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Tatupu Siafausa

Auckland,AUK

Summary

Experienced Health Promotion Advisor and Degree in Population Health with strong skills in supporting clients facing addiction and mental health challenges. Developed impactful health education and behaviour modification through rapport building and referral coordination. Dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of young New Zealanders and making a meaningful difference by providing safe, non-judmental and respectful space for them.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Health Promotion Advisor & Referrals Coordinator

Te Whatu Ora
Greenlane, Auckland
02.2023 - 06.2026
  • Created client-centred health promotion strategies primarily focused on Māori and Pasifika communities.
  • Engaged in culturally responsive approaches
  • Organised referral processes to enhance access to health services and strengthen community trust.
  • Facilitated workshops to boost referrals and raise awareness of our services.
  • Provided health education, behaviour change support, care coordination, and triage services for individuals, whānau, and aiga.
  • Facilitated client support via telephone, direct clinic visits, community outreach, and home visits.
  • Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, AOD clinicians etc

Achievements:

  • Led initiatives increasing service engagement and referrals, enhancing community health outcomes and program efficiency.
  • Helped reduce communication barriers
  • Contributed to the re-establishment and growth of the service

Student Intern

Odyssey House
Avondale, Auckland
07.2022 - 10.2022
  • Supported families affected by addiction, enhancing access to recovery resources for mothers, students, and former prisoners.
  • Demonstrated cultural sensitivity by actively listening to clients' diverse backgrounds and needs
  • Facilitated workshops encouraging positive behavioral changes and community engagement.
  • Developed strategies to engage clients with essential support services

Achievements: Designed welcome kits improving trust and engagement for Pacific clients navigating social and recovery challenges.

Survery Administror

Synergia
Ponsonby, Auckland
07.2021 - 08.2021
  • Achieved target participation rates among Māori and Pasifika communities through targeted engagement strategies.
  • Facilitated health-related research and data collection
  • Established strong rapport with Priority Populations

Achievements: Helped achieve target participation rates among Māori and Pasifika communities.

Education

Bachelor of Health Science - Population Health

University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ
12-2022

NCEA Level 1-3 - Completed with Merit and Excellence endorsements

Southern Cross Campus
Auckland, NZ
12-2019

Skills

  • Health promotion & Education
  • Triage & Referral Management
  • Crisis Support & Intervention
  • Client/Patient Engagement
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Health promotion &Education
  • Data Management & Reporting
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Risk Assessment & Decision-Making
  • Clinical leadership
  • Rapport Building
  • Communication- Strong in empathetic listening and client engagement
  • Equity & Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Affiliations

  • Motivational Interviewing, NTS Training, Reducing Māori Inequities, De-escalation Training, CPI Prevention, Addictions 101, Home Visits Training, CADS Modules and IPM Training

Timeline

Health Promotion Advisor & Referrals Coordinator

Te Whatu Ora
02.2023 - 06.2026

Student Intern

Odyssey House
07.2022 - 10.2022

Survery Administror

Synergia
07.2021 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Health Science - Population Health

University of Auckland

NCEA Level 1-3 - Completed with Merit and Excellence endorsements

Southern Cross Campus
Tatupu Siafausa