Michelle Moana Flavell

Dedicated professional committed to supporting individuals and whānau in achieving their full potential through education, employment, and strength-based methodologies. Approach work with a culturally inclusive and collaborative mindset, focusing on facilitating rehabilitation, reintegration, and community connection. Currently hold the position of Contracts & Community Project Manager at Mana Whenua / Ngāti Tamaoho Trust in Karaka. Made significant contributions to both Education and Housing Services. Prioritize connecting people and facilitating contracts that foster a better world and living environment for communities. Champion Food Sovereignty and integrate it into a new vision of education and sustainability.

• Monitored and maintained performance in People Management., Motivated and developed individuals within a team environment., Delivered Te Ao Māori principles and values in program facilitation., Designed tailored programs to meet individual development needs., Connected offenders with educational and employment opportunities., Built relationships with internal and external community agencies to deliver presentations., Supervised and implemented self-development strategies with offenders., Facilitated programs for 100+ offenders across five service centres weekly., Delivered principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Tikanga in diverse environments., Established ongoing engagement with local whānau, hapū, and iwi., Advocated for youth in professional meetings.,
• Designed and implemented individual educational plans., Managed high and complex case management for youth., Supported individuals with challenging needs using a holistic approach., Collaborated with organizations to address whānau needs., Worked under the Youth Development Strategy of Aotearoa (YDSA) framework., Facilitated employment and educational pathways for youth., Coordinated work experience opportunities with community businesses., Provided hospitality and event management training., Developed restaurant operations training programs., Introduced Marae-based hospitality initiatives to enhance employment opportunities., Advocated for individuals with private training establishments., Organized community job expos and tertiary education presentations., General management, account management, and event coordination., Skilled communicator with experience across diverse sectors., Established innovative business and community relationships., Managed daily hotel and restaurant operations, including financial oversight., Conducted staff recruitment, development, and performance evaluations., Implemented stock control and inventory management systems., Ensured compliance with health and safety protocols., Coordinated marketing campaigns and special event promotions., Managed building maintenance, tenant agreements, and compliance requirements.

• Architectural and interior design
• Environmental education
• Māori history, arts, and culture
• Food design
• Law and advocacy