Future of Work Series

Future of Work Trailer

The Future of Work or Jobs of the Future are used to describe employment opportunities in the future.

We know the Future of Work is changing, and that change is already here but what will it take for Pacific peoples to flourish? Having no fear about the future and embracing change, new skills, and the changing face of the jobs in the future particularly in manufacturing, creative, digital, construction and technology and health.

We connected with Pacific people from different backgrounds and industries who are embracing the Future of Work now to showcase what is possible.

Future of Work Animation

William Damudamu

Niuvaka Trust

William Damudamu and his team have developed a Micro credential prototype that helps Niuvaka Trust with their work in health, including helping a group of RSE workers based locally, to get much needed checks and care.

Lia Teu

Te Iti Pounamu Hauora

Samoan-Tongan Lia Teu’s inspiring journey from vaccination helper to Healthcare Assistant on Te Iti Pounamu Hauora, a cutting-edge mobile health service. She shares her insights on cultural connections in helping our people with their health and for the future of work.

Su’a Lole Tipi

Aotea Security

One day when Su’a Lole Tipi was working at his job pulling telephone cables, he became curious about what data was on those cables and started asking questions. Eventually, mentors were able to help give him answers and after years of upskilling he now works for Aotea Security designing and building security and access systems for some of their biggest clients, including the Justice Department.

Luke Fitzpatrick

Beca

The proliferation of Artificial Intelligence has many feeling uncertain about the future. This Samoan explains how it helps him in professional roles which range from fixing the traffic in Auckland to preserving Pacific languages.

Stanley Henry

The Attention Seeker

When the industry he worked in took a huge hit, Cook Islander Stanley Henry, knew he had to pivot. How he did that was so effective, he’s now built a business – with offices overseas – helping others to do the same.

Toetuu Mateaki

Dominion Construction

After decades on the tools on construction sites, this Tongan builder decided he wanted more time with his young family. He took the plunge, upskilled and it has changed his life.

Welly Apineru Fiame

Woolworths

Welly watched his father work multiple jobs to support the family when they moved to New Zealand. He‘s used that inspiration for a long and enjoyable career path at Woolworths, in a variety of roles.

Petone Groom

Vain Creative

Graduating from university just as covid shut down the world, doesn’t seem like the best timing. This young Samoan shares how he and his friends turned that into an opportunity to start a successful creative business.

Anita Vaafusuaga

DNA 1st Solutions

How do you go from working for more than 20 years in a warehouse, to – in your mid 50s – starting your own logistics business? This proud Niuean shares her story.

Tevaikura Tatuava

PWC

This young Cook Islander went from studying an IT course to working at one of the ‘Big Four’ accounting firms in Aotearoa before she hit 21 – she tells us how.

Sallyann Matafeo

Lady Dora's Wholesale Produce Market

What started out as Lady Dora selling fruit and produce at the Otara Markets with just one table and now turned into a successful wholesale chain thanks to her children and grandchildren adopting social media to build the business.

Jason Venu

Coversure

Jason used his experiences at an insurance call centre to learn the ropes of the industry. He then took an opportunity to be his own boss and started a successful brokerage aimed at serving the community with his Pacific values.