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Ahorangi Chambers

Ipswich,QLD

Summary

Compassionate and culturally responsive professional with extensive experience in social services, court support, and community engagement across Aotearoa and Australia. Skilled in working with whānau, tamariki, and vulnerable individuals to navigate complex family and legal systems. Proven ability to assess risk, coordinate wraparound services, and build trusted relationships with community providers, iwi, and government agencies. Deeply grounded in Te Ao Māori values and committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi in everyday practice. Adept at providing guidance, education, and support to empower whānau to make informed decisions and achieve better family justice outcomes.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Campus Facilities and Property Maintenance Administration

Forensic Scientific services
10.2023 - Current
  • Highly skilled in organizing and prioritizing tasks, consistently meeting deadlines, and effectively managing multiple projects
  • Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers.
  • Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Exceptional customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal, ensuring successful interactions with individuals at all levels.
  • Proactively resolves problems, exhibiting critical thinking and an independent mindset.
  • Knowledgeable in office administration processes and procedures, resulting in streamlined operations.
  • Extensive experience in event coordination, travel management, and meeting coordination.
  • Demonstrates the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
  • Thrives in a fast-paced environment, expertly adapting to rapidly changing priorities.
  • Proficient in SAP S4HANA, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in daily operations.
  • Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative.
  • Consulted with company management to assess requirements and develop operational enhancements to streamline processes and increase team performance.

Supply Officer / Inbound-outbound receiving Officer

Qld Health
01.2023 - Current
  • Daily use of computer systems including S4HANA (SAP) & MYHR.
  • Integrated warehouse operations with existing and new business processes.
  • Reviewed and negotiated contracts with carriers to optimize shipping costs.
  • Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
  • Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
  • Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain management.
  • Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
  • Negotiated contracts with outside providers and rates for facility leases to minimize costs to company.

MT Navigator/Housing Officer/Kaiarahi/Social Worker

TROTAK
08.2020 - 10.2022
  • Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
  • Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
  • Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
  • Coordinated external healthcare professionals to uphold high-quality, person-centered care.
  • Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
  • Implemented community outreach programs to promote mental health awareness.
  • Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
  • Educated clients and families on mental health, wellness, and recovery topics.

Clinical Records Clerk

Tairawhiti District Health Board
  • Identifying and rectifying internal issues within our management software (IPM).
  • Immediate responses to patient/s medical request via email, phone, and fax.
  • Dispatching medical records to other medical professionals and stakeholders such as Government agencies, Police, Fire Services, Ambulance, Lawyers, and social workers.
  • Followed confidentially regulations to maintain privacy.
  • Updated records with new information.
  • Coordinated with various departments to support cross-functional needs.
  • Provided training to new records clerks to improve knowledge and skills.
  • Created and maintained electronic filing system for quick and easy retrieval of records.
  • Processed payments, issued receipts and updates invoices to assist with financial recordkeeping.
  • Archived and disposed of documents according to established policies.

Administration Officer

Gideon Bookkeeping
09.2008 - 01.2016
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
  • Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
  • Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up to date.
  • Processed credit card payments and reconciled credit card statements for accuracy in accounting process.
  • Coordinated with external auditors to resolve discrepancies.
  • Completed financial reports, providing insight into performance, operations, and cash flow.
  • Assisted in budget preparation and forecasting to control expenditure and maximize profitability.
  • Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.
  • Completed payroll functions to facilitate accurate and prompt staff payments.
  • Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit ready.

Process Worker

JBS Australia
10.2007 - 01.2016
  • Seek clarification of directives when required, to ensure accurate understanding and implementation.
  • Provide feedback to supervisor on issues impacting work tasks.
  • Access standard operational procedure and safety manuals to complete work tasks.
  • Regularly provide line supervisor with work progress reports.
  • Refer complex or difficult tasks to the appropriate senior staff members when required.
  • Maintain flexibility to engage in multiple or additional work roles to meet changes in work requirements.
  • Engage in training opportunities aimed at further developing skills to maintain performance expectations.
  • Effectively operate as a member of a team to ensure outcomes are effectively reached.

Supervisor (Team leader) Client Services Administration

Rosanne's Place
09.2006 - 08.2007
  • Successfully developed and implemented a plan that increased client's participation in the local community.
  • Developed work plans and team goals to support the organization’s strategic plan.
  • Sought clarification of directives to ensure accurate understanding and implementation.
  • Engaged in research and analysis to provide enhanced service delivery.
  • Established guidelines such as privacy to ensure only appropriate or relevant information were shared with outside organizations.
  • Adhered to organizational policies, legislative and regulatory frameworks such as Disabilities Act (2006) and Privacy Act (1988) in the provision of services to clients.
  • Ensured all written and electronic files were updated and accurately maintained.
  • Maintained focus and attention to clients, work colleagues and health professionals in all verbal communication.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.

Education

Diploma - Whanau Ora

Waitech
Waikato
10.2022

High School Diploma - undefined

Ngata Memorial College
12.2004

Skills

  • Documentation and Control
  • Procedure Development
  • Policy and Procedure Modification
  • Workforce coordination
  • Scheduling and Calendar Management
  • Payroll and Budgeting
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Workflow Planning
  • Diligent and trustworthy
  • Conflict resolution
  • Cultural awareness
  • Relationship building

Skills Technical

  • Windows XP (including, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
  • MOYB Accounting package
  • SAP S4HANA
  • IPM (In patient management)
  • Integrated Client Management System (Hauora Tairawhiti Hospital)
  • Xero
  • MYOB

Timeline

Campus Facilities and Property Maintenance Administration

Forensic Scientific services
10.2023 - Current

Supply Officer / Inbound-outbound receiving Officer

Qld Health
01.2023 - Current

MT Navigator/Housing Officer/Kaiarahi/Social Worker

TROTAK
08.2020 - 10.2022

Administration Officer

Gideon Bookkeeping
09.2008 - 01.2016

Process Worker

JBS Australia
10.2007 - 01.2016

Supervisor (Team leader) Client Services Administration

Rosanne's Place
09.2006 - 08.2007

Clinical Records Clerk

Tairawhiti District Health Board

High School Diploma - undefined

Ngata Memorial College

Diploma - Whanau Ora

Waitech

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