Our Pasifika kaimahi (staff) are here to support you as you navigate your study journey. Meet some of our kaimahi and check out their tips to help you to succeed.
We encourage you to think about studying as a journey. You are the navigator, journeying through study to reach your final goal – completing your course/qualification.
Our kaimahi are like guiding stars who are here to point you in the right direction and help you to get the most out of study.
Meet some of our Pasifika kaimahi
Our Pasifika kaimahi work in a range of roles throughout the organisation, but all are focused on your success. If you want to learn more about the range of support available and what team to get in touch with and when, go to:
Course selection and enrolment
Epinisa Hopoi – Student Advisor/Kaitohutohu Ākonga
- Background: Tonga, Cook Islands
- Villages/islands: Ha’afeva/Vaini and Atiu/Rarotonga
- Languages: Tongan, English
Born in the South side of Auckland and raised between Wellington and Palmerston North and continuing my adult years in Wellington, I have had my fair share of meeting new people by forming awesome relationships. My father is of Tongan descent and my mother from the Cook Islands, I am proud to be culturally immersed.
My working background is within the Education sector. I spent four years in Shanghai and Hong Kong teacher aiding in English. When I returned home to New Zealand I stepped into this role, which has influenced me to encourage our Pasifika people to strive for greatness, and with an amazing Pasifika team it has been possible.
In my role I check applications of potential learners for their chosen programme for approval, review their Record of Achievement with the NZQA, assess CV’s for experience and discuss study options with applicants. If students do not meet a programme's entry requirements I do my best to offer one suitable for their career pathway.
Top tip: Ask questions – all questions are good questions! Don’t hesitate!