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Rangiora Trotman-Peita

Wellington,WGN

Summary

Diligent and caring te reo Māori advocate and language planning team manager with a solid background working with public and private organizations to create and operationalize bespoke plans. Smoothly manages multiple relationships and complex client needs, from basic cultural development to advising on high-level strategy. Culturally competent with a love for te ao Māori.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager - Te Hiringa

Te Taura Whiri I Te Reo Māori
01.2024 - Current
  • Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Cultivated partnerships with external stakeholders to maximize business opportunities and extend network reach within the industry sector.
  • Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.

Language Planning Advisor

Te Taura Whiri I Te Reo Māori | Māori Language Commission
03.2018 - Current
  • Worked with external partners to analyze, evaluate, and develop tailored te reo Māori language plans and strategies
  • Engaged with organizations to understand their language planning needs, resolve issues, and answer questions
  • Understood cultural differences to build relationships and share cultural nuances
  • Navigated ambiguity and identified linguistic opportunities to bridge gaps between organizations and clients
  • Carefully reviewed completed translations to identify and correct errors or conflicts in information
  • Collaborated with fellow translators to create language learning resources for the public sector.

Office Manager

Te Paepae Arahi
01.2017 - 03.2018
  • Facilitated accounting and payroll functions, managed new hire orientations, and oversaw employee relations
  • Reconciled attendance records and completed weekly payroll processing
  • Managed master office calendar and coordinated appointments, meetings, and travel dates
  • Oversaw office supply inventory, usage, and replenishment for fast-paced office environment
  • Maintained record-keeping systems, supply management, and office policies to optimize productivity and support well-organized work environment.

Education

Master of Arts - Māori Language Excellence

Te Wānanga O Aotearoa
07.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Te Reo Māori, Māori Studies & History

Victoria University of Wellington
05.2017

Skills

  • Language planning and development
  • Advanced te reo Māori knowledge
  • Cultural awareness
  • Translation

Affiliations

  • Toi Reo Māori - Certified Translator, 2021
  • Tahatū Panel - Subject Matter Expert, 2023
  • Te Ohonga Ake - Mana Reo, 2023

Languages

English
Te Reo Māori

Publications

  • Te Wiki
  • Te Reo Māori me Taringa, Rangiora Trotman-Peita, He Muka: e-publication, 2020

Timeline

Manager - Te Hiringa

Te Taura Whiri I Te Reo Māori
01.2024 - Current

Language Planning Advisor

Te Taura Whiri I Te Reo Māori | Māori Language Commission
03.2018 - Current

Office Manager

Te Paepae Arahi
01.2017 - 03.2018

Master of Arts - Māori Language Excellence

Te Wānanga O Aotearoa

Bachelor of Arts - Te Reo Māori, Māori Studies & History

Victoria University of Wellington

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