Youth Employment Team

Jessie

Business Broker

Kia ora and ni hao, my name is Jessie.  I’m a proud TweeWi (Taiwaness-Kiwi)! Originally from Taiwan, I’ve called Aotearoa home since 2002. With an MBA and a background in public and private sectors, I’m passionate about making systems work better for people and our community.

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Tash

Youth Worker Navigator

Ko Hikurangi te maunga, Ko Waiapu te awa, Ko Horouta te waka, Ko Ngāti Porou te iwi.

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Sfax

Youth Worker/Navigator

Kia ora! My name is Sfax, but I’m also known as Hani!

A bit about me, I was born and raised in Rotorua, moved to wellington where I studied Psychology, and ultimately found my passion for helping people!

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Claudia

Youth Worker/Navigator

Kia Orana I’m Claudia but you can call me Clauds!

I’m half New Zealand and half Cook Island!

I’m a Mum and a Wife and love spending my spare time hanging out with my little family, listening to music and doing art – drawing, painting and photography are my passion!

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Laura

Youth Worker/Navigator

Kia Ora!

My name is Laura.

I was born in Spain but moved to Aotearoa when I was 2 years old.

I studied Psychology in Wellington and graduated at the beginning of 2024.

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Molly

Youth Worker/Navigator

Kia Ora, I was born and raised over in the Bay of Plenty. I completed my Bachelor of Science double majoring in Psychology and Criminology with Victoria University in Wellington. I have since enjoyed living in Rotorua, taking my dog for walks in the forests and to the lakes.

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Toni

Youth Worker Navigator

Kia Ora,

I am Toni,

My role at Taiohi Turama is Youth Worker Navigator in our Employment Team.

I was born in the Waikato and have been supporting young people into work across the Bay of Plenty for the past 4 years.

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