Possessing a bachelor’s degree and experience in Bi-cultural social work & a postgraduate diploma in Narrative Therapy (counselling), I am seeking a role where my skills and knowledge will be transferable within an organisation that promotes whānau wellbeing. I desire to utilize my skill set and life experiences to journey with whānau towards pathways of self-determination and Mauri ora.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader
Te Whare Marama o Mangere Women’s Refuge
Mangere, Auckland
07.2018 - Current
Reporting directly to the BOT
Day to day responsibility running of the organisation & it’s services
Physical upkeep of the property, maintenance, H&S, supplies and work fleet
Delivering professional support, supervision & organising on-going development for staff
Creating, maintaining & updating of organisation policies, records, documentation
Managing government contracts and relationships
Quarterly reporting to funders & BOT
Full preparation of Government funding accreditation reviews
Sourcing & applying for funding
Facilitation & delivery of children’s program within South Auckland Primary Schools
Whānau assessments, goal planning, advocacy, referrals, case notes and administration
Advocacy/Networking with NGO & Government organisations
Whānau file management, case notes & administration
Oversight of refuge & family harm community engagement & programs.
Team Manager (Volunteer)
South Auckland Tag Football Asscociation
Manukau, Auckland
08.2017 - Current
Communication & maintaining respectful relationships with whānau, NZTFI, club officials & wider community
Mobilising parent volunteer/support group
Organising team trainings, logistics & events
Creating player goals & wellbeing workbooks
Preparing funding proposals
Organising funding & fundraising events
Responsible for reporting of team finances to the team, funders & club
Team administration.
Pure Love Ministry (Volunteer)
Faith City Church
Manukau , Auckland
02.2013 - 04.2022
Cold-face engagement with females & males working within the South Auckland prostitution industry
Offering links to supports and networks within the community
Team Manager (Volunteer)
Mangere East RLFC
Mangere, Auckland
01.2017 - 10.2021
Communication & maintaining respectful relationships with whānau, ARL, club officials & wider community
Mobilising parent volunteer/support group
Organising team trainings & events
Organising funding & fundraising events
Responsible for reporting of team finances to the team & club
Team administration.
Kapa Haka Events Planner (Volunteer)
King College
Otahuhu, Auckland
02.2014 - 12.2018
Implementation of whānau group
Communicating & mobilising parent volunteer group
Organising noho marae (live in practices for students)
Creating/organising catering menu’s, supplies & preparing kai for kapa
Organisation of Polyfest & National campaigns – (uniform, transport, accommodation, food, activities)
Maintaining budgets & financials – reported directly to the school accounts administrators
Social Worker
Crosspower NZ
Otara, Auckland
05.2017 - 07.2017
Engaging in social service delivery with families & individuals
Whānau assessment & goal planning
Advocacy with NGO & Govt organisations
Community networking and referrals
Whānau file management, case notes and administration
Food Bank Manager (Volunteer)
Faith City Church
Manukau, Auckland
02.2015 - 07.2016
Maintaining relationships with donation suppliers
Collection, packing & distribution of food parcels to families
Food Safety
Communication, electronic & paper administration
Sole responsibility, ministry was operating from my home
Social Work Support
Manukau Urban Māori Authority
Papatoetoe, Auckland
03.2012 - 10.2014
Direct Support to Lead Social Worker
Community networking & referrals
Whānau Access supervision- CYFS/ Court appointed
Whānau file management, case notes & administration
Accounts Administrator
Manukau Urban Māori Authority
Papatoetoe, Auckland
04.2011 - 03.2012
Accounts payable & receivable, end of month reconciliation (MYOB, XERO)
Filing, faxing, mail, banking, telephone all day to day administration duties
Data entry, Excel
Outlook Email, calendar
Event and meeting co-ordination.
Office Manager
Ōtara Music Arts Centre - Auckland Council
Ōtara, Auckland
06.2008 - 03.2011
Customer Service
Bookings & invoicing
Cash handling, CRM processing
Community networking/ events
Promotion & marketing
Creating flyers promoting new product & sales newsletters
Filing, faxing, mail, banking, telephone all day to day administration duties
Assisting & resolving customer queries
PA to site Manager
Office Manager
Cover Systems International
Grey Lynn, Auckland
07.2006 - 01.2008
Updating & supplying relevant information to customers
Accounts payable & receivable, end of month reconciliation (MYOB)
PAYE, GST
Processing of invoices, purchase orders, IMT
Inventory, stocktaking, stock control
Creating flyers promoting new product and sales, newsletters
Filing, faxing, mail, banking, telephone all day to day administration duties
Assisting and resolving customer queries
Liaising with freight companies (national and international freight)
Sales, face to face, telephone and email
Customer relations
Data entry, Excel
Outlook Email, calendar
Customer Service Representative
Tyres 4 U LTD
Avondale, Auckland
08.2005 - 12.2005
Inbound & outbound calling
Updating & supplying relevant information to customers
Liaising internally & with external companies
Assisting & resolving customer queries
Administration, Invoicing, Email, Excel
Outbound Sales
Data entry
Fly Buys Call Centre Representative
Salesforce NZ Ltd
Auckland City, Auckland
09.2004 - 12.2004
Receiving inbound calls
Updating & supplying relevant information to customers
Liaising with colleagues & various departments within the work place
Assisting & resolving customer queries
Processing of client rewards & points
Liaising with freight companies
Working with a live database
Customer relations
Data entry, Email, Calender
Vodafone Call Centre Representative
Salesforce NZ Ltd
Auckland City, Auckland
07.2004 - 09.2004
Receiving inbound calls from pre pay & on account clients and business
Updating & supplying relevant information to customers / campaigns
Liaising with colleagues & various departments within the work place
Assisting & resolving customer queries
Working with three separate live databases, Cobra, Prepay, Seible
Customer relations & dealer relations
Data entry & notes
Email
Education
Post Graduate in Narrative Therapy - Counselling
UNITEC INSITUTE OF TECNOLOGY
Waitakere City, NZ
04-2019
Bachelor in Social Work, Bi-culturalism in Practice (BSW-BiP) - Social Sciences
Te Wānanga O Aotearoa
Mangere, NZ
12-2014
NZ Diploma Business - Business
Best Training
Manukau, NZ
12-2009
NZ Diploma Business - Business
UNITEC INSITUTE OF TECNOLOGY
Mount Albert, NZ
12-2005
NZ Certificate in Business, Administration And Computing Level 4 - Business Administration
UNITEC INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Mount Albert, NZ
12-2004
NZ Certificate in Business, Administration And Computing Level 3 - Business Administration
UNITEC INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Mount Albert, NZ
12-2003
Certificate in Business, Administration With Te Reo Maori Level 1 & 2 - Business Administration
Te Rapunga O Poutama
Auckland
12-1997
Skills
Registered Social Worker (NZ SWRB)
Registered Provisional Counselor (NZAC)
Dependable and Responsible
Leadership
Teamwork and Collaboration
Compassionate
Relationship Building
Active Listening
Cultural Competency
Attention to Detail
Adaptability and Flexibility
Building Rapport
Decision-Making
Task Prioritization
Assessment Skills
Client Advocacy
Client Records Management
Risk Assessment
Safety Planning
Crisis Response
Aftercare Follow up
Program Planning
Progress Evaluations
Narrative Therapy
Family Violence
CPR, First Aid, AED
MS Software Proficiency
Sound Written & Verbal Skills
Policy Writing (organisational)
Report Writing
Accreditation/Audit Reviews
Grant Writing
Budget Administration
Data Entry
Accounts Payable/Receivable
Bank Reconciliation
Month-End Documentation
Staff Training
Staff Oversight
Staff Development
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Team Leader
Te Whare Marama o Mangere Women’s Refuge
07.2018 - Current
Team Manager (Volunteer)
South Auckland Tag Football Asscociation
08.2017 - Current
Social Worker
Crosspower NZ
05.2017 - 07.2017
Team Manager (Volunteer)
Mangere East RLFC
01.2017 - 10.2021
Food Bank Manager (Volunteer)
Faith City Church
02.2015 - 07.2016
Kapa Haka Events Planner (Volunteer)
King College
02.2014 - 12.2018
Pure Love Ministry (Volunteer)
Faith City Church
02.2013 - 04.2022
Social Work Support
Manukau Urban Māori Authority
03.2012 - 10.2014
Accounts Administrator
Manukau Urban Māori Authority
04.2011 - 03.2012
Office Manager
Ōtara Music Arts Centre - Auckland Council
06.2008 - 03.2011
Office Manager
Cover Systems International
07.2006 - 01.2008
Customer Service Representative
Tyres 4 U LTD
08.2005 - 12.2005
Fly Buys Call Centre Representative
Salesforce NZ Ltd
09.2004 - 12.2004
Vodafone Call Centre Representative
Salesforce NZ Ltd
07.2004 - 09.2004
Post Graduate in Narrative Therapy - Counselling
UNITEC INSITUTE OF TECNOLOGY
Bachelor in Social Work, Bi-culturalism in Practice (BSW-BiP) - Social Sciences
Te Wānanga O Aotearoa
NZ Diploma Business - Business
Best Training
NZ Diploma Business - Business
UNITEC INSITUTE OF TECNOLOGY
NZ Certificate in Business, Administration And Computing Level 4 - Business Administration
UNITEC INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
NZ Certificate in Business, Administration And Computing Level 3 - Business Administration
UNITEC INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Certificate in Business, Administration With Te Reo Maori Level 1 & 2 - Business Administration
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