EPIC Empower NZ

The EPIC programme empowers solo parents through a blend of career development, personal growth, and a strong emphasis on holistic well-being and inclusion. EPIC empowers Solo parents with the skills, knowledge, and connections to secure meaningful employment and explore sustainable opportunities in high-paid and evolving industries.

Founder 

Eduventurenz

Helping you navigate your study and career in New Zealand
As a coach, I help international students, skilled migrants and immigrants identify the right career pathway in New Zealand and prepare them to be New Zealand work-ready. 
Get real insights into living, studying, and working in New Zealand
Get objective assessments, advice on course selection and realistic outcomes.
Get support and guidance along every step of your journey.
Build a network in New Zealand and gain knowledge of connecting with employers

CDANZ - Career Development Association of New Zealand

As the Professional Development Co-Lead for CDANZ, my focus is identifying and supporting Professional development activities for our members and establishing robust connections with professional bodies and leaders nationally and internationally. 
This role goes beyond mere networking; it's about actively seeking and exploring opportunities for collaborative Professional Development initiatives. By fostering these partnerships, I aim to enrich the learning experiences available to our members, providing them with a more diverse and comprehensive range of growth opportunities.

National Executive Committee Member and Professional Development Lead 

Asia Pacific Career Development Association

Further amplifying my commitment to career development, I'm honoured to represent New Zealand at the Asia Pacific Career Development Association (APCDA). I take pride in the opportunity to showcase our nation's contributions to the world of career development. 
The APCDA stands as a beacon for sharing pioneering career development practices across the Asia Pacific, providing a space to engage the world with transformative insights.
As a professional development co-lead for CDANZ, one of my pivotal roles involves forging strong relationships with other professional bodies globally.  It is not just about networking but about exploring viable avenues for joint Professional Development opportunities, creating a richer, more diversified learning environment for all involved. I look forward to learning, collaborating and sharing pioneering career development practices across the Asia Pacific region.

New Zealand Country Director and Representative 

Te Waka: Waikato's Regional Economic Development Agency

Te Waka is a business-led and governed organisation established to facilitate and drive economic growth across the Waikato region. Te Waka works in partnership with existing economic development, iwi, business, government and community organisations to get things done and to unearth opportunities that will lead to jobs, prosperity and sustainable economic growth for everybody. 

As a Kaihautū Whaneketanga Mahi | Workforce Development Lead, I am responsible for enabling the development of a diverse, thriving, and adaptable Waikato workforce

Kaihautū Whaneketanga Mahi | Workforce Development Lead 

Te Waka is actively involved in supporting the International Education sector. I am responsible for leading Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao's funded project to attract international students to the Mighty Waikato, with a focus on Thailand 
My responsibilities include 
- implementing the project plan
- partnering with education providers
- establishing and managing partnerships/contracts with delivery partners
- facilitation of digital marketing content in partnership with Thailand agents 
- Engaging with the Local Thai community in the Waikato 
- Representing Waikato as an ideal study destination in Thailand education fairs

Project Manager - Learn Waikato

Tertiary Education Commission

Work Connect is an initiative run by the Tertiary Education Commission and funded by the Ministry of Business to support skilled migrants, their partners and graduating international students to find employment and get New Zealand Work ready. 
As a career development consultant, I facilitate workshops and offer personalised 1:1 coaching to supports clients. I help them identify effective strategies to network and find jobs that match their skills and experiences they have bought and gained in New Zealand, shaping a resilient and culturally diverse generation.

Career Development Consultant - Work Connect/ Migrant Futures

Aspire2 Group Limited

Independent Contract Tutor, working directly with corporate clients and aligning stakeholder needs to facilitate and deliver workplace communication sessions. Meeting Tertiary Commision guidelines by identifying gaps in Adult Literacy and Numeracy, using assessment tools and documenting progress

Workplace Communication Facilitator 

NZMA

•	Developing student’s supervisory and leadership skills. 
•	Providing career advice and preparing them for employment.
•	Providing effective student-centered tuition in Business and Computing, creating an environment that promotes learning and up-skilling.
•	Marking formative and summative assessments, a reflection of quality management and maintaining updated records of student progress.
•	Providing feedback, guidance and support to students and working towards the achieving learning outcomes.
•	Learning and maintaining a breadth of knowledge on the NCEA system and goals, in alignment with NZQA processes and systems in play for the organisation.
•	Working with the Literacy Numeracy Coordinator to ensure that LN development has a strong presence in the classrooms.
•	Liaising with Quality team in moderating, evaluating and designing assessments on review dates of unit standards and assessment materials in accordance to meet with prescription requirements.
•	Mentoring and buddying up with new tutors to help achieve 4098, 11551 and 11552. Resources developed are still used by existing Tutors.
•	Conducting meetings with industry professionals, implementing valued suggestions to fulfil real-life work requirements, equipping students to be job ready.

Supervision - Business Tutor 

UUNZ Institute of Business

•	Liaising with various stakeholders to create work opportunities for students.
•	Building confidence to enter the workforce.
•	Peer tutor for level 6 to 9, supporting in academic writing, referencing and bridging communication between students and teachers.

Peer Tutor

Hidesign

Regional Director- West India

My passion for education combined with my love for adventure has taken me on an incredible journey – across countries and disciplines. With 20+ years of combined experience in business, academia and adult education and I expertly weave these experiences into my coaching practice. 

As a Coach, I love to help my clients explore the limitless possibilities within themselves and motivate them to unleash their real potential through partnership and collaboration. I am an ardent believer of appreciative inquiry and transformative coaching; envisioning success by focusing on strengths rather than weakness and accordingly develop interventions to change, accelerate, construct and nurture people’s way of thinking and help translate their understanding into an action plan. 

My strengths 
Career Coaching  | Success Coaching | Coaching and Facilitation | Strength Identification and Motivation |  Innovative Student-Centred Learning | Learner Engagement | Resource Development | Team Building | Workplace Communication

"Should I just laugh at the jokes even if I don't understand?" 🤔 

Imagine yourself at a networking event or settling into a new job in New Zealand, surrounded by people who are quick to share a laugh or a quirky joke during a coffee break or a meet-and-greet session. Back home, such frequent casual chats might be viewed as not working, but here, it's an integral part of building relationships and creating a pleasant atmosphere, whether in the office or at the University.

You want to join in and have fun too, but sometimes, the jokes go bouncers because you're not quite in tune with the local humour.

You're not alone in feeling this way. Adjusting to a new culture's humour and social norms can be a challenging phase of the settlement curve, often mingling the initial excitement with feelings of being out of place. 
This is a typical part of experiencing 'culture shock' where the novelty starts to wear off, and the reality of cultural differences sets in.

But don't worry, we've got just the thing to help you fit right in: our workshop,𝘾𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩 – 𝙉𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘽𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝘼𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙤𝙖, 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙕𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙.

This free workshop is designed to help you understand and appreciate Kiwi humour and workplace social norms so you, too, can share in the fun and not just be a spectator!

Here's what we'll cover:

📍𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗶𝘄𝗶 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗼𝗿: Learn the nuances behind the local jokes, what makes them tick, and why they're key to relationship building here.

📍𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴: Discover how informal interactions like coffee breaks actually play a crucial role in New Zealand's work culture, promoting a collaborative and friendly environment.

📍𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆: Gain tips on engaging in light-hearted banter and confidently contribute your sense of humour without feeling out of place.

📅 Join us on the 16th of May at 11am 
📍 Secure your free spot here: https://lnkd.in/gspCtrT9

Whether you're struggling with the cultural shift in humour or adjusting to a more informal workplace environment, this workshop will provide the tools to navigate these challenges.

By understanding more about what your colleagues find funny and why they value frequent coffee breaks, you'll start to feel more at home, both personally and professionally.

Let's transform those awkward laughs into genuine shared moments of joy and become a part of the vibrant community at your workplace!

🌟 Feel free to share this with friends or colleagues who might also be navigating these cultural nuances!

#NewZealandCulture #WorkplaceWellness #Migrants #SocialisingAtWork #KiwiCulture #InternationalStudents #Networking 

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