Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Languages
Training and Qualifications
Interests
Referees
Timeline
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Waimirirangi Tauariki

Wiri,AUK

Summary

I approach life with enthusiasm and have a willingness to go the extra mile to achieve outstanding results. I have a very strong work ethic and believe in working hard and doing all i can to achieve these goals. I have high expectations on myself and give 100% in everything I put my mind to.

I have a solid foundation in Te Ao Maori, the Ratana faith and my Whanau, hapu and iwi which allows me to stand strong and do all i can for the betterment of not only myself and my family but for my hapu, iwi and Maori as a whole.

I am determined to achieve success in life and one of my goals is to further my skill set to provide a secure financial future for myself and my family.

I welcome the chance to prove my worth to an employer and im confident I would be a valuable addition to your current team.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

General Warehouse Worker

Cover Staff
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Maintained safe and clean work environment by keeping warehouse work areas neat, floors clean and goods safely stacked.
  • Loaded and unloaded cargo for receiving, dispatching and staging of freight.
  • Trained and supervised new employees to apply best practices and comply with health and safety procedures and regulations.

Maori Focus Unit Kaiako

Auckland
01.2019 - 03.2023
  • Worked cooperatively with other kaiako, staff, and management to help wahine reach learning objectives.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into the Maori focus unit.
  • Advised and counselled wahine to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons.
  • Modified lessons and kaupapa to accommodate diverse learners by identifying the learning types of each wahine and catering to those learning type.

Librarian

Auckland
09.2021 - 12.2022
  • Assisted wahine in locating and using library resources.
  • Located requested books on shelves and in library database and fetched items for patrons.
  • Created programs and activities to promote library usage, Te Reo Maori and kaupapa Maori with in the library.
  • Organized library books and supplies, equipment and records.
  • Maintained equipment in good working order for wahine.

Maori Peer Support Tutor

Auckland
01.2020 - 12.2022
  • Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
  • Demonstrated extensive knowledge of kaupapa Maori and Te Ao Maori principles and shared this information with others.
  • Listened to wahine concerns and provided encouragement and support.
  • Provided education on kaupapa Maori, Te Reo me ona Tikanga and resources to wahine.
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of wahine.
  • Assisted wahine with any education needs they may have had to allow them to progress in their personal learning journey.

Skills

  • Communication in both Te Reo Maori and English verbal and written
  • Confident public speaking
  • Clear Communication
  • Able to interpret other peoples communication styles
  • Problem solving and rational decision making
  • Self-Motivated and Disciplined
  • Performance Goals
  • Hardworking
  • Goals and Performance
  • Creative
  • Operations Support
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Organization
  • Creative Solutions
  • Safety Protocols

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Maori
Native or Bilingual

Training and Qualifications

  • Forklift Licence (2022) current
  • Massey University extra mural studies:

# Critical Thinking (2020)

# Environmental Studies (2020)

# Te Reo Whakanakonako (2020)

# Bicultural Perspectives in Psychology (2021)

  • Certificate in "The Entrepreneur STMGT11-19, Waikato University (2019)
  • National Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (Workplace Safety) (Level3)
  • Certificate in Barista Skills (2019)
  • Hospitality (2019)


Interests

  • Te Ao Maori
  • Kaupapa Maori
  • Kingitanga Movement and Kaupapa
  • Whanau, Hapu, Iwi kaupapa
  • Maori Performing Arts
  • Mahi Toi
  • Environmental Management
  • Horticulture
  • Cooking
  • Music
  • Sewing
  • Teaching
  • Reading
  • Arts n Crafts
  • Education

Referees

Honor Nathan

Korowai Manaaki

honornathan@gmail.com

0276644165


Jenny Manuera

ACC Counselor

jenny@manueralife.co.nz

021 657 561

Timeline

General Warehouse Worker

Cover Staff
01.2023 - 06.2023

Librarian

Auckland
09.2021 - 12.2022

Maori Peer Support Tutor

Auckland
01.2020 - 12.2022

Maori Focus Unit Kaiako

Auckland
01.2019 - 03.2023
Waimirirangi Tauariki