Ariana Smith

Ariana Smith

Membership: Standard

Bay of Plenty

Iwi: Ngāti Whakaue (Te Arawa) | Rongomaiwahine (Te Māhia)

Open to paid and unpaid roles

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About Me

“Motivated, experienced and collaborative leader with the ability to connect, engage and empower through strong and effective relationships. Highly developed negotiation, facilitation and mentoring skills coupled with the ability to deliver in a culturally appropriate and diverse manner, providing a safe platform for others to grow and succeed. My career spans over two decades throughout the Public, Private and Community sectors. I have extensive experience working with, for and alongside people. They are my business, my purpose and my passion. I bring to any organisation my skills, trust, committment and dedication to under promise and over deliver whilst motivating those around me and continuing to embed good practice with the highest level of integrity.”

Experience

Skills
  • General Management
  • Start Ups
  • Strategy & Planning
  • Fundraising
Industry/Sector Experience
  • Community/Social Assist.
  • Education/Training
  • Govt/Public Sector
  • Professional Services/Commercial

Interest Areas

I am open to these organisations
  • National Sporting Organisations
  • Regional Sports Trusts
  • Other District/Zone/Regional level Organisations

Diversity

I can be a voice for
  • Women
  • Tāngata Whenua
  • Pasifika
  • Other ethnicities
  • Younger members of the community
  • Individuals with a disability
  • The LGBTQ community
  • Provincially based individuals

Special interest groups

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