Credentials
Apr 2022 - Present
High Performance Manager
Barfoot & Thompson
Apr 2022 - Present
The High Performance Academy is a revolutionary training programme that’s geared towards nurturing top talent and providing a pathway for career success.
Our aim with the course is to produce an elite group of high-achieving professionals, with an exclusive intake, world-class trainers, exceptional resources and a cutting-edge curriculum that spans five years.
Jul 2021 - Present
Podcast: Straight up with Niva & Beatrice Faumuina
New Zealand Herald
Jul 2021 - Present
Everyone has a story to tell. In this New Zealand Herald podcast, Olympian Beatrice Faumuina and broadcaster Niva Retimanu talk to well known New Zealanders from all walks of life about the highs and lows of their journey, pivotal moments which have shaped them, and how they have overcome the challenges they have faced.
Apr 2021 - Present
Brand Ambassador
Just Life Group
Apr 2021 - Present
Mar 2021 - Oct 2022
International Working Group (IWG) Steering Committee Member
Women in Sport Aotearoa
Mar 2021 - Oct 2022
Nov 2020 - Nov 2022
2020 Rugby World Cup Wahine Toa Ambassador
Sport
Nov 2020 - Nov 2022
Jun 2020 - Present
Auckland Regional Skills Leadership Groups
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
Jun 2020 - Present
The Regional Skills Leadership Groups identify and support better ways of meeting future skills and workforce needs in our regions and cities. They are part of a joined-up approach to labour market planning which will see our workforce, education and immigration systems working together to better meet the differing skills needs across the country.
Interim Regional Skills Leadership Groups (RSLGs) were formed in June 2020, with an immediate focus on Covid-19 impacts of the regional workforce and labour market factors. Permanent, future-focused,RSLGs will be established by the end of August 2021 and draw on the work of interim groups.
Jan 2020 - Present
Director
Sport New Zealand
Jan 2020 - Present
Feb 2020 - Present
Strategic Relationship Manager
Pacific Business Trust
Feb 2020 - Present
Transforming Pacific innovation into commercial excellence.
We provide support for Pacific businesses and Pacific entrepreneurs in New Zealand. We do amazingthings with amazing people and partners to drive business success. We are passionate about creatingthe right environment for high growth Pacific businesses to thrive.
Strategic relationships project stream focusing on managing pivotal relationships and establishing trust and confidence in all areas of the business across all other project streams. Emphasis on the development and maintenance of relationships with key organisations across government, local government, private sector and most importantly pacific communities.
Feb 2019 - Present
2019 New Zealand’s Sports Hall of Fame - Inductee
New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame
Feb 2019 - Present
INDUCTED IN 2018
No New Zealander had been acclaimed a winner at the world athletics championships until Thursday, August 7 1997, at the Olympic Stadium in Athens. That was when Beatrice Faumuinā threw the discus further than anyone else and was crowned world champion. Beatrice had been ranked No 1 in the world that year so her win was not unexpected. But there are no foregone conclusions in sport. Beatrice fouled her first two attempts, raising the prospect of not making the final round.
Another contender, Ellina Zvereva of Belarus, took the lead with 65.90 metres. On her third attempt, Beatrice heaved out a mighty 66.82. The competition was over. None could match it. In the sixth world championships, NewZealand had its first winner and Beatrice a world title, the best with the discus in the land where it began in ancient times. She added the Commonwealth Games titles in 1998 and 2002.
Jan 1998 - Present
Golden Moments and Moving Forward
Motivational Speaker - Community Champion
Jan 1998 - Present
- From humble beginnings to becoming New Zealand’s first World Track and Field Champion
- Community support
- Embracing challenges and uncertainty
- Resilience
Aug 2020 - Aug 2020
2020 Virtual Speaker Series
Women of Influence NZ
Aug 2020 - Aug 2020
Feb 2019 - Feb 2020
Senior Advisor - Pacific Connections Social Enterprise, Youth & InternationalEvents
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade
Feb 2019 - Feb 2020
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs NZ acts to build a safer, more prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders.
The Pacific Connections Auckland Tāmaki Makaurau, we engage partners, build trust and empower Pacific futures.
Nov 2019 - DEC 2019
Pacific Regional Sports Forum - Chair Pacific Voices
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade
Nov 2019 - DEC 2019
Jul 2019 - Aug 2019
2nd Pacific Island Sports Ministers meeting, Pacific Games
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade
Jul 2019 - Aug 2019
Theme: Strenghthening Sport and Sustainable Development in the Pacific
- Shared Vision and Coordinateed action for Sport in the Pacific
- Strengthening Sports perforamnce in the Pacific
- National Sports Policy Conusultation, Development and Implementation in the Pacific
Apr 2016 - Jan 2019
Trade Commissioner - Consul General New York, USA
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
Apr 2016 - Jan 2019
Trade Commissioner purpose:
To grow New Zealand companies Internationally – Bigger, Better, Faster for the benefit of New Zealand
Key responsibilities:
- Building effective teams
- Coaching and mentoring
- Global business knowledge
- High self awareness
- Integrity
- Managerial courage
- Time management
- Statistical Analysis – data
- Recruitment – US & NZ HR law
Created North America staff recognition awards Programme:
New Zealand Consul General duties:
- Protection of the rights of New Zealand citizens
- Provide support and assistance to New Zealand government Ministries and officials who visit for
discussion with local authorities and/or business communities - Maintain awareness of political and economic development in the location and advise of any
implications for New Zealand - Build and maintain NZ inc contacts, networks, key state and city politicians and authorities, business
groups, media and local New Zealand Association
Oct 2015 - Jan 2019
North America Team
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
Oct 2015 - Jan 2019
- Shared Vision and Coordinateed action for Sport in the Pacific
- Strengthening Sports perforamnce in the Pacific
- National Sports Policy Conusultation, Development and Implementation in the Pacific
Mar 2015 - Mar 2016
Panel member
New Zealand Consideration Flag Panel
Mar 2015 - Mar 2016
A Plan for a cross-party group of MPs to recommend the best process for referenda on the flag, anda steering group to ensure the public has the opportunity to engage in discussion on the flag, and to submit design ideas. Consideration of a new flag will begin after the 2014 election.
The referenda process will be completed during the next Parliamentary term, so it does not intrude on the 2017elections. Retaining the current flag is a very possible outcome of the process. There will be no presumption in favour of a change. Any consideration of a new flag must include genuine input fromNew Zealanders – all voices will have an opportunity to be heard
Sep 2014 - Mar 2016
Trustee Spark Foundation
Spark New Zealand
Sep 2014 - Mar 2016
Apr 2014 - Mar 2016
Trustee Spark Foundation
Spark New Zealand
Apr 2014 - Mar 2016
ADVANCING HEALTHCARE FOR THE PEOPLE OF NORTH SHORE, RODNEY AND Waitākere
The Well Foundation is the official charity supporting North Shore and Waitākere hospitals and community health services extending up to Rodney.
With support from our local community, we raise funds to advance healthcare for everyone – babies, children, adults and the elderly.
We work with Waitemata District Health Board to fund projects and initiatives that improve health outcomes, lift the quality of patient experience and deliver world-class care.
The Waitemata DHB has a big job, serving the country’s largest DHB population of over 600,000people. As well as running North Shore and Waitākere hospitals, the DHB is responsible for the region’s primary healthcare and other community services that run through more than 30 sites.
Feb 2013 - Dec 2015
Board Member
Newton Pacific Island Presbyterian Church Board of Managers
Feb 2013 - Dec 2015
Jul 2013 - Nov 2015
Trustee
Auckland Arts Festival
Jul 2013 - Nov 2015
Dec 2014 - Aug 2015
Head of Department - Talent and People Strategy
ASB Bank
Dec 2014 - Aug 2015
Key responsibilities:
- Analytics
- Change management
- CEO Presentation
- Diversity lunch-box presentation
- Professional Development and planning
- Talent and People Strategy
- Talent management, programming and engagement
- Risk Management
- Volunteer Initiatives : GIVE back to community
Jun 2013 - Nov 2014
Member
Westpac New Zealand Sustainability External Stakeholder Panel
Jun 2013 - Nov 2014
Oct 2010 - Nov 2014
Inaugural Chief Executive Officer
BEST Pasifika Leadership Academy and Charitable Foundation
Oct 2010 - Nov 2014
The mission of the BEST Pasifika Leadership Academy is to build a large and sustainable pipeline of Pasifika leaders throughout New Zealand’s public, private and not-for-profit organisations.
Key responsibilities:
- Profile Development
- Community Engagement
- Event management – distinguished Speaker series and Graduation
- Media Relations
- Mentor and Mentee programme
- Programme Director
- Stake-holder and Client Management
- Budget management
- Sponsorship
- Strategy and Development Planning
- Team Leadership
- Company values
- Board membership
2005 - Mar 2014
United Nations Goodwill Ambassador Food and Agriculture Organisation
The Food and Agriculture Organization
2005 - Mar 2014
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is specialised agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger.
Our goal is to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With over 194 member states, FAO works in over 130countries worldwide. We believe that everyone can play a part in ending hunger.