03/06/2026
Welcoming Jade O'Connor to the TAT team as our new Malu-Kaiawhina 🌺
With proud maternal links to Naroi, Moala (Lau), and raised in Nadi, Jade carries a strong sense of identity and purpose into her mahi. She recently completed a Bachelor of Criminal Justice and is now pursuing her Master of Social Work (Applied) at UC—driven by a passion for equity and wellbeing for our Pacific communities.
Since making Ōtautahi home in 2019, Jade has dedicated herself to serving others through tertiary support, outreach, and community initiatives. Guided by veidokai, loloma, vuvale, and veiqaravi, she brings care and humility to her work.
Outside of work, Jade enjoys staying active at the gym, spending time with loved ones, giving back to Pacific communities, and exploring good food as a self-confessed foodie ☀️