Andrew Fa'avale
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Lau Saili
Andrew is one of the next generation of Pacific Island leaders in the "Pasifika" diaspora that extends throughout New Zealand, Australia, the Pacific Islands, the US, UK and Western Europe. Steeped in his own and other Pacific Island cultures, Andrew has a strong standing in professional services consulting in Australia and media services throughout the Pasifika diaspora, both traditional broadcasting and social media. His tireless community work, especially with youth and non-Pacific Islanders in Australia, is highly regarded.
David Hopkins
Andrew is a skilled and effective mediator. Andrew worked in my team of mediators and was well regarded by colleagues and those who met him. Andrew has a natural warmth and intelligence, both intellectual and emotional. Andrew put people at ease readily, even when they were initially in a state of distress. It is a pleasure to be able to highly recommend Andrew!
Lau Saili
Andrew is one of the next generation of Pacific Island leaders in the "Pasifika" diaspora that extends throughout New Zealand, Australia, the Pacific Islands, the US, UK and Western Europe. Steeped in his own and other Pacific Island cultures, Andrew has a strong standing in professional services consulting in Australia and media services throughout the Pasifika diaspora, both traditional broadcasting and social media. His tireless community work, especially with youth and non-Pacific Islanders in Australia, is highly regarded.
David Hopkins
Andrew is a skilled and effective mediator. Andrew worked in my team of mediators and was well regarded by colleagues and those who met him. Andrew has a natural warmth and intelligence, both intellectual and emotional. Andrew put people at ease readily, even when they were initially in a state of distress. It is a pleasure to be able to highly recommend Andrew!
Lau Saili
Andrew is one of the next generation of Pacific Island leaders in the "Pasifika" diaspora that extends throughout New Zealand, Australia, the Pacific Islands, the US, UK and Western Europe. Steeped in his own and other Pacific Island cultures, Andrew has a strong standing in professional services consulting in Australia and media services throughout the Pasifika diaspora, both traditional broadcasting and social media. His tireless community work, especially with youth and non-Pacific Islanders in Australia, is highly regarded.
David Hopkins
Andrew is a skilled and effective mediator. Andrew worked in my team of mediators and was well regarded by colleagues and those who met him. Andrew has a natural warmth and intelligence, both intellectual and emotional. Andrew put people at ease readily, even when they were initially in a state of distress. It is a pleasure to be able to highly recommend Andrew!
Lau Saili
Andrew is one of the next generation of Pacific Island leaders in the "Pasifika" diaspora that extends throughout New Zealand, Australia, the Pacific Islands, the US, UK and Western Europe. Steeped in his own and other Pacific Island cultures, Andrew has a strong standing in professional services consulting in Australia and media services throughout the Pasifika diaspora, both traditional broadcasting and social media. His tireless community work, especially with youth and non-Pacific Islanders in Australia, is highly regarded.
David Hopkins
Andrew is a skilled and effective mediator. Andrew worked in my team of mediators and was well regarded by colleagues and those who met him. Andrew has a natural warmth and intelligence, both intellectual and emotional. Andrew put people at ease readily, even when they were initially in a state of distress. It is a pleasure to be able to highly recommend Andrew!
Credentials
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Cert IV Training and Assessment
TAFE Queensland -
Introduction to Project Management
Australian Institute of Management
Experience
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MANAWISE Group
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Australia
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director
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Jan 2017 - Present
We are an integrated community-advancement firm who believe that complex human and community problems require holistic solutions. Our group of entities include and leverage the following: MANAWISE Consulting MANAWISE Training MANAWISE People | Recruitment MANAWISE Care MANA Pasifika Respect the Past. Conquer the Future. Create History. We are an integrated community-advancement firm who believe that complex human and community problems require holistic solutions. Our group of entities include and leverage the following: MANAWISE Consulting MANAWISE Training MANAWISE People | Recruitment MANAWISE Care MANA Pasifika Respect the Past. Conquer the Future. Create History.
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MANA Pasifika
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Australia
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Civic and Social Organizations
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Director
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Jul 2013 - Present
We are a non-profit organisation focused on supporting Pasifika peoples to thrive. Our solutions and services are built on the following pillars: *Culturally-responsive: culture counts *Collaborative: systems, design-thinking and bringing people and ideas together are critical to sustainable solutions *Evidence-based: Western and Traditional Pacific Knowledges underpin our work *Evaluation: proving and/or disproving impact is critical for continuous improvement. We are a non-profit organisation focused on supporting Pasifika peoples to thrive. Our solutions and services are built on the following pillars: *Culturally-responsive: culture counts *Collaborative: systems, design-thinking and bringing people and ideas together are critical to sustainable solutions *Evidence-based: Western and Traditional Pacific Knowledges underpin our work *Evaluation: proving and/or disproving impact is critical for continuous improvement.
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Pacific Labour Facility
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Australia
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Pacific Cross-Cultural Adviser (Consultant)
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Jun 2021 - Apr 2023
I was contracted to develop the Pacific Labour Facility’s Cross-Cultural Framework for the Pacific Australian Labour Mobility (PALM) schemes. Delivered March 2023 after consulting with over 80 stakeholders. I was contracted to develop the Pacific Labour Facility’s Cross-Cultural Framework for the Pacific Australian Labour Mobility (PALM) schemes. Delivered March 2023 after consulting with over 80 stakeholders.
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Kava Bowl Media
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New Zealand
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder
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Jul 2019 - Jun 2021
Media company built to tell “Pacific Stories for the World”. Shows include "Pacific Brothers and Sisters" and "The Ditch" which are multi-season multi-episode magazine-style shows focusing on Pasifika sporting success shown on Sky TV (NZ) and Fox Sports (Australia). Media company built to tell “Pacific Stories for the World”. Shows include "Pacific Brothers and Sisters" and "The Ditch" which are multi-season multi-episode magazine-style shows focusing on Pasifika sporting success shown on Sky TV (NZ) and Fox Sports (Australia).
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Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria
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Australia
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Youth Justice Program Accreditation & Evaluation Panel
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Aug 2018 - Aug 2019
Youth Justice Accreditation and Evaluation Panel Member - providing the department quality assurance that youth offending programs are appropriate and consistent with best practice standards and the department's policy objectives. Youth Justice Accreditation and Evaluation Panel Member - providing the department quality assurance that youth offending programs are appropriate and consistent with best practice standards and the department's policy objectives.
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QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
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Australia
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Pasifika Project Lead
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Oct 2014 - Feb 2019
Employed to deliver a research report for QUT Equity Services and QUT Learning and Teaching Unit to explore the bridges and barriers for Pasifika student success. Upon deliver, I was employed to lead the QUT Pasifika Engagement Project, working with 6 schools in Moreton Bay around pathways to tertiary education for Pasifika students. Published research and presented at a number of conferences in this role. Employed to deliver a research report for QUT Equity Services and QUT Learning and Teaching Unit to explore the bridges and barriers for Pasifika student success. Upon deliver, I was employed to lead the QUT Pasifika Engagement Project, working with 6 schools in Moreton Bay around pathways to tertiary education for Pasifika students. Published research and presented at a number of conferences in this role.
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IFC - International Finance Corporation
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Mediation Coach & Assessor (Samoa)
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Oct 2012 - Oct 2012
Contracted to the IFC to coach Mediation in Samoa to members of the Judiciary and Chamber of Commerce and undertake assessments for national accreditation. Contracted to the IFC to coach Mediation in Samoa to members of the Judiciary and Chamber of Commerce and undertake assessments for national accreditation.
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Elite Sporting Academy Dubai
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Lawyer/Rugby Coach
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Oct 2008 - Feb 2011
* Professional rugby coach and lawyer for ESA * Professional rugby coach and lawyer for ESA
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Rugby
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Oct 2003 - Feb 2006
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Queensland Government
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Australia
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Conciliator
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Jul 2003 - Oct 2004
Alternative dispute resolution practitioner Alternative dispute resolution practitioner
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Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Mediator
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Jan 2002 - Jul 2003
Alternative dispute resolution practitioner Alternative dispute resolution practitioner
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Education
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2017 - 2020
Griffith University
Masters of Education (Research) -
2012 - 2012
University of Melbourne
Sports Law Paper (Master of Laws course) -
2001 - 2006
Victoria University of Wellington
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) -
2016 - 2016
QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
Family Dispute Resolution, Mediation -
2008 - 2008
College of Law (New Zealand)
Professional Legal Studies Course -
1992 - 1996
Auckland Grammar School
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