Rapaera Tawhai
Pyes Pa,Tauranga
Summary
Dynamic professional with a rich background in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga and media production at Te Karere, Television New Zealand. Expert in project management and staff leadership, I've significantly enhanced learning outcomes and production efficiency. Skilled in Te Reo Māori and analytical thinking, I excel in fast-paced environments, ensuring quality and deadline adherence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Producer
Te Karere, Television New Zealand
Auckland CBD, Auckland
06.2021 - Current
- Set and managed production schedules according to strict deadlines.
- Supervised a team of creative and diverse individuals across varied job titles and professions, delivering consistent feedback and positive reinforcement to maximize performance.
- Prepared staff, anchor, and team to properly handle breaking news scenarios.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders in the entertainment industry.
- Ensure te reo Māori is at a high level.
Lecturer, Te Reo Māori
Te Ahu o Te Reo Māori
Tauranga, Te Moana A Toi
01.2022 - Current
- Support the te reo Māori development of teachers, managers, and support staff in all kōhanga reo, kura, wharekura, schools, and early childhood education centres across Aotearoa.
- Collaborated with other lecturers to evolve course content and teaching policies.
- Evaluated student progress, delivering feedback for individual improvement.
- Developed lectures to accommodate for different learning styles, maximising students' comprehension.
Line Producer
Te Karere, Television New Zealand
Auckland CBD, Auckland
07.2014 - 05.2021
- Developed production schedules and ensured deadlines were met in a timely manner.
- Remained composed, polished and highly productive, even during moments of extreme stress to achieve optimal results.
- Conferred with technical directors, crew members and writers to discuss details of production.
Reporter
Te Karere, Television New Zealand
Auckland CBD, Auckland
11.2008 - 06.2014
- Researched story background information to provide complete and accurate information.
- Received assignments or evaluated leads or tips to develop story ideas.
- Analysed and interpreted news and information received from various sources to broadcast information.
- Explained information in simple terms to engage and educate general audience.
Education
Certificate of Translator And Interpreters - Language Interpretation And Translation
Te Taura Whiri I Te Reo Māori
Wellington01-2021
Post-Degree Diploma - Te Reo Me Ōna Tikanga
Te Panekiretanga O Te Reo Māori
Hamilton06-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Māori Performing Arts
Te Whare Wānanga O Awanuiārangi
Whakatāne01-2017
Diploma in Film And Television - Production Management
Southseas Film And Television School
Albany, NZ01-2008
Masters in Te Reo Excellence - Te Reo Māori
Te Wānanga O Aotearoa
Hamilton, NZSkills
- Te Reo Māori
- Tikanga Māori
- Project development
- Work flow planning
- Staff management
- Project management
- People management
- Analytical thinking
- Deadline management
- Quality improvement
Affiliations
- Member of Te Kapa Haka o Te Whānau a Apanui (Winners of Te Matatini 2005, 2015, 2023)
- Tutor of Te Tirahou Kapa Haka (Take part in the Biannual Hui Ahurei a Tūhoe competition)
Accomplishments
- Best Te Reo Māori Programme, NZTV Awards 2024
- Best Te Reo Māori Programme, NZTV Awards 2022
- Best Live Coverage, NZ Voyager Awards 2022
- Best Māori Journalism Award, NZ Journalism Awards 2017-2018
Certification
- Licensed Translator and Interpreter
- NZ First Aid Certificate
- NZ Drivers Training Certificate
Languages
Māori
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lecturer, Te Reo Māori
Te Ahu o Te Reo Māori
01.2022 - Current
Executive Producer
Te Karere, Television New Zealand
06.2021 - Current
Line Producer
Te Karere, Television New Zealand
07.2014 - 05.2021
Reporter
Te Karere, Television New Zealand
11.2008 - 06.2014
Certificate of Translator And Interpreters - Language Interpretation And Translation
Te Taura Whiri I Te Reo Māori
Post-Degree Diploma - Te Reo Me Ōna Tikanga
Te Panekiretanga O Te Reo Māori
Bachelor of Arts - Māori Performing Arts
Te Whare Wānanga O Awanuiārangi
Diploma in Film And Television - Production Management
Southseas Film And Television School
Masters in Te Reo Excellence - Te Reo Māori
Te Wānanga O Aotearoa
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