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I am Libby Paulin, a community-focused educator, writer and facilitator based in Alexandra, New Zealand. I blend creativity with practical action to support families, whānau and communities, with a track record across health education, multi-generational dialogue, and grassroots projects. I value learning, collaboration and social impact, and I enjoy turning ideas into accessible, meaningful outcomes for diverse groups.
I strive to live with creativity, aroha, wellbeing, balance, pono and manaakitanga in all my work. I bring a reflective, collaborative approach to problem-solving and a commitment to contributing to tino rangatiratanga and te ao Māori perspectives in community settings.
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Language
English
Fluent
Māori
Beginner
Work Experience
Lead Researcher at Central Otago Wilding Pine Group
January 1, 2024 - PresentLed data collection and analysis for the Hoki Hoki Stewart Ferry car park section of the Lake Dunstan Trail. Interviewed track users, analysed data, prepared reports for the CO Wilding Pine Group and the Southern Trails Trust. Liaised with community members and internal/external stakeholders.
Reader/Writer at Dunstan High School
January 1, 2023 - PresentProvided reader/writer assistance to enable students to complete assessments for NCEA Levels 1–3; supported exam preparation in Term 4.
Student at Human Design Professional Training Level One
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Participated in Human Design professional training Level One.
Student at Te Pī Ka Pao – Te Reo Māori (Level One)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022Completed Level One Certificate in Te Reo Māori; engaged in te reo Māori studies and related learning.
Cleaner at Pines Resort
November 1, 2019 - August 31, 2020Cleaned units as part of a team; maintained cleanliness standards; contributed to guest experience.
Driver at Go Bus
May 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018Driver for special needs students; picked up students from homes, transported to school, and returned home.
Library Assistant (Part-Time) at Queenstown Lakes District Council, Hāwea Library
March 1, 2016 - April 30, 2018Issued and returned books and movies; staffed desk; assisted customers with computer and printer use.
Full-time Parent at Self-Managed
November 1, 2013 - March 31, 2016Primary caregiver; managed homeschooling and daily family logistics.
Co-ordinator & Educator at Hepatitis C Resource Centre (Otago/Dunedin)
January 1, 2004 - November 1, 2004Co-ordinated resource centre operations; delivered education sessions; managed peer volunteers; liaised with community and agencies; compiled statistics and reports.
Sexuality Educator at Family Planning Association (Dunedin/Otago)
February 1, 1998 - October 31, 2003Delivered sexuality education sessions to diverse groups; organised puberty talks; managed workload and self-directed work plan.
Coordinator at Women's Self Defence Network – Wahine Toa
April 1, 1996 - January 31, 1998Co-ordinated a nationwide network of self-defence teachers; recruited and trained teachers; developed assessment and monitoring procedures; produced network communications and reports.
Self-employed Contractor at Down Under Services
January 1, 1994 - February 28, 1998Aquatic weed control; field operations and administrative/financial management; national contracts as required.
Courier at New Zealand Couriers
March 1, 1989 - January 31, 1992Self-employed courier on contract; freight/logistics work across Central Otago.
Education
School Certificate at Logan Park High School
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026Sixth Form Certificate at Logan Park High School
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026Post-Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Practice at Otago Polytechnic
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026Bachelor of Leadership for Change, with Merit at Otago Polytechnic
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026Level 1 Certificate in Te Reo Māori (He Pī Ka Pao) at Te Wānanga O Aotearoa
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022T.C.B. in Restaurant Service at Otago Polytechnic
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026On the Job Instructor Certificate at Otago Polytechnic
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026Voice Dialogue Facilitator Training at Shift Network
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026Inner Harmony Practitioner Training and Certification at True Purpose Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026Psychosynthesis Training (First Year) at Focus Transpersonal Therapies
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026Enlightened Business Academy at Self-Study / Program
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026Qualifications
Post-Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Practice
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026Bachelor of Leadership for Change, with Merit
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026Level 1 Certificate in Te Reo Māori (He Pī Ka Pao)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022T.C.B. in Restaurant Service
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026On the Job Instructor Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026Voice Dialogue Facilitator Training
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026Inner Harmony Practitioner Training and Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026First Year Psychosynthesis Training
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026Enlightened Business Academy
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026Industry Experience
Healthcare, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
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