Kia Ora, I’m Theresa. I’m part of the team at Taiohi Tūrama, where I support rangatahi on their employment journey and help them work towards their goals and what they want for their future. I’m Ngāi Tūhoe and Ngāti Raukawa. I was born in Wellington, raised in Ruatōki, and have called Rotorua home for the past 20 years.
I’ve always enjoyed working with people and building genuine connections. Before joining the team, I worked in community housing, supporting people to sustain their tenancies, as well as in insurance and customer service. These experiences have taught me the importance of listening, understanding where people are at, and supporting them in a way that works for them.
