Thomas Edwards Email & Phone Number

Wellington, Nz

Auckland, New Zealand

Palmerston North, Wanganui-Manawatu, New Zealand

New Zealand

As part of my journey in learning te reo Māori and alongside my career in mental health, I started a TikTok account to inspire and motivate others through sharing whakataukī and other related kaupapa. In only four months, the account has amassed over 4,000 followers on TikTok and almost 2,000 followers across Instagram and Facebook with steady engagement across all channels.

Whanganui, Wanganui-Manawatu, New Zealand

Lower Hutt, Wellington Region, New Zealand

I am currently working Fulltine at Pathways as an entry into the mental health and addictions sector while studying towards a New Zealand Apprenticeship in Peer Support Work (Level 4)

Wellington Region, New Zealand

Wellington Region, New Zealand

Here I work as a team leader for an outbound contact centre to raise funds for the charity sector. In addition to direct calling, my role includes training and motivating staff, task assignment, performance evaluations and quality assurance. Highlights from this role include exceeding existing sales records for the company and being awarded overall Agent of the Year twice during this time. I am leaving this role as the company is dissolving.

Wellington Region, New Zealand

Here I was a part of the Regular Giving team, raising funds for New Zealand charities including, Wellington Hospital Foundation, St. John Ambulance and Salvation Army NZ.

Wellington Region, New Zealand

Here I worked as a vehicle service technician. My key responsibilities included cleaning vehicles, checking for damage, transporting vehicles from the Airport to storage. This role required a strong work ethic and attention to detail.

Wellington Region, New Zealand

Here I worked with the security team with my key responsibilities including the regulation of who entered the bar and maintaining the safety of patrons. I was required to regularly handle disagreements, determine where police intervention was required, and use problem solving skills in a fast-paced environment. I left this job to work fulltime.

New Zealand Apprenticeship In Peer Support Work (Level 4), Mental And Social Health Services And Allied Professions

Here I am studying towards a qualification to support my work as Mental Health Support Worker.

Bachelor Of Social Work, Social Work, A

Here I studied towards my first year of a Bachelor of Social Work and completed papers in discussing Aotearoa New Zealand Society.