Tania Smith-Henderson

A mature and positive thinking individual, who is disciplined, highly motivated and focused. Takes pride in all aspects of their work. A highly trusted executive assistant that exhibits integrity, honesty, professional and a high degree of business ethics.

School Administrator, Te Tumu, School of Māori, Pacific & Indigenous Studies, University of Otago, 01/1994, 06/2007, Administration:  Managed the administrative operations, policy and planning advice, logistical management of promotional events, functions and symposia, develop and maintain administrative systems, servicing of board and committees, report writing, facilitate and maintain tutorial streams, manage student records and results in the student management system., Financial:  Planning, forecasting, monitoring and reporting of budget, procurement and monitor service level agreements.  Relationship – managing and maintaining relationships nationally and internationally, pastoral care to staff and students.

• Pearson Award - Top Māori Graduate in the Master of Professional Business Studies, Faculty of Business & Law, AUT University
• Faculty of Culture and Society Research Team Annual Award - Member of Te Ipukarea team for excellence in research
• Te Ara Auaha, Faculty of Design & Creative Technologies - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award within Professional Services
• Te Ara Auaha, Faculty of Design & Creative Technologies Kaupapa Māori Award - Member of Mahitahi Team

• Volunteer work at the Department of Māori Studies, University of Otago
• Salvation Army Employment Plus Programme
• Work-base placement at Department of Māori Studies, University of Otago
• Clerical Training Course
• Raising my daughter as a single mother.
• Volunteer work at the Dunedin Hairdressing Academy.
• Pre-apprenticeship hairdressing course at the Dunedin Hairdressing Academy.
• Data entry operator, Dunedin City Council

• 11/2017 - 03/2018, Review of Ngā Tumanako o Kahurangi – A Kaupapa Māori Unit inside Auckland Girls Grammar School, Auckland Girls Grammar
• 04/2018 - 05/2018, Social Impact Assessment Report on The Polyfest, Oyster Workshop
• 08/2022 - 02/2023, Additional Media Project, Te Murumāra Foundation
• 04/2024 - 05/2024, Te Wiremu Word / Definition Entry Project, Te Murumāra Foundation

Executive Assistant, Te Ipukarea & Te Whare Rongomaurikura, AUT University, http://www.teipukarea.maori.nz, 07/2008, current

• Develop and implement administrative systems.
• Manage a high performance team – including two direct reports, five indirect reports and contractors, building a culture of responsibility and leadership.
• Manage the administration for the faculty core paper DIGD507 Mahitahi | Collaborative Practices
• Manage the development of research grant applications that were awarded funding in excess of $1.5m.
• Coordinate financial operations and budgets
• Logistical management of national and international symposia and conferences, in-country and abroad.