Pasifika Advisory Group
Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Fakatalofa atu, Kia orana, Mālō e lelei, Mālō nī, Talofa lava, Aloha, Hai, Halo, Tēnā koutou katoa and warm Pacific greetings to our ConCOVE Pasifika Advisory Group members.
The Pasifika Advisory Group will work with ConCOVE, recognising the diversity within Pacific people, and providing advice on a strategy and work stream for Pacific people, including Polynesian, Melanesian and Micronesian groups. Together, we will work to enable the Construction and Infrastructure sector to successfully drive Pasifika engagement, retention and equitable outcomes.
Middle row – left to right – Jay Vaai, George Gavet, Sifa Pole
Bottom row – left to right – Stan Schwalger, Mark Talanoa, Terekino Vaireka
Pasifika Advisory Group members:
| Stan Schwalger (Chair) | Project Controls Manager, NZTA Northern Pathway – Westhaven to Akoranga |
| Linda Aumua | Head of Campus (Henderson), Unitec |
| Saia Latu | General Manager, Trow Group Ltd |
| George Gavet | General Manager Education and Training, VisionWest Community Trust |
| Sifa Pole | Operations Manager – Southern Network, Watercare Services Ltd |
| Samuela Sefuiva | Project Manager, Māori and Pasifika Trades Training |
| Mark Talanoa | Apprentice Carpenter, Southbase Labour |
| Jay Vaai | Apprentice Carpenter, McBride Construction |
| Terekino Vaireka | Electrical Tutor, Wellington Institute of Technology |
