PAPALI’I POUFITU ARINONA TUGAGA

To gain employment to serve the local Samoan Construction Building for Craig Construction. To seek a role which would utilize my existing skills, knowledge and experiences to the benefit of our community people. To utilize my extensive community networks to support prospective construction service providers for the purposes of serving the Pacific community and people of Samoa.

• Health and Safety Construction 2020
• Licensed Builder in NZ 2019
• National Certificate in Carpentry 2012
• National Trade Certificate in Carpentry & Joinery – Samoa 2004

• Congregational Christian Church (Samoa), Member, Te Atatu South, 2005, A member of the Congregational Christian Church (Samoa) – Te Atatu South, Member of the Church Choir & became Choir leader 2012, Appointed Church Buildings Maintenance Committee 2010, Appointed Deacon & Finance Committee Member 2019, Appointed Leader & President of the Church Youth Group 2022 - Tasks include Set up volunteer work in community & organizing Monthly fundraising events for the Youth programs
• Sole Guardian, 2015, 2021, Sole Guardian for a 70 yr old uncle suffering from mental illness. He passed away 2021. Constant networking n liaison with appropriate health and mental service providers to ensure that uncle was well taken care of and that he received appropriate social and health care in his later years. I acknowledge the services of Beachaven Residential Home, Whangaparoa for the great services they provided in this respect.