Marama L Tahapehi
96 Paraonui Road Tokoroa,WKO
Summary
Agile professional with a proven track record at South Waikato District Council, excelling in project management and community education. Skilled in cross-functional coordination and relationship building,
I have successfully developed engaging programmes that foster positive social impact and enhance stakeholder collaboration with our Pacific and Māori audiences.
Committed to delivering high-quality outcomes through innovative strategies.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ComDev Planner|Principal Engagement Advisor
South Waikato District Council
Torphin Crescent, Tokoroa
10.2019 - Current
- Demonstrated creativity in developing programmes and methods for engaging and educating an audience.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships public service officials, community organisations, internal and external stakeholders.
- Recognised skills in organising, including the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously and the ability to prioritise under deadline pressure.
- Writes clear and complete reports with robust analysis, sound conclusions and effective recommendations.
Project Manager - Social|Health|Education SWD
Tokoroa Council of Social Services
Maraetai Road, Tokoroa
01.2017 - 10.2019
- MSD government initiated programme – Social Sector Trials
Youth Services Manager
Raukawa Charitable Trust
1-11 Raukawa Way, Tokoroa
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Community-led plans to create positive social impact for 0-25-year old – funded by Trust Waikato.
Campus Director/National Partnership Manager
New Zealand Management Academies
Hamilton/Auckland, Hamilton/Auckland
02.2008 - 06.2013
- Three diverse roles were held over a five-year tenure with this educational provider, combining business management, team leadership, community connectedness, employer relationships, local and central government engagement, and governance roles in industry training organizations.
Campus Academic Manager
Te Wananga o Aotearoa
Tokoroa Campus, Tokoroa
10.2003 - 01.2008
- Provided academic leadership to campuses, develop and ensure high quality of staff and course materials, meet the requirements of NZQA, managed and lead 1550 students, 106 tutorial staff and 12 Heads of Departments.
Education
Accredited Practitioner - Professional Engagement
IAP2 International PublicParticipation Australasia
Australia/New Zealand03-2025
Accredited Responder - Workplace First Aid
ITW
Tokoroa12-2024
Accredited Responder - Psychological First Aid
NZ Red Cross
Hamilton, NZ10-2024
Te Reo Diploma - Te Pokaitahi Tikanga
Te Whare Wananga O Awanuiarangi
Whakatane, NZ04-2024
Accredited Practitioner - Professional Project Management
Taituara - LGNZ
Wellington07-2021
Trade Diploma - Business Administration And Management
Waikato Polytechnic
Hamilton, NZ01-1989
Skills
- Design management
- Project management
- Cross-functional coordination
- Communications management
- Community education
Affiliations
- Graeme Dingle Foundation Waikato Board Director – current
- New Zealand Rugby League Upper Central Zone Board Director – current
- Tokoroa Pacific Rugby League Executive Member - current
- Samoan Aoga – Taumafai Early Childhood Vice Chairperson – current
- Senior Kaitiaki – CLUBs Youth Mentoring Programme – current 14 years
- Previous Board Positions in the community – Tokoroa High School, Tokoroa Council of Social Services, Ka Pai Kai Food Security, DIA COGS LDC Member and South Waikato YMCA.
Accomplishments
- Leadership Award - NZMA
- Women in Leadership - NZMA
- UNESCO Literacy Numeracy Ambassador - Cuba 2003
Certification
- High Performance Accredited Rugby League Ambassador - 2008 - three year refresh - current
- National Match Manager Accredited Rugby League Ambassador - 2008 - three year refresh - current
- National Trainer Accredited Rugby League Ambassador - 2008 - three year refresh - current
- Yr 3 & 4 Future Ferns Co-ordinator for Tokoroa Netball Centre 2021
Languages
English
Professional
Maori
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ComDev Planner|Principal Engagement Advisor
South Waikato District Council
10.2019 - Current
Project Manager - Social|Health|Education SWD
Tokoroa Council of Social Services
01.2017 - 10.2019
Youth Services Manager
Raukawa Charitable Trust
01.2014 - 12.2016
Campus Director/National Partnership Manager
New Zealand Management Academies
02.2008 - 06.2013
Campus Academic Manager
Te Wananga o Aotearoa
10.2003 - 01.2008
Accredited Practitioner - Professional Engagement
IAP2 International PublicParticipation Australasia
Accredited Responder - Workplace First Aid
ITW
Accredited Responder - Psychological First Aid
NZ Red Cross
Te Reo Diploma - Te Pokaitahi Tikanga
Te Whare Wananga O Awanuiarangi
Accredited Practitioner - Professional Project Management
Taituara - LGNZ
Trade Diploma - Business Administration And Management
Waikato Polytechnic
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