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Tupuna Moeroa Tetu Tukinga

Summary

Empathetic Youth Worker passionate about providing meaningful support and services to young people.

Excellent communicator bringing 5 years of comprehensive experience developing and implementing core programs to meet needs for the self-development of our rangatahi.

Creative and understanding professional commended for modelling and teaching life skills and promoting diversity by exposing clients to multicultural experiences.

Organised and dependable individual, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Residential Youth Worker

Tautoko Whanau Ora Ltd
01.2019 - Current
  • Key member of a team who are responsible for the day-to-day care of up to 10 young people in Youth Justice Residential Care facilities, and community-based programmes.
  • Provided guidance and advice to youth, supporting navigation of diverse personal and social issues.
  • Organised and facilitated recreational activities, and work experience to engage youth in positive, team-building experiences.
  • Supported and mentored youth in developing skills to become successful in the community.

Tu Taiohi Mentor

Tautoko Whanau Ora Ltd
01.2019 - Current
  • Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues.
  • Initiated work opportunities for youth to improve communication skills, teamwork and cooperation.
  • Coordinated with different service providers to meet clients' individual needs.
  • Planned and executed productive self-esteem building activities to promote personal growth and daily living skills.
  • Intervened in crisis situations to obtain support for clients and reduce escalation or recurrence risks.

Hammer Hand

ZBI Building And Interiors
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
  • Worked on sites, demolishing and installing interior and exterior components.
  • Set wood and other forming materials for concrete framework

Painter Labourer

Stella Interior
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Completed interior and exterior preparation and painting for variety of residential and commercial clients.
  • Maintained safety protocols and used protective equipment during painting projects to minimize risk.
  • Monitored job progress and performance to complete projects prior to deadlines.

Automotive Refinisher

Hauraki - Panel And Paint
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work.
  • Prepared surfaces for priming, painting and refinishing.
  • Installed and removed components of vehicles to assess areas that needed attention
  • Inspected and assessed finished vehicles for proper functionality, completion and accuracy of work, dimensional correctness and overall appearance of paint job.
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.

Education

Level 4 Cert - Youth Work

Workforce Development Ltd
Manukau, Auckland
01.2020

Skills

  • Forklift Operator - Current License
  • Trained in First Aid - BeSafe Workplace Training

Timeline

Residential Youth Worker

Tautoko Whanau Ora Ltd
01.2019 - Current

Tu Taiohi Mentor

Tautoko Whanau Ora Ltd
01.2019 - Current

Hammer Hand

ZBI Building And Interiors
01.2018 - 01.2019

Painter Labourer

Stella Interior
01.2017 - 01.2018

Automotive Refinisher

Hauraki - Panel And Paint
01.2016 - 01.2017

Level 4 Cert - Youth Work

Workforce Development Ltd

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