Peta Tangiwai

Moumoukai te maunga, tu mai ra te whakaruruhau, te whare kōrero. E kore, kore e riro.
Waitirohia, te awa o Nūhaka, e rere ra Te Mātāpuna o Te ora e kore e maroke 
Rakaipaaka te iwi, e noho ra Nga whare rau o Te Tāhinga o te ra, E kore e ngaro.
Tihei mauriora!

Authenticity is the key to effective leadership. Be true to yourself, lead with integrity, and stay genuine in your interactions. Your authenticity will inspire others and create a culture of trust and transparency. Create an environment of trust and collaboration. 

Im there now, Im sitting in spaces that require integrity, authenticity, collaboration, trust and confidence. Im in my senior leader era, with an expectation to walk the talk.

As a public servant my focus is “people first” i don’t matter, just my ability to challenge systems, create uncomfortable discussions to ensure people aren’t second thought anymore. 

Since i was 19 years of age, starting in admin roles and quite currently an acting Executive Director role, is a representation of the steps i have needed to take to be trusted both internally and externally. 

I will always protect our most vulnerable New Zealanders and ensure outcomes and resources are made available without barriers or restrictions. Growing up in the Public Service has given me the insights of tangible, successful outcomes!! 

Time to implement and deliver, no more wasting time, money and resources. 

That is my professional approach.

Job Experiences:

Survivor Experiences Service, Department of Internal Affairs

2023-Present

Executive Director (acting):

Manager engagement and communications:

Stats NZ

2022-2023 (3 Month Secondment)

Manager Communications and Engagement:

Principal Strategic Communications and Engagement Advisor Māori:

2020-2023

Parliamentary Service

Senior Press Secretary/Director Māori Greens Leaders office:

2019-2020

Parliamentary Services

Senior Communications and Engagement Advisor Māori, Labour Leaders Office:

2018-2019

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment – Provincial Growth Unit

Engagement Lead – Māori:

2017-2018

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

Ministerial advisor:

2015-2017

Job experience during tertiary studies

Ministry for Culture and Heritage

• Team Administrator - Policy
• 2014 (3 month temping contract)

Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu – NZ Correspondence School

• Māori Coordinator/Advisor
• 2014 (6month temping contract)

Housing New Zealand

• Maintenance Coordinator
• 2013 (3 month temping contract)

Parliamentary Services

• Ministerial Advisor (Internship) – Māori Party 
• 2013 (6-month internship)

Education:

Tertiary Education

Victoria University - 2012-2016

• Bachelor of arts and Bachelor of commerce

Secondary school

• Naenae College - 2007 - 2010