Youth Employment Team
Arnold
Kia Ora. My name is Arnold and I work in the youth employment team as a Workplace Opportunities Broker. This means that I engage with businesses to open up pathways to employment for our rangatahi.
I’m originally from South Africa, and moved to Aotearoa in November 2019 with my family.
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Waipai
Youth Worker/Navigator
Ko Ngōngōtaha Te Māunga, Ko Waikuta Te Awa, Ko Ngāti Tunohōpu te hapu
Ko Te Arawa te iwi, Ko Te Arawa te waka, Ko Waipai Knight Ahau
Tēna koutou, I’m Wai, born and raised on the shores of Rotorua-Nui-A-Kahumatamomoe.
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Tash
Youth Worker Navigator
Ko Hikurangi te maunga, Ko Waiapu te awa, Ko Horouta te waka, Ko Ngati 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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Daina
Youth Worker/Navigator
Kia ora! I’m Daina, I’m a member of the Youth Employment Team at Taiohi Tūrama. My role focuses on mentoring and guiding rangatahi towards employment or further training, helping them build the skills and confidence to fill their kēte (basket), and supporting them in overcoming obstacles to find their own paths of greatness.
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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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Sinitia
Youth Worker/Navigator
Kō Te Arawa te waka, Kō Ruawahia te maunga, Kō Tarawera te maunga
Kō Tuhourangi te iwi, Kō Te pakira te marae, Kō Tionga te tipuna whare
Kō Sinitia āhau
Junior
Youth Worker/Navigator
Malo ni!
I’m Ioane but everyone just calls me my middle name (Junior) and I hail from the Pacific Islands of Tokelau.
I was a youth worker at Te Maioha o Parekarangi for 1 year but am now pleased to be part of the Youth Employment team here at Taiohi Turama helping Rangatahi into employment.
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