LISA PALLISTER
Waerenga,Waikiato
Summary
Dynamic and empathetic Counsellor with a proven track record at Te Kauwhata Community House, adept in building trust and fostering collaborative relationships across ages. Skilled in client case management and raising mental health awareness, demonstrating a blend of empathetic interaction and self-directed initiatives. Achieved significant community engagement and client portfolio growth.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Counsellor
Te Kauwhata Community House
Te Kauwhata, Waiktao
12.2024 - Current
- Following on from a two year internship here, have successfully secured an in house contract counselling role.
- Work in a person-centered, client-led manner with a range of diverse clients, from 12 years of age to 87 years of age.
- Manage client case load
- Work collaboratively with other service providers
- Building on growing rural mental wellbeing/health awareness by seeking funding and actively raising awareness through media, social media and industry events.
Counselling Internship
Te Kauwhata Community House
Te Kauwhata
02.2023 - Current
- One on one pluralistic counselling
- Own client portfolio of 30+ clients
- Raising community awareness in rural mental wellbeing
Counselling Internship
Papakura High School
Papakura
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Worked with Year 9-13 Students
- Coordinated and worked alongside Social Workers, Police, Nurses, Youth Workers and other Counsellors.
- Cultural competency working with 100% Maori and Pasifika students
Counselling Internship
Aparangi Retirement Village
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Worked therapeutically with elderly clients in the following areas;
- Grief & Loss
- End of life work
- Caregiver Fatigue
- Loneliness & isolation
- Trauma & abuse
- Cognitive decline
- Advanced care planning
Club Registrar
Te Kauwhata Junior Rugby Club
Te Kauwhata
01.2018 - 12.2020
Team management/Committee
Te Kauwhata Junior Rugby
Te Kauwhata
01.2012 - 12.2020
Shepherd
Waikiwi Ltd
Waerenga, Waikato
08.2018 - 08.2019
Sole Charge Commercial Cleaner
Ministry of Education - Waerenga POrimary School
Waerenga, Waikato
03.2015 - 08.2019
Gateway/Careers Assistant
Te Kauwhata College
Te Kauwhata
01.2015 - 12.2018
- Collaboratively worked one on one and in classroom with senior students (Year 11-13) identifying vocational pathways, skill requirements and education required to pathway into job/training/apprenticeship
- Actively sought out and engaged employers in the community as stakeholders to offer work experience to students on Gateway Program
- Fostered collaboration partnership with Wintec to channel students into TRADES Academy programs
- Implemented drivers licensing training for all students 16years+ who were non licensed on school role
- Compiled raw data Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) reports
Canvasser
IHC NZ
Te Kauwhata, Waikato
05.2015 - 11.2015
Treasurer
Waerenga Playgroup
01.2010 - 12.2014
Farm Assistant
Waitoki Downs Ltd
Te Aroha, Waikato
07.2004 - 02.2008
Systems Induction Contractor
Genesis Energy
Hamilton, Waikato
01.2005 - 09.2005
Banker/Bank Manager
ANZ Banking Group, NZ
, South/Cental Auckland
02.1997 - 06.2004
- People management
- Financial Reconciliation.
- Client Portfolios in Mortgages
- Succession and inducting new staff across the franchises
- Upskilling staff
Education
Bachelor of Applied Counselling - Counselling
M.I.T
12-2024
Dance
Diploma of Dance
AucklandSkills
- Consistently Diligent
- Empathetic Interaction
- Collaborative Team Initiatives
- Self-Directed
- Fostering Collaborative Relationships
- Relationship Building
- Establishing Trustworthiness
Volunteer Experience
- Counselling Internship, Te Kauwhata Community House, 02/01/23, Present, 2 days per week
- Counselling Internship, Aparangi Retirement Village, 03/01/23, 11/30/23
- Counselling Internship, Papakura High School, 07/01/23, 11/30/23
- Treasurer, Waerenga Playgroup, 01/01/10, 12/31/14
- Team Management/Committee, Te Kauwhata Junior Rugby, 01/01/12, 12/31/20
- Club Registrar, Te Kauwhata Junior Rugby Club, 01/01/18, 12/31/20
Affiliations
- Mum to 3 Teenagers
- Part time farmer
- Keen runner
- Hunter/Fisherwoman
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Counsellor
Te Kauwhata Community House
12.2024 - Current
Counselling Internship
Papakura High School
07.2023 - 11.2023
Counselling Internship
Aparangi Retirement Village
03.2023 - 11.2023
Counselling Internship
Te Kauwhata Community House
02.2023 - Current
Shepherd
Waikiwi Ltd
08.2018 - 08.2019
Club Registrar
Te Kauwhata Junior Rugby Club
01.2018 - 12.2020
Canvasser
IHC NZ
05.2015 - 11.2015
Sole Charge Commercial Cleaner
Ministry of Education - Waerenga POrimary School
03.2015 - 08.2019
Gateway/Careers Assistant
Te Kauwhata College
01.2015 - 12.2018
Team management/Committee
Te Kauwhata Junior Rugby
01.2012 - 12.2020
Treasurer
Waerenga Playgroup
01.2010 - 12.2014
Systems Induction Contractor
Genesis Energy
01.2005 - 09.2005
Farm Assistant
Waitoki Downs Ltd
07.2004 - 02.2008
Banker/Bank Manager
ANZ Banking Group, NZ
02.1997 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Applied Counselling - Counselling
M.I.T
Dance
Diploma of Dance
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