Ngareta Wairepo
Hamilton
Summary
Experienced leader in social services specialising in crisis support for whānau. Skilled in mental health, forensic, allied health, and rangatahi sectors. Adept at fostering transparency, empowering individuals and their whānau, and facilitating connections to vital support services.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Practitioner
Raukura Hauora O Tainui
01.2023 - Current
- Assessed mental health needs to determine nature and extent of clients' emotional, behavioural or mental health issues.
- Developed and administered patient treatment plans for patients.
- Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources.
- Support holistic wellbeing covering physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects
- Collaborate with whānau to ensure individual wellbeing is supported
- Approach work with a trauma-informed perspective.
Kaupapa Maori Research Assistant
University Of Waikato
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Collecting, reviewing and analysing data using culturally appropriate methods
- Assist in developing and implementing Kaupapa Māori research projects
- Collaborate with community stakeholders
- Writing and disseminating research findings
- Support project management and logistics
- Provide cultural guidance and support
- Contribute to refining Kaupapa Māori research methodologies.
Youth Project Manager
Rural Youth Adult Literacy Trust
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Develop and implement engagement programs for at-risk youth in education
- Coordinate with schools and community organizations to identify and support at-risk youth
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Provide mentorship, resources, and support to encourage engagement
- Deliver workshops and events targeting barriers to education
- Manage budgets and reporting requirements efficiently
- Advocate for at-risk youth within educational systems and communities.
RIDSAS Service Manager
Enrich+
03.2016 - 02.2020
- Oversee daily operations of forensic mental health service
- Manage staff, including hiring, training, and evaluations
- Develop and implement policies and procedures
- Ensure compliance with regulations and standards
- Coordinate with healthcare professionals and agencies
- Manage budgets and resources effectively
- Facilitate team meetings to review cases and develop treatment plans
- Provide leadership and support to staff
- Act as liaison between service, clients, and stakeholders
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology - Psychology
University of Waikato
Hamilton, NZMasters of Social Science - Psychology
University of Waikato
Hamilton, NZ2024
Post Graduate Diploma in Psychology - Psychology
University of Waikato
Hamilton, NZ2020
Bachelor of Social Science - Psychology
University of Waikato
Hamilton, NZ2014
Skills
- Cultural competence
- Psychological intervention for increasing well being
- Crisis Intervention
- Psychological assessments and interventions
- Decision-Making
- Leadership - Ability to lead a team effectively in a challenging environment
References
Te Awamarahi Kingi (Service Lead) Raukura Hauora O Tainui - 0211032517
Professor Maree Roche ( Previous Supervisor) University of Auckland- 0274173268
Timeline
Mental Health Practitioner
Raukura Hauora O Tainui
01.2023 - Current
Youth Project Manager
Rural Youth Adult Literacy Trust
02.2020 - 02.2022
Kaupapa Maori Research Assistant
University Of Waikato
01.2020 - 12.2022
RIDSAS Service Manager
Enrich+
03.2016 - 02.2020
Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology - Psychology
University of Waikato
Masters of Social Science - Psychology
University of Waikato
Post Graduate Diploma in Psychology - Psychology
University of Waikato
Bachelor of Social Science - Psychology
University of Waikato
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