Sovaia Makulau
BCom (Hons), HRINZ
Senior People and Operations Advisor
Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington
Sovaia joined Studio Pacific Architecture in 2017 as an HR Advisor, graduating from Victoria University of Wellington in 2015 with a Bachelor of Commerce.
Sovaia has a background in human resources and business advisory within the private and public sector in Aotearoa. After 5 and a half years at Studio Pacific in the People team and a short break, Sovaia returned in 2023 in the role of EA to the Managing Director and Boards to cover a period of parental leave, and is now a Senior People and Operations Advisor.
Sovaia brings a people-focused approach to her role, supporting our team and various business functions within the studio.
Outside of the studio, Sovaia enjoys getting outdoors in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, discovering nature walks and spending quality family time with her husband and their son.
Qualifications and affiliations
- Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Management, Victoria University of Wellington, 2015
- Bachelor of Commerce Majoring in Management and Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations, Victoria University of Wellington, 2014
- Member of Human Resources Institute of New Zealand
Expertise
- Business Services