Experience

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Whai Rawa

• New Zealand
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing and Communications Executive

  • May 2019 - Present

  Whai Rawa is a property development and investment company responsible for protecting and growing Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei’s commercial assets to support the iwi and its tribal development goals. Our mahi is underpinned by our mātāpono (founding values) and with the best interests of our Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei whānau in mind. Whai Rawa is a property development and investment company responsible for protecting and growing Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei’s commercial assets to support the iwi and its tribal development goals. Our mahi is underpinned by our mātāpono (founding values) and with the best interests of our Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei whānau in mind.



Ngāti Whakaue Lands Trust

• Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

• Committee of Management Member

  • Nov 2022 - Present



Rotorua Airport

• New Zealand
• Airlines and Aviation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Observer

  • Nov 2022 - Present



Whakapoungakau Aggregated Lands Trust

• Rotorua

• Chair

  • Apr 2016 - Present

  The Trust is responsible for overseeing the 840ha property on the eastern side of Lake Rotorua. Whakapoungakau Aggregated Lands is primarily used for dairy support but more recently have planted over 200 ha in pine and manuka. Took up the Chair role June 2021, still learning. The Trust is responsible for overseeing the 840ha property on the eastern side of Lake Rotorua. Whakapoungakau Aggregated Lands is primarily used for dairy support but more recently have planted over 200 ha in pine and manuka. Took up the Chair role June 2021, still learning.



HEB Construction

• New Zealand
• Construction
• 700 & Above Employee

• Communication Specialist

  • Feb 2018 - May 2019

  Sharing the Northern Corridor Improvements (NCI) project story with the Albany and Rosedale community. HEB have teamed up with Fulton Hogan, Jacobs, Opus and NZTA to complete the Western Ring Route, an alternative to traveling through Auckland city and improve the range of transport choices in the North Harbour and Albany area. Sharing the Northern Corridor Improvements (NCI) project story with the Albany and Rosedale community. HEB have teamed up with Fulton Hogan, Jacobs, Opus and NZTA to complete the Western Ring Route, an alternative to traveling through Auckland city and improve the range of transport choices in the North Harbour and Albany area.



Bay of Plenty Regional Council

• New Zealand
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Marketing & Communications Advisor

  • Oct 2014 - Jan 2018

  Managed the Marketing & Communications for the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Programme, a $120 million partnership charged with restoring and protecting the Rotorua Te Arawa lakes. One of the key projects that falls under the Programme is Plan Change 10, which regulates activities on rural land to reduce nitrogen from entering lake Rotorua. Other responsibilities included supporting Komiti Maori by preparing an e-newsletter specifically for iwi across the Waiariki rohe, assisting Te Maru o Kaituna with engaging the community to develop the Kaituna River Document and work alongside colleagues to show what the Bay of Plenty Regional Council delivers for the region. Show less



Polynesian Spa

• New Zealand
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Assistant

  • Jul 2012 - Oct 2014

  Showcasing Aotearoa’s very own World Top 10 Spa locally, domestically and internationally. Showcasing Aotearoa’s very own World Top 10 Spa locally, domestically and internationally.



Glenn Hawkins & Associates

• Rotorua

• Administration/Receptionist

  • Jan 2012 - Jul 2012

  My first taste of the real world and 8-5 life. I was the administrator/reception for what was then a relatively small practice. It cemented my passion in seeing Māori businesses and organizations thrive. My first taste of the real world and 8-5 life. I was the administrator/reception for what was then a relatively small practice. It cemented my passion in seeing Māori businesses and organizations thrive.