Tavale has worked predominantly in the public sector across New Zealand, the USA and Australia. Through this diverse journey he has developed a unique approach to working in the relational space between individuals, cultures and systems.
Tavale has worked in community engagement, facilitation and consultant roles across multiple sectors including child protection, health, justice and education, as well as the corporate sector.
With significant experience working interculturally, primarily between government and community, Tavale is passionate about creating dignified and respectful spaces that allow innovative outcomes to emerge. He brings an Indigenous inquiry and deep relational posture to his work.