Tracey-Lee Walker
Summary
I possess a diligent work ethic, dependability, and a strong drive to succeed. Interacting with people brings me joy, and I thrive in social settings. My demeanour is one of confidence, maturity, and compassion, enabling me to establish positive connections with individuals from all walks of life. With an open and outgoing personality, I readily embrace change and eagerly grasp new concepts. I am always eager to learn and make meaningful contributions to any environment I find myself in. Through my encounters with diverse cultures and languages, I have acquired invaluable insights, patience, and effective communication skills, which have empowered me to achieve remarkable outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Māori Systems Lead Innovator
The Cause Collective
08.2022 - Current
- Identify and act on system levers and opportunities to influence and create sustainable systems change in the South Auckland area with Mana Whenua, Iwi, Hapu and Māori stakeholders
- Draw on community connections, and establish new connections to advance the Cause Collective kaupapa
- Ensure indigenous Māori knowledge and frameworks are embedded within key settings where Māori live, learn, work and play
- Lead two key initiatives within the Cause Collective (Oranga Whakapapa & Early Years)
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Specialist Advisor
The Southern Initiative (Auckland Council)
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Supporting better outcomes in the first 1,000 days of a child's life
- Supporting whānau, community groups, NGO's and public sector partners to understand what it takes to enable change in the early years system
- Understanding the lived realities of Whānau in South Auckland
Support System Manager
Te Kura Māori O Ngā Tapuwae
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Overseeing day to day operations to support school service departments
- Manage a team of support service professionals and work to ensure teachers are well supported
- Updating new school procedures
- Maintaining close relationship with school principal to ensure good day to day school operations
- Supporting all support staff rosters, roles and responsibilities
Community Health Navigator
Healthy Families South Auckland
01.2016 - 03.2021
- Project Management
- Co-designing with system stakeholders and Whānau
- Assisting community to achieve health promoting environments
- Accelerating innovation and collaboration within the Manurewa, Manukau and Papakura area
- Understanding the health inequities within the South Auckland context, with a focus on Māori and Pacific populations.
- Identifying opportunities for long term sustainability
Employment Coordinator
Oranga Tamariki, Korowai Manaaki Youth Justice
08.2014 - 01.2016
- Working with Youth to source employment opportunities
- Facilitating employment workshops
- Facilitating career pathway workshops
- Pathway and transition opportunities for youth from Justice facility back into society
- Kapa Haka tutor
- Te Reo Māori tutor
Education
Under Graduate - Te Pīnakitanga Ki Te Reo Kairangi
Te Wānanga O Aotearoa
Mangere, NZ06.2023
Level 5 - Te Aupikitanga Te Reo Maori
Te Wānanga O Aotearoa
Mangere, NZ03.2022
Skills
- Facilitator
- Project Management
- Partnerships & Engagement
- Steering Systems
- Lead Activities
- Systems thinking
- Health Systems
- Indigenous Systems
- Community mentor & advisor
Languages
Maori
Native or Bilingual
Additional Information
Full New Zealand Drivers Licence
Timeline
Māori Systems Lead Innovator
The Cause Collective
08.2022 - Current
Specialist Advisor
The Southern Initiative (Auckland Council)
03.2021 - 08.2022
Support System Manager
Te Kura Māori O Ngā Tapuwae
01.2019 - 03.2021
Community Health Navigator
Healthy Families South Auckland
01.2016 - 03.2021
Employment Coordinator
Oranga Tamariki, Korowai Manaaki Youth Justice
08.2014 - 01.2016
Under Graduate - Te Pīnakitanga Ki Te Reo Kairangi
Te Wānanga O Aotearoa
Level 5 - Te Aupikitanga Te Reo Maori
Te Wānanga O Aotearoa
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