Arama Pine

Māori • Manaaki Tangata Certificate in Bicultural Social Services (Level 4) 

Arama Pine is a Community Support Worker in the Ola Fiafia Mental Health team based in Wellington. 

He joined Vaka Tautua in May 2022, and was previously was at Nurse Maude as a support worker. Through Te Wananga O Aotearoa Arama has received a Level 4 Certificate in Bicultural Social Services. 

As part of his work he enjoys working with people to maintain respectful relationships and create safe spaces. Arama is passionate about connecting with Pacific and Māori communities and contributing to our people.

“Kaua e mate wheke, me mate uruoa” - “Do not concede like an octopus, but fight like a hammerhead shark”