Malakai Tohi
Australind,Australia
Summary
High-performing professional with integrity and leadership skills. Applies knowledge and abilities to positively impact organization. Flexible in different situations and dynamic conditions. Works great under extreme stress and deadlines. Resourceful Officer with a knack for completing tasks efficiently and productively. Specialize in strategic planning, conflict resolution, and risk management, ensuring smooth operations and safety protocols are always followed. Excel in leadership, communication, and problem-solving, bringing value to teams by fostering collaboration and driving positive outcomes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Patrol Inquiry Officer
Western Australia Police
10.2023 - Current
- Emergency response to critical incidents
- Investigation of criminal offences
- Relationship management
- Prosecution file preparation
- Reporting and data analysis
Operations Manager
SS Civil and Drainage Limited
11.2021 - 10.2023
- Account Manager
- Incident Investigation and Reporting
- Disciplinary Investigation
- Strategic Planning and Management
- Health and Safety Statutory Compliance
- Staff Training and Certification
Court Victim Adviser Manukau and Pukekohe District Court
Ministry of Justice
07.2019 - 11.2021
- Court Services for Victims providing information and advice for victims of crime.
- Liaising between police and victims of crime
- Interagency collaboration to support victims of crime through the Court proceedings
- Recording and escalating critically urgent cases to agencies for interventions
International Flight Attendant
Air New Zealand, Auckland International Airport
08.2017 - 07.2021
- Airplane cabin safety ensuring compliance with Civil Aviation Authority regulations, administration of first aid for onboard medical emergencies, maintaining order and discipline delegated by the authority of the Captain, documentation and reporting, customer service
- On board support and training of new staff, team leadership, hazard and near miss reporting, increased profitability initiatives and training
- Annual recertification type training for Airbus A320D, A320R, Boeing 767, 787
Melter Tapper
New Zealand Steel, Glenbrook
11.2014 - 11.2015
- Molten metal extraction, warehousing and stock control, remote machine operation, safety audits and reporting, teamwork and individual tasks
- Completed mandated training: Iron and Iron Slag Tapping Training, Heat Stress Training, Hazardous Gases Training, Confined Spaces Training
- Safety checking equipment, hazard identification and reporting, estimation and stock control
Neighbourhood Policing Constable
NZ Police, Counties Manukau
05.2014 - 11.2014
- Crime and crash prevention initiatives
- Relationship management – Pukekohe neighbourhood and support agencies.
- Training of Constables in serious crime investigation
Investigator
NZ Police, Manurewa Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB)
12.2012 - 05.2014
- Serious crime investigation
- Case management
- Relationship management with stakeholders such as CYPFS (Oranga Tamariki), Rape Crisis Counsellors, Crown Prosecutions, Defence Lawyers, Environmental Scientific Research (ESR) scientists, police forensic services
Investigator
NZ Police, Counties Manukau Crime Squad
05.2011 - 12.2012
- Serious crime investigation
- Critical incident scene management
- Field training of trainee Detectives in the investigation of serious crime
Investigator/Acting Detective Sergeant
NZ Police, Counties Manukau Adult Sexual Assault Team (ASAT)
12.2009 - 05.2011
- Sexual assault investigations
- Case management
- Relationship management - Crown Prosecutors, Rape Crisis Counsellors and specialist sexual assault GP’s
- Management of high-risk sex offenders – return to community
Investigator
NZ Police, Mangere CIB
12.2008 - 12.2009
- Homicide investigator
- Serious crime investigation
Investigator
NZ Police, Counties Manukau Crime Squad
07.2007 - 12.2008
- Serious crime investigation
- Critical incident scene management
- In-service training in the investigation of serious crime – trainee detective
Investigator
NZ Police, Counties Manukau Eastern Tactical Crime Reduction Unit
11.2005 - 07.2007
- Crime trend analysis
- Crime disruption and rapid apprehension of high harm targets
- Information and intelligence gathering
- Cultivation of confidential police informants
Investigator
NZ Police, Auckland Metropolitan Crime Operational Services DNA Squad
04.2005 - 11.2005
- Rapid apprehension of persons convicted of relevant criminal offences
- Collection of voluntary DNA samples by informed consent
- Obtained 200 quality DNA samples in a seven-month period, surpassing operational standards and setting a new squad record
- Train and upskill uniform branch in the collection of voluntary DNA samples
General Duties Constable
NZ Police, Howick Police, Counties Manukau Police District
07.2004 - 04.2005
- Emergency response to calls for police service
- Road policing – detection and apprehension
- Field Training Officer – Trainer of Probationary Constables
Fencer
Leave of Absence - SCION
, United Kingdom
01.2004 - 06.2004
- Company Overview: Heathrow Airport, London
- Building perimeter fences and high security fences during the extension of the Heathrow Airport runways, London.
- Heathrow Airport, London
Airport Constable
NZ Police, Auckland Airport, Counties Manukau Police District
07.2003 - 12.2003
- Armed police presence at Auckland International Airport
- Emergency and mass evacuation training drills
- General Duties Policing
- Relationship management - Ministry of Primary Industries, Aviation Security and New Zealand Immigration
- Information and intelligence collection
Admin Assistant
Leave of Absence - Metropolitan Police Training School
, United Kingdom
06.2002 - 04.2003
- Company Overview: Hendon, London
- Collation of information and data analysis
- General administrative duties
- Manual fingerprinting of Metropolitan Police recruit applicants
- Hendon, London
Loss Prevention Associate
Leave of Absence - Ralph Lauren
, United Kingdom
08.2001 - 02.2002
- Company Overview: New Bond St, London
- Maintenance of store security with CCTV and regular patrols
- Administrative tasks, dispatch and logistics
- New Bond St, London
Traffic Safety Officer
NZ Police, Traffic Safety Constable, Counties Manukau West
06.1999 - 05.2001
- Road policing – detection, apprehension and enforcement
- Field Training Officer – Trainer of Probationary Constables
- Emergency response to calls for police service
General Duties Constable
NZ Police, Probationary Constable, Manukau Police
10.1997 - 06.1999
- General Duties Constable – Probationary Constable
- Completion of in-service training modules
- Papakura Service Desk
- Otahuhu watch house duties
Education
Diploma in Policing - Policing
Western Australia Police
Western Australia, Australia10-2025
Te Ara Reo Maori Level 3 & 4 -
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
New Zealand12-2020
Te Ara Reo Maori Level 1 & 2 - Te Reo Maori
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
New Zealand12-2019
New Zealand Police Sergeant’s Promotional Exam - Policing
Royal New Zealand Police College
New Zealand03-2011
CIB Detective Qualifying Course - Detective Qualifying
Royal New Zealand Police College
Porirua10-2010
Adult Sexual Assault Investigation -
New Zealand Police
New Zealand07-2007
CIB Induction Course - Detective CIB Induction
Royal New Zealand Police College
Porirua10-2006
Diploma in Policing -
Royal New Zealand Police College
New Zealand12-1999
School Certificate - High School
Waitakere College
Henderson12-1991
Skills
- Court appearances
- Data analysis
- Relationship management
- Search and seizure
- Work coordination
- Evidence collection
Accomplishments
- 2011 - Awarded the New Zealand Police, Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
- 2023 - The Order of Australia, Good Samaritan Award - Western Australia Police
- 2023 - The Western Australia Police Academy, Good Conduct Award
Timeline
Patrol Inquiry Officer
Western Australia Police
10.2023 - Current
Operations Manager
SS Civil and Drainage Limited
11.2021 - 10.2023
Court Victim Adviser Manukau and Pukekohe District Court
Ministry of Justice
07.2019 - 11.2021
International Flight Attendant
Air New Zealand, Auckland International Airport
08.2017 - 07.2021
Melter Tapper
New Zealand Steel, Glenbrook
11.2014 - 11.2015
Neighbourhood Policing Constable
NZ Police, Counties Manukau
05.2014 - 11.2014
Investigator
NZ Police, Manurewa Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB)
12.2012 - 05.2014
Investigator
NZ Police, Counties Manukau Crime Squad
05.2011 - 12.2012
Investigator/Acting Detective Sergeant
NZ Police, Counties Manukau Adult Sexual Assault Team (ASAT)
12.2009 - 05.2011
Investigator
NZ Police, Mangere CIB
12.2008 - 12.2009
Investigator
NZ Police, Counties Manukau Crime Squad
07.2007 - 12.2008
Investigator
NZ Police, Counties Manukau Eastern Tactical Crime Reduction Unit
11.2005 - 07.2007
Investigator
NZ Police, Auckland Metropolitan Crime Operational Services DNA Squad
04.2005 - 11.2005
General Duties Constable
NZ Police, Howick Police, Counties Manukau Police District
07.2004 - 04.2005
Fencer
Leave of Absence - SCION
01.2004 - 06.2004
Airport Constable
NZ Police, Auckland Airport, Counties Manukau Police District
07.2003 - 12.2003
Admin Assistant
Leave of Absence - Metropolitan Police Training School
06.2002 - 04.2003
Loss Prevention Associate
Leave of Absence - Ralph Lauren
08.2001 - 02.2002
Traffic Safety Officer
NZ Police, Traffic Safety Constable, Counties Manukau West
06.1999 - 05.2001
General Duties Constable
NZ Police, Probationary Constable, Manukau Police
10.1997 - 06.1999
Diploma in Policing - Policing
Western Australia Police
Te Ara Reo Maori Level 3 & 4 -
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
Te Ara Reo Maori Level 1 & 2 - Te Reo Maori
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
New Zealand Police Sergeant’s Promotional Exam - Policing
Royal New Zealand Police College
CIB Detective Qualifying Course - Detective Qualifying
Royal New Zealand Police College
Adult Sexual Assault Investigation -
New Zealand Police
CIB Induction Course - Detective CIB Induction
Royal New Zealand Police College
Diploma in Policing -
Royal New Zealand Police College
School Certificate - High School
Waitakere College