Paula Rigby
Christchurch,Canterbury
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to team achieve regional goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Pou Whakahaere
Te Puni Kokiri
06.2020 - Current
- Worked collaboratively with others to achieve outcomes for the region.
- Managed time effectively to cover work streams for region,
- Attended hui as and when needed.
- Provided cultural advice and support to Ministers of the Crown, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other government agencies when called upon.
- Provide support and guidance around tikanga Maori for the Regional Director and Manukura of Te Waipounamu.
Senior Advisor
Te Puni Kokiri
05.2018 - Current
- Developed networks and relationships with the local Maori community.
- Mentored new staff where and when needed.
- Contribute to the regional strategy and operation plan of the region to set platform for work plan.
- Provide support to the Regional Director and as directed by the Regional Director.
- Oversee the Whanau Ora kaupapa for the region.
- Broker and facilitate for whanau across crown agencies.
Maori Arts Advisor
Christchurch City Council
12.2003 - 04.2018
- Created programs of work for Maori artists to be more visible in the City.
- Worked with local Maori artists to create programs of work.
- Support Maori artists to run workshops and create opportunities to hold wananga.
- Plan and implemented strategies for Maori Arts, and Public Artworks.
- Administer the Christchurch Creative Communities Funding scheme for Creative New Zealand. 2 rounds up to 80 applications per round. Make recommendations to decision panel.
- Assess and make recommendations for Strengthening Communities Council funding from Maori organisations.
- Provide Cultural support to Mayor and Councillors.
- Worked alongside Manawhenua and Ngai Tahu on projects of significance to them.
- Provided support to the arts through the Earthquake recovery.
Education
Bachelor of Maunga Kura Toi - Maori Visual Arts-Raranga
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
Palmerston North12.2017
Bachelor of Maori Performing Arts - Kapa Haka
Te Whare Wananga O Awanuiarangi
Whakatane, NZ11.2015
Bachelor of Education - Education
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZ03.1997
Diploma of Teaching - Education
Christchurch Teachers College
Christchurch04.1994
Skills
- Workshop Development
- Skill-Building Assistance
- Personalized Support
- Toi Maori Knowledge
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Team Collaboration
- Support Networks
- Active Listening
- Te Reo Maori me ona tikanga
- Manage Budgets
Affiliations
Secretary - Te Whatumanawa Maoritanga o Rehua Marae Board of Trustees.
Pou - Te Roopu Raranga Whatu o Aotearoa
Co-Presiding Member - Avonside Girls High School
Board member - Canterbury Softball Association
Timeline
Acting Pou Whakahaere
Te Puni Kokiri
06.2020 - Current
Senior Advisor
Te Puni Kokiri
05.2018 - Current
Maori Arts Advisor
Christchurch City Council
12.2003 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Maunga Kura Toi - Maori Visual Arts-Raranga
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
Bachelor of Maori Performing Arts - Kapa Haka
Te Whare Wananga O Awanuiarangi
Bachelor of Education - Education
University of Canterbury
Diploma of Teaching - Education
Christchurch Teachers College
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