboration.
• Expertise in planning, executing, and evaluating projects that align with Māori values and aspirations.
• Proficient in managing office operations, ensuring efficiency, and supporting organizational goals.
• Skilled in navigating and respecting cultural protocols and practices.
• Producing and production, managing live performance, people and events.
• Open and warm communication with staff, clients and customers and suppliers.
• A background in administration management, event management entertainment, retail and real estate industries.
• Creating sponsorship and funding proposals, business liaison.
• Liaising with funding bodies, corporations and advertising agencies. Event Management Diploma, core papers in communication. event planning design, marketing, production and delivery
• Managed Office systems set-ups, worked for boards and trustees and with charitable trusts.
• Conversant in operation of PC and MAC. Microsoft 365 ; Xero and similar software

• Ann Martin, Tumuaki, 0274 408 4307
• Ngāwaina Joy Shorrock 021 0823 6359

Music, Theatre, Art, Maara Kai, Sewing, Collecting Mid-Century furniture and objects d’Art, Volunteering at Te Āwhina Marae, Te Reo me ngā Tikanga Māori.