Mau Minhinnick
Karori,NZ
Summary
Disciplined and dedicated professional with a strong experienced background in safety critical environments, now seeking to transition into a trainee train driver role. I am a registered health care professional of the last 7 years, adept at lawfully following complex technical procedures while maintaining a high level of concentration during long shifts. I have the confident and proven ability to remain calm while working under high pressure, always prioritising personal and public safety. Empathetic, pragmatic and resilient ready and eager to continue their professional career with Auckland rail.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Paramedic
Wellington free ambulance
Wellington, NZ
08.2025 - Current
- Consolidated clinical experience as a registered health care professional, practicing with a wide scope of practice across different ambulance trusts and organisations.
- Paramedic preceptor mentoring paramedic students and graduate paramedics from NZ, UK and Australia.
- Confident autonomous practitioner working within clinical practice guidelines as set by the medical directors.
- Responds quickly and safely to all tasks.
Paramedic
South Western Ambulance Service NHS
Bournemouth UK
09.2019 - 04.2025
- Autonomous paramedic with 6 years of front line on road experience working on a double crewed ambulance and a rapid response vehicle.
- Special Operations Response Team: specialist training operative responding to major incidents, marauding terrorist attacks and incidents involving CBRNe (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive risks).
- Paramedic mentor responsible for teaching, grading and marking student paramedics on clinical placement.
- Literate in completing patient records to a high professional standard by prioritising information governance and confidentiality.
Hospital ambulance liaison officer
South Western Ambulance Service NHS
Bournemouth UK
03.2023 - 04.2025
- Co-ordinate ambulance crews across multiple hospitals to reduce hospital delays and maximise ambulance service availability.
- Action, implement and formulate dynamic escalation plans with ambulance and hospital staff during high levels of operational demand and pressures.
- Liaise directly with hospital clinical site managers, and ambulance crews/commanders/incident manager to improve patient experience
- Maintain hospital and ambulance performance indicators by applying SOPs, trust guidelines and policies.
- Maintained accountability for first point-of-contact, addressing issues and escalating complex concerns for further remediation.
Education
Bachelor of health science - Paramedicine
Auckland university of technology
New ZealandSkills
- Experience applying operational guidelines, regulations, and procedures critical to safe operations
- Ability to work safely in high pressure environments autonomously and collaboratively
- Works with high standards, positive attitude, solid work ethics and a growth mindset for constant improvement
- Experience managing different patients/customers focused on delivering effective and efficient outcomes for all
- Leadership and interpersonal skills guided by manākitanga and whakawhanaungatanga
Affiliations
- Keeping fit and active | Travelling and experiencing different cultures | Working towards my fixed wing aircraft private pilot license | Social motorbike riding club
Accomplishments
- St John Grand prior, awarded by the Governor General NZ (2014)
- Fire fighter of the year, brigade honours NZ (2015)
- Blue light Emergency response driving course, UK (2019)
- Practice educator mentorship course, UK (2020)
References
- Mark Shakespeare | Line manager Emergency ambulance operations mark.shakespeare@wfa.org.nz 021338323
- Angus Robertson | Relief shift manager Angus.Robertson@wfa.org.nz 0212703161
- Oliver Meakin | Previous line manager Operations officer Oliver.Meakin@swast.nhs.uk +447875007805
- Andrew Bond | Character reference Emergency care assistant Andrew.Bond@swast.nhs.uk +447886997525
Timeline
Paramedic
Wellington free ambulance
08.2025 - Current
Hospital ambulance liaison officer
South Western Ambulance Service NHS
03.2023 - 04.2025
Paramedic
South Western Ambulance Service NHS
09.2019 - 04.2025
Bachelor of health science - Paramedicine
Auckland university of technology