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Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
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Certification
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Setariki Waqanitoga

Setariki Waqanitoga

JO
New Plymouth,TKI

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth. Esteemed Judge and mentor to aspiring legal professionals with a dedication to the fair interpretation of the law. Demonstrated reputation for establishing precedent in areas to which the law does not speak. Extremely well-versed in and committed to the enforcement of the rules of procedure. Esteemed Judge with firm approach to legal enforcement and expertise in opinion writing. Offering several years of bench experience interpreting laws in accordance with legislative intent and purpose.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Magistrate

Republic of Vanuatu
, Vanuatu
07.2019 - 05.2024
  • Handled small claims disputes between parties up to a certain dollar amount.
  • Ordered mediation sessions between parties involved in a dispute that could not be resolved through negotiation alone.
  • Investigated allegations of child abuse or neglect prior to issuing any orders related to custody or visitation rights.
  • Reviewed evidence presented by attorneys and witnesses to make decisions on legal matters.
  • Acted as an arbitrator in civil disputes between two parties outside of court.
  • Conducted preliminary hearings and determined if there was enough evidence to proceed with a trial or dismiss charges against defendants.
  • Ensured compliance with the rules of civil procedure during proceedings.
  • Issued search warrants when appropriate criteria were met.
  • Assessed damages to determine monetary compensation owed to litigants in cases.
  • Assessed admissibility and relevance of evidence, motions, and pleadings to ensure fair proceedings.
  • Listened to plaintiff and defendant's testimony and arguments to establish facts of case.
  • Conferred with legal counsel to make determinations about objections, pretrial motions, evidence and discovery issues.
  • Read and analyzed legal documents to inform decisions on pre-trial issues, motions and final rulings.
  • Presided over court sessions to provide counsel to jurors and ensure rules of procedure were observed by attorneys.
  • Reminded clients and personnel to remain composed during courtroom proceedings to maintain respect.
  • Supervised hearings to safeguard legal rights of involved individuals.
  • Authorized claim payments for clients wishing to settle cases.
  • Awarded compensation for damages to litigants in civil cases, representing findings by juries and court.

Policy Advisor

Ministry of Justice and Community Services
Port Vila, Vanuatu
09.2015 - 07.2019
  • Developed policy briefs and conducted research to inform policy decisions.
  • Provided advice on the development of new policies and programs related to government initiatives.
  • Assisted in the implementation of approved policies by liaising with stakeholders.
  • Organized meetings between government officials and external stakeholders to discuss policy-related matters.
  • Conducted interviews with relevant experts to gain insights into public opinion on certain topics.
  • Prepared written summaries of policy proposals for senior management review.
  • Analyzed current and proposed policies, identified potential issues, and developed solutions.
  • Researched legal implications associated with proposed policies and provided recommendations accordingly.

Principal Compliance Officer

Vanuatu National Provident Fund
02.2015 - 09.2015
  • Developed and implemented compliance policies and procedures.
  • Analyzed data gathered from multiple sources for possible breaches of law or policy.
  • Reviewed contracts for compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Junior Associated

Indigen Law Firm
Port Vila, Vanuatu
04.2014 - 02.2015
  • Drafted and reviewed legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, briefs, motions, and settlement agreements, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Prepared correspondence related to client matters including letters and memos.
  • Assisted lawyers in preparing for hearings, mediations, arbitrations, trials, closings.
  • Reviewed legal documents for accuracy and completeness.
  • Conducted research using online databases to locate relevant statutes, court decisions, and other legal authorities.
  • Attended court proceedings with attorneys as needed for note-taking purposes.
  • Drafted pleadings, motions, and other legal documents based on attorney instructions.

Tutor

Vanuatu Institute of Technology
Shefa, Port Vila
01.2008 - 12.2011
  • Conducted individual tutoring sessions with students to help them improve their academic performance.
  • Monitored student performance on assignments and assessments throughout the year.
  • Developed lesson plans tailored to the needs of each student.
  • Encouraged students to ask questions about topics they did not understand.

Senior Agriculture Teacher

Onesua Presbyterian College
Shefa , Port Vila
01.2007 - 12.2008
  • Provided guidance to students interested in pursuing careers in agriculture or related fields.
  • Organized field trips to local farms to provide hands-on experience with farm equipment and animals.
  • Facilitated discussions about current issues affecting farmers and ranchers locally and around the world.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to teach agricultural practices such as crop rotation, fertilization, irrigation, and harvesting.
  • Taught students important information and key strategies for natural resource conservation.

Agriculture Assistant Officer

Ministry of Agriculture, Sugar and Land Resettlement
Nabouwalu
02.2005 - 11.2006
  • Worked closely with human resources to support employee management and organizational planning.
  • Ensured proper irrigation of fields and crop maintenance activities.
  • Implemented integrated pest management practices to minimize harm from pests.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
  • Developed strategies for efficient water usage in crop cultivation.
  • Identified areas where improvements could be made in current agricultural processes.
  • Maintained farm records, including seed purchases, fertilizer applications, and harvests.
  • Investigated new methods of sustainable agriculture practices.
  • Conducted soil sampling tests to determine nutrient levels.
  • Determined germination rates of seeds planted in specified areas.
  • Participated in regular meetings with upper management regarding progress updates on current initiatives.

Education

Professional Diploma - Legal Drafting

University of The South Pacific
06-2017

Professional Diploma - Legal Practice

University of The South Pacific
12-2013

Bachelor of Law (LLB) - Laws

University of South Pacific
12-2012

Bachelor of Agriculture (BAgr) - Agriculture

University of The SouthPacific
12-2004

Certificate IV in Leadership and Management - Leadership And Management

Australia Pacific Technical College
12-2018

Skills

  • Writing opinions
  • Resolving disputes
  • Decisiveness
  • Legal Research
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Public Speaking
  • Legal knowledge
  • Analytical Reasoning
  • Legal writing
  • Impartiality
  • Ethical judgment
  • Courtroom Etiquette
  • Decision-Making
  • Attention to Detail
  • Dispute management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Excellent Communication
  • Relationship Building
  • Staff Supervision
  • Reliability
  • Effective Communication
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Time Management
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Team Collaboration
  • Time management abilities
  • Problem-Solving
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team building
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Written Communication
  • Crop cultivation understanding
  • Farm Management
  • Sustainable Agriculture
  • Plant Pathology
  • Agricultural knowledge
  • Pest Management
  • Irrigation Systems

Accomplishments

  • Legal Practitioners Ethics and Etiquette Workshop, Holiday Inn Suva
  • December 2013
  • Beneficiary to the SID Trust Fund as Vanuatu Government representative in the UN Human Right Council (HRC) 32nd Session in Geneva, Switzerland in June 2016
  • UNCAC Implementation Review Group (IRG), UNOV, Vienna, Austria in
  • June 2017
  • UNCAC Implementation Review Group (IRG), UNOV, Vienna Austria in November 2017
  • Regional Consultation on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) for Pacific States, Novotel, Nadi, Fiji in October 2018
  • Capacity building on addressing human right issues workshop for Stronger
  • Seasonal Workers Program by the Australia Human Right Commission Sydney in April 2018
  • Regional High-Level Dialogue on National Mechanisms for Implementation Reporting, 11 – 12 April, 2019
  • Regional Rule of Law Conference, Sofitel Fiji Resort, Nadi Fiji, March 2019
  • Pacific Law and Justice Program (Legal Policy Development Course) AGD, Canberra, Australia, October 2018.

Languages

English
Professional

Certification

Certificate of Registered Legal Practitioner, Republic of Vanuatu, July 2019

Certificate of admission of enrollment as Barrister and Solicitor of the Hight of Fiji 2013.

Timeline

Magistrate - Republic of Vanuatu
07.2019 - 05.2024
Policy Advisor - Ministry of Justice and Community Services
09.2015 - 07.2019
Principal Compliance Officer - Vanuatu National Provident Fund
02.2015 - 09.2015
Junior Associated - Indigen Law Firm
04.2014 - 02.2015
Tutor - Vanuatu Institute of Technology
01.2008 - 12.2011
Senior Agriculture Teacher - Onesua Presbyterian College
01.2007 - 12.2008
Agriculture Assistant Officer - Ministry of Agriculture, Sugar and Land Resettlement
02.2005 - 11.2006
University of The South Pacific - Professional Diploma, Legal Drafting
University of The South Pacific - Professional Diploma, Legal Practice
University of South Pacific - Bachelor of Law (LLB), Laws
University of The SouthPacific - Bachelor of Agriculture (BAgr), Agriculture
Australia Pacific Technical College - Certificate IV in Leadership and Management , Leadership And Management

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