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Mäori Business Facilitation Service
Team profile - Jamie Te Hiwi
Plymouth, and then moved into the same
position based in Dunedin. I later accepted
the Account Management role with MBFS
for the lower South Island, which extended
its coverage to the whole of Te Waipounamu
(including Wharekauri). In 2008, I accepted
a secondment to the current role based in
Wellington.
Favourite Kai
Banana Pancakes, Banana Smoothies;
Banana Loaf – Bananas!
Favourite Ice Cream Flavour
Vanilla
Favourite Movie
The Princess Bride: A funny, fantasy
romp with great characters
What exactly do you do at Te Puni Kökiri
Commercial Development Manager
–
this involves evaluating a business
and then optimising its potential.
The job comprises a number of
techniques and responsibilities
which aim at attracting new
customers and at penetrating
existing markets.
What do you ‘just love’ about your role at Te
Puni Kökiri
The Diversity: We get exposed to a broad
range of projects that present exciting
opportunities and challenges. I find that
stimulating and aligns to my character.
How long have you been working for Te Puni
Kökiri
10 years – since Queens Birthday 2001.
I started as a Te Kaiwhakarite in New
Name Jamie Te Hiwi
Age 38 years
Iwi Ngäti Kahungunu;
Ngäti Raukawa
What’s been a highlight for you working at Te
Puni Kökiri
I enjoy the anticipation of engaging the next
client. Whether it’s in suburban Johnsonville
or South Westland, the discovery of the
unknown is particularly a highlight.
What skills or attributes do you bring to your
role
Accountancy and Finance. I worked previously
for Treasury and Accounting teams in
Aotearoa and the UK.
What are your hobbies or interests
Swimming, biking and running.
Is there anything else you would like us to
know
I’m off to Beijing in September 2011 with the
NZ Triathlon team to compete in the World
Championship Age-Group race. I’m training
hard for this at the moment, but outside of
that I lend my support and input to help run
a family.
Favourite quote
“In the end, all business operations can be
reduced to three words: people, product and
profits. Unless you’ve got a good team, you
can’t do much with the other two.”
Lee Iacocca
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