Pasifika Network
We are open to employees who identify themselves as Pasifika or employees who want to learn more about the Pasifika cultures. Our aim is to look for opportunities to develop, encourage, and support our members in a positive and fun way, through participation in monthly meetings, organising cultural and social events throughout the year, and providing a culturally safe environment for discussion.
What we're about
Tagata Pasifika Network (Inland Revenue)
Network members regularly get together for fun activities outside of work hours. Some past events include:
- rugby games (against BNZ and the Ministry of Social Development)
- ten-pin bowling
- netball games
- Public Sector Pasifika networks Quiz Night.
- Every year we bring as many Pasifika Networks together to participate in the annual cultural sports day.
Taha Moana (Department of Internal Affairs)
- Peer support and connections with other Pacific colleagues,
- Professional development opportunities
- Opportunities to share cultural expertise and advice with others
Why you should join us?
Tagata Pasifika Network (Inland Revenue)
- We help members to make the most of their career and family life within and out of Inland Revenue.
- We keep an eye out for opportunities at work. If we think a member has the right skills and experience, we'll encourage them to put themselves forward.
- We run workshops for our people to learn important skills, such as CV preparation, interview techniques, and presenting to a group.
- We recognise and celebrate successes, such as promotions, graduations, or even a decision to leave IR to take on a new role, course of study, or to follow a passion.
Taha Moana (Department of Internal Affairs)
- Provide a support network for our Pacific people.
- Promote Pacific culture and language to the Department.
- Provide DIA managers and staff with access to Pacific cultural expertise and resources.
- Advocate for Pacific staff in recruitment and career development.
- Support the development of resources to raise Pacific cultural awareness.
- Support the DIA National Pacific Staff Fono.
- Promote Leo o te Pasifika, DIA’s Pacific Language Weeks programme .
- Support the implementation of Te Ara Vaka (DIA’s Pasifika Strategy).
Upcoming Events
There are no upcoming events for Pasifika Network.
Looking for an event that's not here? Contact us!
Your Network Representatives
- Kystle Collins
Inland Revenue
- George Vaaulu
Inland Revenue
- Jessica Ormsby
Inland Revenue
- Sofaia Raiko
Inland Revenue
- ‘Ofeina Manuel-Barbarich
Department of Internal Affairs
- Lynette Tyrrell
Department of Internal Affairs
Got any questions? Contact the network representatives.