Sinali Vaivevea
Mount Wellington,AUK
Summary
Cadre Team Leader within the NZDF with a proven track record in enhancing operational readiness and team cohesion. Highly proficient in performance evaluation and team training, I effectively mentored personnel while implementing safety protocols. My influential leadership and problem-solving skills drove significant improvements in unit performance and efficiency.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2007
2007
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cadre Team Leader
NZDF
12.2022 - Current
- Led team exercises to enhance operational readiness and team cohesion.
- Coordinated training sessions to develop skills and improve unit performance.
- Managed logistics for equipment distribution and maintenance schedules.
- Facilitated communication between team members and higher command levels.
- Mentored junior personnel in leadership principles and operational procedures.
- Evaluated team performance during drills to identify areas for improvement.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment for all personnel.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth workflow.
- Developed training programs for new team members.
- Identified training needs for team members based on their skillsets and job roles.
- Ensured adherence to company policies and procedures by all team members.
- Monitored employee performance metrics and developed methods for improving efficiency levels.
Education
Penrose High School
Skills
- team leadership
- team training
- performance evaluation
- equipment maintenance
- mentorship and coaching
- effective communication
- problem solving
- attention to detail
- adaptability to change
- time management
- emotional intelligence
- Team management
- Influential leadership
- Professionalism
- Decision-making
Certification
- National Certificate in Adult Education and Training (Level 4), New Zealand Environment Awarded by The Skills Organisation 03 Feb 2016.
- National Certificate in Business (First Line Management) (Level 3) Awarded by The Skills Organisation 15 Sep 2015
- National Certificate in Security (Level 2) Awarded by The Skills Organisation 30 Jun 2017
- National Certificate in Security (Level 2) Awarded by The Skills Organisation 30 Jun 2017
- First Aid (Level 2) Awarded by St John 29 Jul 2025
- Class 1, 2 Drivers License
Languages
English
First Language
Tonga
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Cadre Team Leader
NZDF
12.2022 - Current
Penrose High School