Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Timeline

Savete Tealikisele

Auckland

Summary

Final-year student completing a conjoint Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Global Studies, majoring in Communications and Global Politics & Human Rights at the University of Auckland. Passionate about public service, Pacific community wellbeing, and climate justice. Strong leadership in youth, education, and cultural spaces. Recognised for Tuvaluan language revitalisation and intergenerational storytelling.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Grounds Worker

UMS
04.2019 - Current
  • Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
  • Operated various types of heavy machinery safely and effectively to complete assigned tasks.

Environmental Volunteer

Project Twin Streams
10.2010 - 01.2023
  • Promoted nature issues and environmental topics by planting plants, picking litter and executing small and large events to raise awareness.

Igniter

Young Vinnies
03.2019 - 03.2022
  • Igniter's are a group of leaders who work alongside the staff members to provide person to person, practical and effective help to those in need as well as student leaders.

Connector

The Logos Project
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Assisted Logos staff and Board in the delivery of programmes and retreats for school leaders.

Tutor Mentor

Sigano Tala Akoga Homework Group
06.2019 - 06.2021
  • Assisted students in finding useful study methods to enhance academic performance.

Education

NCEA LEVEL 3, UE

St Dominic's Catholic College

Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Global Studies - Communications/ Global Politics And Human Rights

University of Auckland, Auckland, NZ
09-2025

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Team leadership
  • Effective multitasking
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Effective listening
  • Effective conflict resolution
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Trustworthy and accountable
  • Approachable demeanour
  • Engaging diverse age groups

Accomplishments

    Deputy Head Girl - St Dominic's Catholic College

  • Honoured to have led and served our school community in 2020.

    • Tuvalu Language Champion Honours

  • I was the first Tuvaluan Youth named a Language Champion, for my innovative ways of contributing to revitalising and maintaining the Tuvaluan Language.

    • Auckland Catholic Secondary School Speech Competition

  • Pompallier Shield Speech competition winner for Te Reo Scripture.

Languages

Tuvalu
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Connector - The Logos Project
01.2020 - 01.2022
Tutor Mentor - Sigano Tala Akoga Homework Group
06.2019 - 06.2021
Grounds Worker - UMS
04.2019 - Current
Igniter - Young Vinnies
03.2019 - 03.2022
Environmental Volunteer - Project Twin Streams
10.2010 - 01.2023
St Dominic's Catholic College - , NCEA LEVEL 3, UE
University of Auckland - Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Global Studies, Communications/ Global Politics And Human Rights

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