Ma'afu Vaka

Experience

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  McDonald's New Zealand

  Mar 2021 - Dec 2021

  Restaurant Crew Member

  Learned how to work in a team while preparing various foods with great care. In addition, I would work as an individual taking orders, while also engaging with customers daily.

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  The Y (YMCA)

  Dec 2021 - Apr 2024

  Lifeguard

  Regularly ensured the pools were safe for the community and engaged with customers daily. Sometimes, put in positions to delegate jobs and breaks, and deal with issues around facility whenever risen.

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  Ki He Lelei Taha

  Feb 2023 - Jul 2023

  Youth Mentor

  A mentoring programme ran by Tonga High School alumni - mentoring and guiding Tongan youth to achieve a balance of their studies while being raised in a Tongan household.

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  Tonga Youth Trust

  Feb 2023 - Apr 2023

  Youth Mentor

  Empowering Pasifika youth with the skills they need to thrive and providing a safe space in which they can flourish weekly.

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  The University of Auckland

  Jul 2023 - now

  Representing the University at particular events and promoting to pursue studies. A crew member at the Fale Pasifika, working in a team environment and providing help during various functions.

  • Student Ambassador

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Crew Member

    Jul 2023 - now