Vida Tangihaere
Taumarunui,MWT
Summary
Community health and rangatahi wellbeing professional with a background in Whānau Ora, advocacy, and culturally responsive support. Brings experience coordinating services, facilitating youth programmes, and building trusted relationships that strengthen whānau engagement, learning, and safe participation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
He Ara Whakamua Facilitator
He Ara Whakamua
Taumarunui
01.2026 - Current
- He Ara Whakamua – Rise Up | Rangatahi Wellbeing Facilitator
- Facilitated wellbeing sessions for rangatahi in school settings, enhancing emotional awareness, resilience, self-confidence, identity, and personal growth.
- Incorporated Māori values, tikanga-informed approaches, and Atua-based learning to enhance cultural identity, belonging, and holistic well-being.
- Led guided kōrero and journal-based activities, encouraging self-reflection, positive decision-making, and healthy emotional expression.
- Established positive, trusting relationships with young people, creating a supportive environment for safe participation, sharing, and learning.
- Supported development of teamwork, respect, leadership, manaakitanga, and healthy relationships among rangatahi.
- Work alongside coaches and school communities to support the physical, mental, emotional, and social wellbeing of rangatahi.
Whakatutuki Coordinator
Taumarunui Community Kokiri Trust
Taumarunui
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Coordinated support services for whānau, increasing access to Taumarunui Community Kokiri Trust programs
- Managed rangatahi events by planning logistics and ensuring successful execution
- Managed rangatahi events by planning logistics and overseeing execution
- Scheduled and organized meetings with clients, staff, and community partners to strengthen collaboration
- Maintained accurate client records and confidential case notes
Rangatahi Whanau Care & Support Coordinator
Te Wakahuia o Manawatu
Highbiry, Palmerston North
07.2020 - 01.2023
- Supported participants through guided conversations and group activities.
- Facilitated group discussions and activities to ensure successful outcomes.
- Encouraged safe discussion using clear, respectful communication.
- Created a safe environment for participants to express their opinions without fear of judgment or criticism.
- Adapted facilitation style to suit diverse needs and group dynamics.
- Maintained records of attendance, participation, and other relevant information.
- Eliminated learning gaps and effectively instructed students utilizing a wide variety of innovative teaching aids and motivational and implementation strategies.
Skills
- Youth Program Development
- Hauora clinic development
- Whānau Ora
- Māori practices
- Advocacy
- Community outreach
- Culturally Responsive Practices
- Community Integration
- Community Collaboration
- Mental health programs
- Wellness Education
- Wellness Strategies
- Adolescent Development
- Suicide Intervention
- Whānau Facilitation
- Program coordinator
- Project manager
- Reflective Practices
- Problem-solving
- Health and Wellbeing
Timeline
He Ara Whakamua Facilitator
He Ara Whakamua
01.2026 - Current
Whakatutuki Coordinator
Taumarunui Community Kokiri Trust
05.2024 - 11.2024
Rangatahi Whanau Care & Support Coordinator
Te Wakahuia o Manawatu
07.2020 - 01.2023