Terere Aoake
Pukehangi,Rotorua
Summary
I am motivated, dedicated, trustworthy and creative. I have focus, drive, and always complete all tasks I start. I have leadership skills but also know how to take direction. I work well in a team and am never too proud to ask for help when necessary especially if it means getting the best result for the job at hand. I am a hard worker and am willing to do extra work whenever required to ensure the best result. I have time management skills and I know how to prioritize well. I have a number of communication skills, which include verbal, written and online communication skills. I am highly competent in computer skills. I have developed a strong understanding of different statistically data. I am easy to approach and always willing to approach others and engage with others. I have a real passion for Te Reo Maori and working with our people.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Te Waiariki Purea Trust - MSD - Community Connector
Te Waiariki Purea Trust
, Rotorua
01.2022 - Current
- Planning for whanau include but not limited to getting food for the household, supporting whanau with their household needs such as financial support, connecting with schools to ensure rangatahi in the household are able to stay connected with their education provider
- Reporting to MSD for how the community and individuals
- Building plans with other community providers to ensure whanau needs are met
- Building networks and relationships with different community organizations so that they know where to come to for support to those in Rotorua
- Building a reputation in and around Rotorua for reliability and success in completion of requests from clients
- Managing budget so that all spend was justified and well within the limits given
- Maintained regular contact with clients to ensure they are receiving the necessary support services.
- Gave presentations at public gatherings, community events and school meetings.
Te Waiariki Purea Trust - MSD - Rangatahi Community Education Connector
Te Waiariki Purea Trust
, Rotorua
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Building strong working relationships with schools within Rotorua with a particular focus on high schools
- Home visits and cold calls with community providers to whanau to establish working relationships for outcomes for rangatahi
- Family group conference attendance to advocate on behalf of the rangatahi and their whanau
- Mediation between rangatahi, their whanau and the multiple stakeholders involved in the rangatahi plan
- Working with multiple agencies to successfully complete multiple deliverable outcomes
- Database entry and management
- Assisted in the development of plans to increase customer engagement and loyalty.
Te Waiariki Purea Trust - Te Arawa Whanau Ora - Paearahi, Youth Worker
Te Waiariki Purea Trust
, Rotorua
09.2015 - 11.2020
- Marketing career and life options to youth
- Network building with education providers, social service providers, Police network, health providers, drug and alcohol counselors, and other professional networks
- Presentations to multiple audiences including local and national government representatives
- Client representation at different meetings/court proceedings/Iwi presentations
- Working with young parents, this work includes application and using the best services for them and their Whanau, employment needs and opportunities, education requirements, and other personal requirements
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding progress of projects and completed tasks.
- Developed and established professional working relationships with staff from various levels both within and outside the organization.
- Navigated multiple computer systems and applications and utilized search tools to find information.
- Family and group mediation.
Kia Ora Hauora Midland (KOH) Liaison Assistant
Rotorua District Health Board
, Rotorua
08.2013 - 01.2015
- Working and maintaining key relationships with other DHB staff (this includes General Managers, HR Managers, members of the Maori Health team and Community Health Providers) in all regions, iwi and community groups, secondary school, National Ministry group, and tertiary providers
- Managed a team to deliver science road shows throughout Midland region
- Working closely with different community groups to engage them into health-related tertiary studies
- Edited and wrote the regional annual 2013/14 plan for Kia Ora Hauora Midland to be presented and accepted by the Ministry of Health
- FMIS (Financial Management Information Systems) (requisition and budget tracking software for Lakes DHB).
- Organized and facilitated meetings, workshops, conferences and other events to ensure successful outcomes.
- Acted as a point of contact for rangatahi, whanau, partners and other third parties to support the delivery of services.
Marketing Coordinator Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
06.2011 - 05.2013
- Statistical analysis for the company (comparing national and regional data to that of the organizations)
- Created the youth market plan for the organization
- Met with and organized different advertising contracts including all online advertising and youth-oriented marketing
- Created and maintained all of the marketing administration for the organization (stock take of collateral, advertising audit, list of contacts, list of all clients hosted by the team, meeting notes and agendas)
- Often first line of communication between marketing and the other areas of the organization
- Maintain important relationships for the business.
Education
Legal Studies
Institute of Professional Legal Studies
Auckland, NZ03-2024
Bachelor of Laws - Law
University of Waikato
Hamilton, NZ10-2023
Bachelor Commerce - Marketing Management
University of Otago
01.2010
New Zealand Diploma in Whanau Ora (Social work) -
Waitech
Bachelor of Arts in English -
University of Otago
Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Community Engagement
- Cultural Competency
- Marketing Communications
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent Communication
- Relationship Building
- Multitasking
- Time management abilities
References
- Kiti Ransfield-King - Manager Te Waiariki Purea Trust 0210588901
- Vaughner Mason - Colleague Te Waiariki Purea Trust 0278284462, 021244410
- Norm Rahiri - Te Arawa Communications Community reference 0221377670
Extracurricular Activities
Netball- Pikiao Premier JAB - coach and manager Rugby - Rotoiti Women's Premier Manager Power lifting
Affiliations
- Coaching rugby and touch for Rotoiti
- Active member of Whakarewarewa netball
Timeline
Te Waiariki Purea Trust - MSD - Community Connector
Te Waiariki Purea Trust
01.2022 - Current
Te Waiariki Purea Trust - MSD - Rangatahi Community Education Connector
Te Waiariki Purea Trust
12.2020 - 12.2021
Te Waiariki Purea Trust - Te Arawa Whanau Ora - Paearahi, Youth Worker
Te Waiariki Purea Trust
09.2015 - 11.2020
Kia Ora Hauora Midland (KOH) Liaison Assistant
Rotorua District Health Board
08.2013 - 01.2015
Marketing Coordinator Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
06.2011 - 05.2013
Legal Studies
Institute of Professional Legal Studies
Bachelor of Laws - Law
University of Waikato
Bachelor Commerce - Marketing Management
University of Otago
New Zealand Diploma in Whanau Ora (Social work) -
Waitech
Bachelor of Arts in English -
University of Otago
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