The LEVEKI Experience

At LEVEKI, every partnership is built on trust, collaboration, and a genuine commitment to people. The feedback we receive reflects the relationships we build and the lasting impact we strive to create.

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SELENA ARMSTRONG

Thank you for the warmth, honesty and energy you brought to our HSR Development Day. Your session was undoubtedly one of the highlights of the day, and the  authenticity you brought made a lasting impression on everyone in the room.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE SHOPCARE CHARITABLE TRUST

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Afele has a well-earned reputation for delivering projects that are both high quality and of genuine benefit to the people they aim to serve. His ability to connect meaningfully with Māori and Pacific peoples, combined with his understanding of workplace safety and wellbeing, makes him uniquely capable.

CURATING CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE FOR THE SAFETY INDUSTRY

GREG DEARSLY

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“Afele has a passion for our people, empathy for those who carry invisible trauma, and the drive to uplift the wellbeing of Māori and Pasifika communities through authentic storytelling…”

TRUSTEE TE ROOPU MARUTAU

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MOIRA LOACH

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“Thank you for bringing so much warmth, wisdom and authenticity to both your Law and Lore session and the panel discussion. Your contribution was a big part of what made the day so engaging and meaningful, and the feedback has been incredibly positive.”

PROJECT MANAGER SHOPCARE CHARITABLE TRUST

ARADHNA NARAYAN

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MIKE O’BRIEN

My background is as a business leader, Principal/Director of Navona, Chair of HASANZ (Health and Safety Association of New Zealand), and Founder of Govn365. Over the past five years, I have been promoting safety leadership, workforce development, the use of technology to reduce harm, better regulation, and cultural competency.

Afele has been instrumental in two key projects supporting and leading cultural collaboration, capability, competency, and workforce development. He is patient, thoughtful, and genuinely caring.

CONNECTOR COLLABORATOR ELEVATOR

FOR THE SAFETY INDUSTRY

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A massive thank you Afele Paea for setting the scene for what was an epic day of bringing together a range of people from all walks of life to work on ideas to create real change in the labour hire sector.

If you need someone to come talk to your organisation about the importantance of understanding cultural intelligence in a safe and supportive space, reach out to Afele!

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