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Sione Uvea

Upper Hutt,WGN

Summary

Known for my social and approachable nature, building relationships comes easily to me and I enjoy being around people. I am goal driven and highly adaptable to any situation with expertise in conflict management. Gaining new skills and being involved in the community are very important values that drive my purpose to serve and empower those I work with.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Security Guard

Immortal Protection
02.2023 - Current
  • Ensuring safety of all patrons and bar staff all over Wellington City
  • Security staff for large events such as, JuicyFest, Homegrown and Cupa Dupa
  • COA and CPI registered

Youth Mentor (Programme - Lawn Mowing)

Tautoko Lawn Youth
01.2023 - Current
  • A project focused on providing rangatahi with opportunities to gain important life skills such as positive attitude, time management, communication, commitment, teamwork and willingness to learn

Youth Worker

Epuni Care and Protection
03.2024 - 06.2024
  • Building rapport with rangatahi and their whānau
  • Working alongside them to support them in making positive change and work towards achieving their goals
  • Work with rangatahi and agencies to create and maintain safety plans
  • Empowering experiences for rangatahi to thrive
  • Provide mentoring and opportunities to gain new life skills
  • Provide a safe living environment and sense of whānau in the home
  • Daily notes and report writing
  • Attend and contribute to weekly team meetings as well as occasional support in Family Group Conferences
  • Using Māori and Pacific frameworks to inform the way I work with rangatahi
  • Fluent in English and Tongan language
  • Physically fit
  • Experienced working with multi-cultural communities and good cultural awareness
  • Full licensed driver

Youth Mentor (High Risk)

Mana Services Aotearoa
01.2023 - 03.2024
  • Working 1:1 and in small groups with high risk youth to provide support with goal setting and working towards goals
  • Planning and facilitation of life skills activities
  • Supporting rangatahi to be positive members of society through providing support and opportunities for new experiences, growth and learning
  • Report writing
  • Work with colleagues to improve service and personal development

Carpenter

Native Constructions
01.2016 - 01.2023
  • Mastered a diverse range of skills such as; precision cutting, blueprint interpretation and project management
  • Loyal employee for over years
  • Eventhough I am no longer an employee, I still return to help as a volunteer

Education

New Zealand Certificate - Carpentry (Level 3 & 4)

WELTEC

NCEA Level 1, 2 & 3 -

St. Patricks College Silverstream

Skills

  • Excellent communicator
  • Conflict management
  • De-escalation
  • Report writing
  • Leadership
  • Facilitation skills
  • Understanding of Te Tiriti
  • Waitangi
  • Frameworks for working with Youth
  • Frameworks for working with Māori
  • Frameworks for working with Pacific

Hobbies and Interests

  • Rugby League. I play for Randwick Rugby League Club Premier Men's Team
  • Spending time with family and friends
  • Māori and Pacific Culture
  • Music and singing

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Youth Worker

Epuni Care and Protection
03.2024 - 06.2024

Security Guard

Immortal Protection
02.2023 - Current

Youth Mentor (Programme - Lawn Mowing)

Tautoko Lawn Youth
01.2023 - Current

Youth Mentor (High Risk)

Mana Services Aotearoa
01.2023 - 03.2024

Carpenter

Native Constructions
01.2016 - 01.2023

NCEA Level 1, 2 & 3 -

St. Patricks College Silverstream

New Zealand Certificate - Carpentry (Level 3 & 4)

WELTEC

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