Mariu Nepia
Rātana Pā,New Zealand
Summary
Highly accomplished leader with a comprehensive background in education, social services, mental health, and Whānau Ora, dedicated to improving outcomes for diverse learners and their whānau. Proven expertise in leading and managing teams, implementing strategic initiatives, and driving operational priorities to achieve organisational goals. Possesses a deep understanding of the educational landscape, student challenges, and the critical importance of a holistic approach to wellbeing, directly applicable to the Ministry of Education's mission. Skilled in enhancing individual performance through robust appraisal processes, ensuring best practice through professional supervision and implementing comprehensive quality management Systems at operational and strategic levels, including policy development and frameworks like the Whānau Ora comprehensive assessment. Experienced in addressing student disengagement, improving attendance, fostering high-performing collaborative teams, and building capability through coaching and knowledge sharing. Adept at working within diverse communities, building relationships, driving inclusive practice, and utilising data to inform decision-making, all crucial for contributing effectively to the Ministry.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Kaitātaki – Toiora Whānau Ora
Te Oranganui Trust
Whanganui
09.2022 - Current
- Overseeing a team of 23, ensuring that every member works to their fullest potential and delivers their assigned tasks with the highest proficiency.
- Setting goals, assigning tasks, providing direction, coaching team members and resolving conflicts.
- Identify potential challenges and risks and solve problems efficiently and quickly.
Whānau Ora Navigator
Te Oranganui Trust
Whanganui
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Helping whānau build on their strengths and achieve their aspirations.
- Helping whānau to achieve better outcomes in areas such as health, education, housing, employment and income levels.
Kāinga Whānau Ora
Te Oranganui Trust
Whanganui
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Assist and empower whānau to reach their own goals and aspirations.
- Working alongside whānau living in Kāinga Ora homes.
Health Coach – Primary Mental Health
Te Kōhao Health
Hamilton
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Early intervention kaupapa Māori service working with whānau experiencing issues that impact on their health and wellbeing, primarily mental health.
- Building whanau motivation and capability to better understand and self-manage physical and emotional wellbeing needs related to long-term physical or mental health conditions or substance use and everyday emotional or physical wellbeing challenges.
- Supporting families to access community and online resources and supports to enhance social, emotional and physical wellbeing.
Te Pae Oranga – Youth Panel
Te Kōhao Health
Hamilton
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Alternative resolutions framework strategy to focus on prevention of re-offending in youth rather than enforcement.
- Holding youth accountable while also helping them to address underlying issues.
- Helping youth overcome problems like addiction, abuse, financial stress and difficulties getting employment or education.
Integrated Services/Advisor – Whānau Ora Navigator
Te Kōhao Health
Hamilton
07.2017 - 07.2020
- Successfully engaging students ages 6-16 into the education system.
- Improve retention and engagement in education.
- Support whānau and schools to maximise attendance as a foundation for engagement in learning and achievement.
- Assisting Schools and the Ministry of Education to manage student’s attendance.
- Identifying root causes and implementing strategies to address unjustified absences and non-enrolments.
Translator
Whanganui Regional Museum
Whanganui
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Contracted to translate texts dated in the 1800’s that were retrieved from the museum vault.
- Translating texts from Māori to English and English to Māori for the new gallery exhibition.
Kaiāwhina - Kairīwhi
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Tūpoho
Whanganui
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Helping with the integration of technology into the classroom.
- Assisting the teacher and reinforcing the instruction taught in the classroom to students ranging from 9 – 12 year olds in four subjects. Te Reo, Science, English and Maths.
- Going over lessons with students individually & answering questions.
- Supervising students outside of the classroom on the playground, during breaks, at lunch time and on class/school trips.
- Developing lesson plans and preparing lesson materials and resources.
Kaiāwhina & Kairīwhi
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
Whanganui
06.2014 - 12.2014
- Working with adult students one on one and in groups in delivering the level 3 & 4 Māori language programme.
- Preparing resources for the classroom and students.
- Monitoring student attendance & general administration tasks.
- Relief tutoring.
Education
Diploma - Management and Team Leadership
Career Academy
12.2023
Certificate - Leadership and Management
Mana Whakatipu – Business Training NZ
12.2023
Certificate - Health Coach Training
Health Literacy NZ
12.2020
Graduate Diploma - Teaching (Secondary)
University of Waikato
Hamilton12.2016
Diploma - Te Pīnakitanga ki te Reo Kairangi (Level 7)
<ul><li>Te Wānanga</li><li>Aotearoa</li></ul>
Palmerston North12.2014
Health Sciences -
Massey University
Palmerston North12.2012
Diploma - Te Aupikitanga ki te Reo Kairangi (Level 6)
<ul><li>Te Wānanga</li><li>Aotearoa</li></ul>
Palmerston North12.2012
Bachelor of Arts -
<ul><li>Te Whare Wānanga</li><li>Awanuiārangi</li></ul>
Whakatāne12.2012
National Certificate - Performing Arts (level 4)
The Western Institute of Technology
Taranaki12.2012
Certificate - Tourism (level 4)
<ul><li>Te Whare Wānanga</li><li>Awanuiārangi</li></ul>
12.2010
Skills
- Leadership
- Team leadership
- Team Management
- Strategic Initiatives
- Operational Priorities
- Educational Landscape Understanding
- Holistic Wellbeing Approach
- Performance Enhancement
- Appraisal Processes
- Professional Supervision
- Quality Management Systems
- Student Engagement
- Attendance Improvement
- Collaborative Team Building
- Coaching
- Knowledge Sharing
- Community Engagement
- Relationship Building
- Inclusive Practice
Training
- Sorted – Facilitators Training, 2022, Helping learn valuable money skills and improving financial wellbeing.
- The Lion Academy, 2022, Crisis Leadership, VIP in Mental Health training, Values, Identity and Purpose - Trauma Unpacking.
- Te Tihi, 2022, Te Ara Whānau Ora - A pathway to Whānau well-being.
- Health Literacy NZ, 2020, Health Coach training.
- Te Pae Oranga - New Zealand Police, 2020, Facilitator Induction training (Module 1).
- Oranga Tamariki & Talking Trouble Aotearoa, 2019, Speech, Language and Communication Needs and Assessment training.
- Ministry of Education, 2019, WEAP – Whānau Education Action Planning training.
- Abacus – Counselling, Training and Supervision LTD, 2019, Gambling harm screening.
- Child Matters, 2018, Identifying and responding to vulnerability and child abuse.
- Te Kohao Health, 2018
Voluntary Work
* Current Fire Fighter for the Rātana Pa Fire Brigade
* Currently a tutor and student support for the Bachelor of Maori Performing Arts degree through Awanuiārangi
References
References available on request
Timeline
Kaitātaki – Toiora Whānau Ora
Te Oranganui Trust
09.2022 - Current
Whānau Ora Navigator
Te Oranganui Trust
06.2022 - 09.2022
Kāinga Whānau Ora
Te Oranganui Trust
01.2022 - 06.2022
Health Coach – Primary Mental Health
Te Kōhao Health
07.2020 - 01.2021
Te Pae Oranga – Youth Panel
Te Kōhao Health
02.2020 - 01.2021
Translator
Whanganui Regional Museum
01.2019 - 06.2019
Integrated Services/Advisor – Whānau Ora Navigator
Te Kōhao Health
07.2017 - 07.2020
Kaiāwhina - Kairīwhi
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Tūpoho
01.2015 - 12.2015
Kaiāwhina & Kairīwhi
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
06.2014 - 12.2014
Diploma - Management and Team Leadership
Career Academy
Certificate - Leadership and Management
Mana Whakatipu – Business Training NZ
Certificate - Health Coach Training
Health Literacy NZ
Graduate Diploma - Teaching (Secondary)
University of Waikato
Diploma - Te Pīnakitanga ki te Reo Kairangi (Level 7)
<ul><li>Te Wānanga</li><li>Aotearoa</li></ul>
Health Sciences -
Massey University
Diploma - Te Aupikitanga ki te Reo Kairangi (Level 6)
<ul><li>Te Wānanga</li><li>Aotearoa</li></ul>
Bachelor of Arts -
<ul><li>Te Whare Wānanga</li><li>Awanuiārangi</li></ul>
National Certificate - Performing Arts (level 4)
The Western Institute of Technology
Certificate - Tourism (level 4)
<ul><li>Te Whare Wānanga</li><li>Awanuiārangi</li></ul>
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