SAMUEL CHADWICK
Dunedin
Summary
Adaptable and committed professional deeply passionate about Māoritanga. Demonstrated success in diverse roles, from Furniture Mover to Kapa Haka Tutor, underscoring strong time management and organisational skills. Proficient in teamwork, leadership, and operations, reflecting commitment to ongoing learning and delivering consistently high-quality results.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Kaioranga Haura Māori (Cultural Worker)
Southern District Health Board
02.2024 - Current
- Māori mental health clinician at Ward 9B - acute in-patient unit.
- Working alongside other clinical specialists providing cultural intervention and assessment for tangata whaiora. Achieved through a Te Ao Māori lens under Te Whare Tapa Wha framework, ensuring cultural well-being in a eurocentric environment.
- Daily roles include but not limited to tangata whaiora/whānau advocacy and whakawhanaungatanga.
- Specialising in Māori art forms allows my practice to include mahi toi, mau rākau, and whakapapa workshops.
Furniture Mover
Prices Packers And Movers
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
- Loaded, transported, and unloaded trucks with customer possessions or merchandise weighing up to 12 tons
- Maintained daily, legible log book and submitted corresponding documents.
Factory Hand
Perfect Poultry
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Carefully packaged finished products and prepared for shipment.
- Weighed and measured items to prevent waste and meet quality standards.
- Loaded and unloaded parts on production line to establish smooth operations.
- Cut product into correct sizes and arranged in trays for packaging.
Kapa Haka Tutor
Kaikorai Valley College
03.2021 - 03.2023
- In-depth experience instructing traditional Maori performing arts, such as waiata, haka, and poi.
- Choreographed dynamic and culturally authentic performances, ensuring balance between tradition and innovation.
- Coordinated events and wānanga, prioritising safety, enjoyment, and instilling cultural pride among students
Head Tutor/Kaimahi
Te Rōpū Tautoko Ki Te Tonga
07.2019 - 11.2022
- Head mau rākau tutor (māori martial arts) at Silverstream Primary School and a Dunedin wide group. Developed interactive and dynamic class structure and format to keep students engaged and motivated
- Kaimahi for a kaumatua club held by Te Rōpū, which entailed transporting individuals, playing waiata, and catering to their needs
Te Reo Māori Teacher
Kaikorai Valley College
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Substitute kaiako while the primary teacher was on leave
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education, uphold tikanga, and maintain consistent schedules through a Māori lens
- Mentored level 1- 3 Te Reo students through Te Kura
Wool Presser
Jason Davis Shearing
07.2020 - 07.2020
- Responsible for operating and maintaining wool press machinery to compress and package wool bales efficiently.
- Ensure the quality of pressed wool and adherence to safety and production standards in a fast-paced environment
- Herding sheep into correct pens
Bartender
Compass Catering
07.2018 - 01.2020
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Education
NCEA Level 3 -
Otago Boys' High School
Dunedin, NZ12.2020
Skills
- Class 2 Licence
- Time Management
- POS and Cash Handling Operations
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Communication
Languages
Te Reo Māori
References
Reuben Maxwell
Chief Navigator - Te Rōpū Tautoko ki te Tonga
0211271255
Christine Maxwell
Chief of Operations - Te Rōpū Tautoko ki te Tonga
0272213563
Antonia Mbizvo
Ex-Te Reo Teacher - Kaikorai Valley College
0274645105
More available on request.
Timeline
Kaioranga Haura Māori (Cultural Worker)
Southern District Health Board
02.2024 - Current
Furniture Mover
Prices Packers And Movers
07.2023 - 12.2023
Factory Hand
Perfect Poultry
12.2022 - 06.2023
Te Reo Māori Teacher
Kaikorai Valley College
07.2021 - 12.2021
Kapa Haka Tutor
Kaikorai Valley College
03.2021 - 03.2023
Wool Presser
Jason Davis Shearing
07.2020 - 07.2020
Head Tutor/Kaimahi
Te Rōpū Tautoko Ki Te Tonga
07.2019 - 11.2022
Bartender
Compass Catering
07.2018 - 01.2020
NCEA Level 3 -
Otago Boys' High School
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