Te Kohuroa Kawiti

• Collated, analysed and entered survey data collected as part of the public consultation process for a legislative review of the New Zealand Retirement Villages Act 2003.
• Extensively researched the retirement villages sectors of New Zealand and Australia, and the housing needs of various demographics more broadly.
• Collaborated with a team of data administrators to produce reports on public understandings of the retirement villages sector in order to contribute to the legislative review.

As a host in New Zealand’s national museum, I was tasked with creating a unique experience for visitors of all ages, cultural backgrounds and needs through interactive galleries and exhibits. .

Through this role I was able to leverage my passion for and knowledge of New Zealand history, Māori art forms, and international cultures and languages.

• Hosted functions and events by local, commercial, and international organizers.
• Greeted local and international guests, and provided important information about the capital city, transport system and local activities and events.
• Provided visitors extensive knowledge of New Zealand's cultural, social, political and environmental history.

My role was to support the creation and maintenance of a criminal sentencing tracker to be introduced onto the Westlaw database.

My key tasks included data classification, entering data into a Microsoft Access database, and the associated QA and data research necessary to enter it.

Through this role I primarily:

• Reviewed a plethora of sentencing judgments and appeals for criminal cases and obtained the necessary information/data for input into the sentencing tracker database.
• Compiled data and reviewed information for accuracy prior to input.
• Completed large data entry tasks with efficiency.
• Discussed and reviewed outcomes extensively with data entry team.

As an intern, I was placed within the United Nations, Human Rights and Commonwealth Division (UNHC) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

• My main project with UNHC for the duration of my internship involved tracking the stance of New Zealand on 5 key Human Rights issues within the Third Committee of the UN General Assembly (over a period of 5 years).
• My final presentation involved summarising New Zealand's voting positions and justifications on these issues and any trends I identified.

Additionally, I was given a research project with the Maori Policy Unit, involving researching the repatriation process of Maori remains and artefacts to New Zealand.

• Provided detailed information to tourists about local attractions and points of interest.
• Organized and conducted daily tours for groups of up to 30 people, and larger cruise-ship bookings of up to 50 people.
• Maintained a positive attitude and enthusiasm when interacting with guests.
• These tours required extensive knowledge and recall of: New Zealand history more broadly, local history within the region, māori folklore and tradition, geology and biospeleology.

I was responsible for contributing to the faily needs of the marketing and events team, and providing direct support to creative event organisers and theatre companies.

• Coordinated transportation logistics for event guests and colleagues.
• Organized and managed guest lists for events.
• Created promotional materials such as flyers, posters, banners, and brochures for upcoming events.
• Assisted in the production of a local Maori tourism initiative alongside the local Maori tribe.
• Provided direct support to a local theatre company for a season of their latest show, being their point of call for marketing, transportation, and daily assistance during performances.