Marci Lee Cowles

Be a role model and example;
● Contribute to the ultimate success of Te Puna Reo O Manga Tangaroa
● To ensure te reo Māori me ōna tikanga are upheld throughout the curriculum
● Develop and maintain functional relationships with tamariki, Kaiako, whanau, Te Puna Reo O Manga Tangaroa staff.
● To uphold the vision, policies and procedures of Te Puna Reo O Manga Tangaroa
● To undertake duties as directed by Tumuaki
Key Accountabilities of the Job and the Results Expected / Nga Ahua Nui O Te Mahi Me Nga Mea Ka Puta
● As part of a team to plan, implement and evaluate an effective programme of experiences to
meet the needs of children in the Puna.
● To ensure the daily core programme is kept stimulating and varied with a diverse range of
experiences provided for the children.
● To contribute to the Observation and Assessment practices of the Puna and maintain
assigned childrens profile books in a professional and attractive manner at all times.
● To consult and communicate with other staff to ensure that all staff are fully informed
regarding children, their families and the Puna where appropriate.
● To actively acknowledge and encourage the commitment to the partnership inherent in the
Treaty of Waitangi.
● To ensure all information and messages are recorded and passed on appropriately.

Engage with hapū to support them with:

• Marae Resilience
• Emergency Response and Preparedness
• Taiao Management Planning
• Kaitiakitanga over Resource Management
• Hosting and promoting the GIS space for TKOT Toitū te Taiao platform
• Manaaki matou kaupapa o te tiaki te taiao

• Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
• Managed construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence >300K
• Collaborated with architects, engineers, and designers to develop innovative solutions for complex construction challenges.
• Played an integral role in securing new business opportunities through participation in industry events and networking activities.
• Enhanced client satisfaction by providing regular progress updates and addressing concerns promptly.
• Conducted risk assessments to identify potential issues before they developed into major problems, keeping projects on track for success.
• Put together estimates, specifications, and other project documents.
• Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team.
• Kept sites compliant with HSE, national, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.

• PAYE and onboarding employees
• Accounts receivable/ accounts payable
• Produce reports for monthly governance meetings
• Helped develop tai/tamariki initiatives/workshops
• Event promotion
• Risk and health and safety management

Promoted early childhood education by:

• Setting up play on the streets where lots of 0-6 yr old tamariki were not participating ECE
• Set up play in town to engage with parents about early childhood education
• Led playgroups to engage whanau in ECE
• Led playcentre groups to engage whanau with ECE
• Ran events to educate whanau about the 1st 1000 days
• Collaborated with weavers and local business' to promote kotahitanga and wellbeing within our community

• Set up play for 2-5 year olds daily
• Created opportunities for tamariki to extend their learning through play
• Worked collaboratively with other kaiako to promote an environment of engagement and learning
• carried out daily schedules and routine with children from day to day
• ensured that spaces were clean and hygienic
• Developed trusting relationships with tamariki and whanau
• Created a culture of inclusiveness and trust
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.