BA/BGlobal Studies Student at the University of Auckland I Multi Ethnic Young Leader Full Member

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About

Kia Ora Koutou!

I am currently a third year student studying a Bachelor of Arts and Global Studies, majoring in Politics & International Relations, Education and Global Environment with Sustainable Development. I spent most of my childhood in Malaysia and moved to Aotearoa at the age of 12. My passion lies within politics, youth development, equity and sustainability.

I am currently involved with UN Youth to empower rangatahi by promoting civics education and global citizenship. My current and past work experience has made me learn different skillsets in a fast paced environment and working successfully with different people. I am a team player and love to step out of my comfort zone.

In my spare time I enjoy going on hikes and exciting outdoor adventures!

Activity

Experience

  • New Zealand Electoral Commission | Te Kaitiaki Take Kōwhiri

    New Zealand Electoral Commission | Te Kaitiaki Take Kōwhiri

    11 months

    • New Zealand Electoral Commission | Te Kaitiaki Take Kōwhiri Graphic

      Community Liaison

      New Zealand Electoral Commission | Te Kaitiaki Take Kōwhiri

      - 7 months

    • New Zealand Electoral Commission | Te Kaitiaki Take Kōwhiri Graphic

      Youth Advisor

      New Zealand Electoral Commission | Te Kaitiaki Take Kōwhiri

      - 5 months

      Auckland, New Zealand

      The primary responsibility of the Youth Advocate is working within the community to support, inspire, motivate, and facilitate friends, whānau, peers and the wider youth population to participate in the 2023 General Election (GE23).
      Works as part of the wider Community Engagement Team to support the delivery of the community engagement program and localised engagement plans. This includes providing advice on how to best reach and engage with rangatahi and identifying opportunities to…

      The primary responsibility of the Youth Advocate is working within the community to support, inspire, motivate, and facilitate friends, whānau, peers and the wider youth population to participate in the 2023 General Election (GE23).
      Works as part of the wider Community Engagement Team to support the delivery of the community engagement program and localised engagement plans. This includes providing advice on how to best reach and engage with rangatahi and identifying opportunities to connect, build relationships and be involved in youth focused activities and engagement opportunities.

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    Mathematics Tutor

    NumberWorks'nWords

    - 2 years 2 months

    Auckland, New Zealand

    Improving numerary skill for students from Yr 1 to Yr 11

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    Summer Start Leader

    The University of Auckland

    - 4 months

    Providing mentorship to new students starting at the university in Summer Schools 2023. This was done through facilitating social communication and engagement with other students and the university itself, as well as providing advice and opportunities to the students.

  • Support Worker

    Life Kidz

    - 2 years 8 months

    Auckland, New Zealand

    Provide assistance and care for special needs children during School Holiday Programme

Education

  • The University of Auckland Graphic

    The University of Auckland

    Bachelor of Arts (BA)/Bachelor of Global Studies (BGlobalSt) Political Science & IR, Education, Global Environment with Sustainable Development

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    Activities and Societies: Auckland University Tramping Club, UN Youth, Global Studies Student Association

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    Keio University (慶應義塾大学)

    Politics & International Relation, Enviromental Studies and Education

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    Macleans College

    NCEA LEVEL 2 & 3 Merit Endorsement

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    Activities and Societies: U15 Hockey, 2XI Hockey, Amnesty International Executive Team, Race Unity Speech Competition, UNICEF, House Prefect, Model United Nations Assembly, Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival

Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

  • UN Youth New Zealand Graphic

    Vice President for High Schools

    UN Youth New Zealand

    - 1 year 3 months

    Education

    - Supervised three event committees to bring Auckland Model United Nations, Raise Your Voice and Model Asia Pacific to life
    - Attracted over 800 high school and tertiary students to attend events in 2023
    - Promoted global citizenship and civics education in Auckland high schools
    - Negotiating sponsorship of over $2000+ from businesses and community trust

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    New Zealand Model United Nations - Education Officer

    UN Youth New Zealand

    - 9 months

    - Co-authored the education vision plan for UN Youth New Zealand's annual flagship national event New Zealand Model United Nations
    - Created resolutions and workshops based around international issues, relations and diplomacy

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    Events Officer (Education)

    University of Auckland Global Studies Society

    - 1 year 1 month

    Education

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    New Zealand Model Parliament - Education Officer

    UN Youth New Zealand

    - 8 months

    Education

    Co-authored the education vision plan for UN Youth New Zealand's annual national event New Zealand Model Parliament.
    Created workshops around NZ's political system and a crisis simulation based on local government and climate change.

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    Conference Assisstant

    UN Youth New Zealand

    - Present 2 years 5 months

    Education

    2023:
    NZ Model Parliament - Chair

    2022:
    NZ Model UN - Photographer
    Auckland Model United Nations - Conference Assistant

  • Communication Co-orodinator

    St Mark's Catholic Church

    - Present 3 years 9 months

    Design and Update website suing WordPress
    Updating Church App for Announcements
    Creating content for Social Media Platforms

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    Food Bank Volunteer

    Society of St Vincent de Paul New Zealand

    - 1 year 3 months

    Help pack food packages for the food bank at Otahuhu St Vincent De Paul

Languages

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • Chinese

    Full professional proficiency

  • Malay

    Limited working proficiency

  • Korean

    Elementary proficiency

Organizations

  • Multiethnic Young Leaders

    Full Member

    - Present

    Multiethnic Young Leaders is a network formed as a response to increase representation in governance and high levels of decision making. It formed for leaders between ages 18 to 35 who are committed to create an equitable and racially just Aotearoa

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