Malakai Vaioleti
18 Windrush Close, Mangere, Auckland,New Zealand
Summary
Psychology Masters student with a passion for the improvement of Pacific health and wellbeing outcomes. Eager to take on new opportunities and keen to take on new challenges. Looking for a role that will enable me to exercise my research skills and knowledge during my research endeavours to create real and pragmatic change for our Pacific communities and peoples.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Hubs Assistant
The University of Auckland
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Ensure that students are supported and are provided with correct information regarding essentially all university-related queries.
- Effectively liaise with appropriate networks for certain queries - faculties, departments, and/or services.
- Carry out positive and efficient face-to-face interactions with prospective/current students.
- Work effectively and liaise effectively with Student Hubs Advisors regarding higher tier queries.
- Ensure students who request assistance with their specific degree(s) are following appropriate programme regulations and requirements accordingly.
Guest Lecturer - Psychology
The University of Auckland
10.2023 - 10.2023
- Inform a postgraduate psychology course about Pacific psychologies about my own Pacific research within the psychological discipline.
- Create succinct, yet informative slides that encapsulate my research.
- Be able to confidently present about my Masters research to establish, not only the importance of my research topic, but also the broader importance of Pacific research in psychology.
Graduate Teaching Assistant Psychology
The University of Auckland
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Facilitate engaging tutorials that enables students to further digest content presented within lectures.
- Be able to foster important discussions regarding important topics that can be sensitive and taboo.
- Mark students´ assignments accordingly and within a timely manner.
Graduate Teaching Assistant Psychology (Tuakana)
The University of Auckland
06.2020 - 11.2022
- Engage closely with Māori and Pasifika students within the undergraduate psychology programme at the University of Auckland.
- Facilitate workshops (in-person and/or face-to-face) that assist Māori and Pasifika students with assignments and exams.
- Foster a positive environment for Māori and Pasifika within the university space to further encourage student success.
Student Ambassador (Level Up)
The University of Auckland
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Be able to lead and encourage students to engage and participate within important activities.
- Ensure that all students are included within all aspects of workshops and activities´ provided.
- Be able to effectively work with other ambassadors to create a positive and inclusive working environment for all.
Casual Sales Assistant
Jay Jays (Just Group)
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Assist customers with any store inquiries.
- Being mindful of the different customers that are within the store - knowing when to approach a customer and when not to.
- Assist cashiers when the store gets too busy.
- Be able to maintain a positive attitude and always be a team player.
Education
Master’s Degree Level 9 NFQ - Psychology
University of Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand05.2024
Honours Bachelor Degree Level 8 NFQ (First Class) - Psychology
University of Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand05.2022
Ordinary Bachelor’s Degree Level 7 NFQ - Psychology & Criminology
University of Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand05.2021
NCEA Level 3 - Endorsed with Merit -
Southern Cross Campus
Auckland, New Zealand12.2017
NCEA Level 2 - Endorsed with Merit -
Southern Cross Campus
Auckland, New Zealand12.2016
National Certificate NCEA Level 1 - Endorsed with Merit -
Southern Cross Campus
Auckland, New Zealand12.2015
Skills
- Continuous Learning
- Interpersonal Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Research and Analysis
- Team Player
Languages
English
Tongan
Awards
- Nominated for the Whakamihi Kaimahi award four times in recognition of great feedback from prospective and/or current students at the University of Auckland.
- Received the University of Auckland School of Psychology Matariki Māori, Pacific and Indigenous Psychologies Rising Stats Award in 2021 and 2022.
References
Sarah Kapeli
Lecturer
School of Psychology
University of Auckland
Mobile: 0211315159
Email: s.kapeli@auckland.ac.nz
Logan Hamley
Lecturer
School of Psychology
University of Waikato
Mobile: 0210626093
Email: logan.hamley@waikato.ac.nz
Timeline
Guest Lecturer - Psychology
The University of Auckland
10.2023 - 10.2023
Senior Hubs Assistant
The University of Auckland
05.2023 - 12.2023
Graduate Teaching Assistant Psychology
The University of Auckland
07.2022 - 12.2022
Student Ambassador (Level Up)
The University of Auckland
06.2022 - 08.2022
Graduate Teaching Assistant Psychology (Tuakana)
The University of Auckland
06.2020 - 11.2022
Casual Sales Assistant
Jay Jays (Just Group)
11.2018 - 01.2020
Master’s Degree Level 9 NFQ - Psychology
University of Auckland
Honours Bachelor Degree Level 8 NFQ (First Class) - Psychology
University of Auckland
Ordinary Bachelor’s Degree Level 7 NFQ - Psychology & Criminology
University of Auckland
NCEA Level 3 - Endorsed with Merit -
Southern Cross Campus
NCEA Level 2 - Endorsed with Merit -
Southern Cross Campus
National Certificate NCEA Level 1 - Endorsed with Merit -
Southern Cross Campus