Her Waka (June 2026) — Personal Branding & Growth Tips
Personal Branding & Growth Tips
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About This Event
The fourth cohort of the HER WAKA series focuses on personal branding and career growth — treating your career like a Go-To-Market strategy.
Andrea Halal, Tech Marketing Leader at Ideqa and creator of Big Leap Energy, will share how she rebuilt her network and professional credibility after moving to New Zealand with no local connections. Drawing on nine years of marketing experience across TV, production, advertising, brand management, and B2B marketing, Andrea will walk participants through the practical steps for building visibility and trust when you are new, relocating, or pivoting.
Expect a grounded, strategy-driven session on using LinkedIn as a career tool (not a highlight reel), on why positioning matters as much as performance, and on how relationships quietly compound over time.
As with every HER WAKA cohort, RCSA will join the session to share insights on the current New Zealand job market and offer practical guidance on job-seeking.
HER WAKA is a dynamic, employment-focused programme delivered by SheSharp in Auckland for Ministry of Social Development clients who are ready to strengthen their pathway into work. Running monthly from March to June 2026, each session is a cohesive, repeatable event designed to build job readiness, confidence, and practical understanding of the New Zealand labour market.
What to Expect
Inspirational speakers sharing authentic employment journeys and practical lessons from navigating the New Zealand workforce
Employer and recruiter panels offering direct insight into current hiring expectations
Practical job-readiness sessions focused on professional presentation, interview confidence, and effective employer engagement
Clear and accessible employment rights guidance
Structured networking opportunities with employers, recruiters, and industry representatives
Time & location
academyEX
99 Khyber Pass Road, Grafton, Auckland 1023
Auckland
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