Matariki Kaa
Gisborne
Summary
I have completed my 2nd year at the University of Otago, Dunedin. I am studying a Bachelor of Arts in Maori studies and a minor in Physical Activity and Health.
I have worked in many roles to save money for my university studies, most recently have worked as a teacher aide/reliever at Gisborne Boys High and as a kaiawhina at Te Kura Kaupapa o Otepoti n Dunedin. I have also worked in different summer roles from field work to retail.
My future aspirations is to work and study hard to gain as many career opportunities as possible
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Aide
Gisborne Boys High School
06.2023 - Current
- Being organised and reliable
- Able to navigate through work set by the teacher
- Supervise young teenagers
- Able to engage with people
Fieldwork
Pioneer Seeds
01.2023 - 02.2023
Retail Team Member
The Warehouse
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Cash handling and store credit options
- Security
- Stock shelves
- Work in a variety of jobs - adapatable
Squash Processing
Leaderbrand
12.2021 - 02.2022
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Maori Studies And Physical Health And Activity
University of Otago
Dunedin06.2025
High School Diploma -
Gisborne Boys High School
Gisborne12.2021
Skills
- Good work ethic and physically fit
- Quick learner and committed to do a good job
- Able to work unsupervised and very trustworthy
- Reliable and have own transport
- Retail experience - cash handling, security, stock/floor
Achievements
- I was in the 1XV at Gisborne Boys High and have continued to play u20/Colts level in Dunedin
- I enjoy keeping fit, being disciplined to train and eat well as well as being with my team mates to create a healthy environment.
- Received numerous scholarships and grants to assist with my studies
- Enjoy sports - rugby, 7's, basketball
- Also enjoy Kapa Haka and contributing to my whanau and community
Additional Information
- I have a restricted car licence (automatic) and operated a forklift
- Looking for full time work to 4 February 2024. Able to work shift work, early start/late finish are not an issue
- References are available
Timeline
Teacher Aide
Gisborne Boys High School
06.2023 - Current
Fieldwork
Pioneer Seeds
01.2023 - 02.2023
Retail Team Member
The Warehouse
11.2022 - 01.2023
Squash Processing
Leaderbrand
12.2021 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Maori Studies And Physical Health And Activity
University of Otago
High School Diploma -
Gisborne Boys High School
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