Nicola Waddell

Dynamic Court Support Specialist with a proven track record at Southland Help Rape and Abuse Support Centre, excelling in trauma-informed advocacy and culturally responsive referrals. Skilled in community relationships and collaborative support, I leverage strong networks to empower survivors, ensuring their voices are heard and respected in the justice system.

Available upon request

• Ngā Hau e Whā Marae & Kōhanga Reo, 1990–Present, Kitchen hand, catering, tangihanga support
• Church Brass Band, Current, Youth Worker – Music teaching & youth advocacy
• Otatara Fish Shop, 2000–2001, Customer service & cooking
• Time After Time Hair Salon, 2009, Hair colouring, cleaning, reception

01/01/23, Professional Development (2023–2025), 12/31/25, Court Support Training – Module One, 01/01/24, TOAHNNEST National Sexual Violence Conference 2024, National event focused on eliminating sexual violence in Aotearoa through advocacy, education, and survivor support, 01/01/24, Trauma Informed in Practice Workshop, 01/01/24, SomaPsych – Trauma-Informed Education, 01/01/24, Cultural Safety Training, 08/14/24, Focused on fostering culturally safe, inclusive, and respectful work environments, 01/01/23, Currently enrolled with career force Studying certificate in social services, 01/01/23, Mental Health First Aid – Certificate of Completion, 01/01/23, First Aid Revalidation Course – Certificate of Completion, 01/01/23, Victim Insight & Coercive Control Awareness – Certificate of Completion, 01/01/23, Engaging Pasifika Cultural Competence – Certificate of Achievement, 01/01/23, Child Protection Studies – Certificate of Achievement, 01/01/22, Money Minded NZ Facilitator Training – Certificate of Completion, 01/01/20, Child Matters Training – Certificate of Attendance, 01/01/20, Privacy Act 2020 Training – Certificates of Completion: Employment and Privacy, Privacy Breach Reporting, Privacy ABC, Privacy 101, 01/01/15, Certificate III in Logistics, 01/01/02, Māori Language (One-Year Certificate), 01/01/99, National Certificate in Māori Health & Social Services, 01/01/93, Kingswell High School