Imi Tovia

Party: Future Whau
Standing for: Auckland Council - Whau Local Board

I have a commitment to serve the community.

I have worked in the past as a Youth worker, Social and community worker, Pastoral Council leader, and Director of a Charitable Trust Board Society.

I have 25 years experience in Community Development and capacity building, and I am currently working on projects for organic recycling, and to grow food locally.

I have certificates in Permaculture, and Legal Executive, and Bachelor Degrees in Arts (Sociology) and Theology (History.) I enjoy applied learning, so I am keen for all youth to have better opportunities in education, as well as for communities to develop neighbourhood support, and enterprise programmes.

I will be honoured to share my skills, networks, and knowledge to benefit residents of the Whau Ward. You will get a team who cares about helping, when you vote for me and the Future Whau team, to serve and represent you.

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Personal Profile

Key Strengths

Proven Academic training and educator skills

Community based project worker

Governance and Business Management skills

Research and report writing skills

Justice and Compassion philosophy

Tertiary Education and Qualifications

► 2009 Auckland Permaculture Workshop

Permaculture Design Certificate

► 2009 Genesis Training Centre

National Certificate in Horticulture

      ► 2007   University of Auckland

   Bachelor of Theology

1999          New Zealand Law Society

   Legal Executives Certificate

1997          University of New South Wales

   Diploma Training Program

1995          Massey University

   Diploma in Social Sciences

1988          University of Auckland

   Bachelor of Arts

Work History

   2007 Elections New Zealand – Electoral Contractor

                           Enrolment Campaign in streets and public centres

                    2005-2006 St Marys Avondale – Pastoral Assistant

                           Coordinating volunteers and maintenance projects

                    2005 Nga Akoranga Hou – Literacy Tutor

                           Tutor in literacy, numeracy, arts, science, and study skills

                    2004-2005 Pacific Families Study – Research Assistant

                           Longtitudinal study and interviewing of Pacific parents

                           2004 Wesley Homecare – Pacific Service Case Manager

                           Administrative coordination of rosters and staff

                    2002 Waipareira Pasifika Family Start – Whanau Worker

                           Health outreach to Pacific parents of children aged 0-5 years

   2000-2001 Grey Lynn Neighbourhood Law Office – Coordinator

     Coordinating a Multimedia Legal Information Series

   1994-1997 Otara Community Corrections – Probation Officer

     Administering community based sentences for offenders

Other Training

A1 First Aid – 2008

SPARC Green Prescription – 2007

Pacific Island Welfare Benefit Advocacy – 2002

Waitakere Effective Practice Meeting Facilitation – 2002

AUT Training for Informal Carers – 2000

Te Oritenga Restorative Justice Facilitator – 1997

Certificate in Community Development – 1992

Community Activities and Interests

Chairperson, Avondale Community Gardeners – 2010

St Marys Parish Religious Education Convenor – 2002-2006

Auckland City Community Reference Group – 2002

Movement for Alternatives to Prison – 1998-1999

Avondale Samoan Catholic Community – 1963-2003

Pacific Islands’ Community and Social Workers’ Network

Authorised by Enzo Giordani of 3 Newfound Way, Waitakere.