I excel in teamwork and collaboration efficiency. Experienced with leadership, strategic planning and report writing. Bilingual in Tuvaluan and English. Utilizes strong problem-solving and decision-making skills to drive operational success. Ensuring that objectives are met. Community engagements and stakeholder collaboration.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Labor Officer
Department of Labor, Government of Tuvalu
03.2021 - 05.2024
MAIN DUTIES AND OUTCOMES
Assist with the conducting regular inspections of businesses who have workers to ensure compliance with the Employment Act including wages, work health and safety, work conditions, contracts and discrimination.
Impose penalties using the power of the Employment Act when there is non-compliance.
Report non-compliance matters to the Commissioner of Labour immediately following the inspection.
Assist with registering interested potential applicants for screening and assessing by the Labour Committee (LC)
Assist in entering applications into the work ready pool database
Contact all selected applicants to start processing visas and travel arrangement.
Assist with pre-departure orientation briefings and de-briefings on return and write up reports for Head of Department.
Assist in providing ongoing assistance to seasonal workers throughout the working contract.
Provide information of the scheme potential applicants and take receipt of registration forms.
Assist in screening of all registration forms to ensure all information is correct prior to sending to immigration of New Zealand (INZ)
Liaise with the INZ in relation to additional requirements and or other registration matters.
ADDITIONAL ROLE
Led outreach efforts to promote government services within the capital and outer islands
Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
Developed and implemented strategic plans to address community concerns, especially scheme workers both
Recruitment of new officer to help man the department.
Board interviewers for new position recruitment.
Facilitated cross-departmental collaborations to align strategic objectives and resources.
Organised official travels requirements to meet with international employers both Palm and RSE WRP (Work Ready Pool).
Seasonal Labour Officer
Department of Labour, Government of Tuvalu
09.2018 - 12.2019
MAIN DUTIES ANS OUTCOMES
Report daily to the Labour Officer.
Keep up with the daily requirements of the Office.
Monitor the daily operation of the RSE ( Recognised Seasonal Employer) Scheme and also the PALM (Pacific Australia Labour Program).
Work and liaise closely with the seasonal employers both in the RSE Scheme and the PALM Program.
Assist in the management of the Seasonal programs for New Zealand and Australia.
Ensure screening, registration and recruitment and aligned with the policy.
Monitor the work ready pool (WRP) for the Labour Department
Ensure all seasonal dates are kept confidential at all times and provide quarterly reports to the Labour Officer on the progress of the programs.
Assist the Labour Officer and Labour Committee with the screening process.
Ensure all workers are screened and the best are taken into the WRP (Work Ready Pool).
Responsible for keeping all documentation of all workers, such as passports, copies of visas, Health insurances etc
Ensure all files are kept in an orderly manner and can be used on later dates if required.
Administrative Officer
Pacific Energy SWP Limited, Tuvalu
01.2016 - 09.2018
MAIN DUTIES AND OUTCOMES
Recording and monitoring of all bulk and pack product receipts and movement.
Investigating all product discrepancies.
Invoicing and receipting.
Preparing payment vouchers for payment.
Input trip sheets for bulk and pack product delivery cartage.
Bank lodgements and petty cash reimbursement.
Reconciliations.
Manage office stationery and office consumables.
General office administrative duties.
Office Assistant
Harland Hostel for Deaf Children
01.2007 - 10.2008
Receipting
Bookkeeping
Shopping and Bill paying
Issue staff wages
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Public Administration And Management
University of The South Pacific
Suva, Fiji
09-2015
Foundation Certificate - Form Seven (Year 13)
University of The South Pacific
Suva, FIJI
11-2010
New Zealand Year 12 Certificate - Year 12 Certificate
Suva Christian Community High School
Suva, FIJI
11-2003
Fiji Junior Certificate (FJC) - Form Four Examination (Year 10)
Dudley High School
Suva, FIJI
11-1997
Skills
Task management
Report writing
Strategic planning
Budgeting and finance
Innovation and creativity
Teamwork and collaboration
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Tuvaluan
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Labor Officer
Department of Labor, Government of Tuvalu
03.2021 - 05.2024
Seasonal Labour Officer
Department of Labour, Government of Tuvalu
09.2018 - 12.2019
Administrative Officer
Pacific Energy SWP Limited, Tuvalu
01.2016 - 09.2018
Office Assistant
Harland Hostel for Deaf Children
01.2007 - 10.2008
Bachelor of Commerce - Public Administration And Management
University of The South Pacific
Foundation Certificate - Form Seven (Year 13)
University of The South Pacific
New Zealand Year 12 Certificate - Year 12 Certificate
Suva Christian Community High School
Fiji Junior Certificate (FJC) - Form Four Examination (Year 10)