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Event Agenda

APCC Oceania 2026

June 10 (Wednesday)

Career Fair

HGB 273/275
9:00 am certified students early access | 9:30 am for all students

Exclusive Networking event - Invite Only

Stake Center 190
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Devotional: President Wakolo

Stake Center 143 (North Chapel)
7:00 pm

June 11 (Thursday)

Student Interviews

Cannon Activities Center (CAC) | Certified students by invitation
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

June 12 (Friday)

Hawaii Career Fair

Cannon Activities Center (CAC)
9:00 am

We are grateful and welcome the following employers and delegates. Learn about your future employers below.

EDUCATION

1. Church Schools / Pacific Church Schools (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints)

Website
Pacific Church Schools
Location
Auckland, New Zealand
Contact
Renee Mariner-Solomon, Operations Manager; Sidney Daniels, Associate Director
Hiring For
Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Samoa, Tonga
Positions
Internship, Part-time, Full-time

About

Pacific Church Schools is a network of primary, middle, and high schools across the Pacific Islands operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. With approximately 450 employees, the schools serve communities in Fiji, Kiribati, Samoa, Tonga, and the Marshall Islands. They are seeking candidates across a wide range of teaching and support disciplines—particularly English/TESOL educators, IT specialists, math educators, and science teachers who can deliver quality education grounded in gospel values.

Majors of Interest

Arts & Humanities
Communication, Media and Culture, Art Education, English, English Education, History Education, Music, Social Science Education, TESOL, TESOL Education, Visual Arts
Math & Sciences
Biology, Computer Science, Health and Human Science, Health and Human Science Education, Information Technology, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Science Education
Professional Studies
Accounting, Business Education, Business Management, Elementary Education, Math Education, TESOL Education

2. Pacific Kids' Learning

Website
Pacific Kids' Learning
Location
Auckland, New Zealand & Gold Coast, Australia
Contact
Theresa Tupuola, Co-Founder and Education Director
Hiring For
Partnership-focused (not actively hiring at this time)
Positions
None

About

Pacific Kids' Learning (PKL) is an innovative education and creative technology organization focused on Indigenous Pasifika entrepreneurship, culturally grounded business practice, bilingual EdTech tools, and Pacific digital storytelling. PKL is not currently in a position to offer formal employment or internship placements for graduates, but is seeking long-term partnership opportunities with BYU–Hawaii in teacher training, digital education, and Pacific content development.

Majors of Interest

Arts & HumanitiesAnthropology and Cultural Sustainability, Art Education, Communication, Media and Culture, Hawaiian Studies, History, History Education, Pacific Studies, Music, TESOL, TESOL Education, Social Science Education, Visual Arts, English, English Education
Math & Sciences
Information Technology, Science Education
Professional Studies
TESOL Education, Social Work, Elementary Education

HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES

3. LBJ Tropical Medical Center

Website
LBJ Tropical Medical Center
LinkedIn
LBJ Tropical Medical Center LinkedIn
Location
Fagaalu, American Samoa
Contact
Lawrence Apo, CIO
Hiring For
Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, New Zealand
Positions
Internship, Part-time

About

Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ) Tropical Medical Center is the only public hospital in American Samoa, located in Fagaalu, Maoputasi County. Opened in 1968, it is a 150-bed general acute care facility ranked among the best hospitals in the Pacific. It operates 24/7 emergency services and includes specialized units in tuberculosis, obstetrics, dialysis, mental health, and behavioral health. LBJ serves as the primary healthcare institution for American Samoa's population of approximately 50,000 and is funded through Medicaid, U.S. Department of the Interior grants, and the American Samoa Government. The center is seeking candidates interested in contributing to healthcare across medicine, social work, IT, finance, business administration, and data management.

Majors of Interest

Arts & Humanities
Communication, Media and Culture
Math & Sciences
Biology, Computer Science, Health and Human Science, Health and Human Science Education, Information Technology, Psychology, Science Education
Professional Studies
Accounting, Business Education, Business Management, Construction and Facilities Management, Social Work

4. Empower Pacific

Website
Empower Pacific
Location
Lautoka City, Fiji (offices also in Suva, Nadi, Labasa, and satellite locations)
Contact
Mereisi Nainoka Tavaiqia, Operations Programs Manager
Hiring For
Fiji
Positions
Internship, Part-time, Full-time

About

Empower Pacific is Fiji's leading non-governmental mental health and psychosocial support organization. Founded more than two decades ago, it provides professional counselling, social work, crisis response, justice support, and community wellbeing programs. Its mission is to empower individuals and communities to reach their full potential through holistic health and social development services. Empower Pacific operates offices in Suva, Lautoka, Nadi, and Labasa, with counsellors embedded in all major hospitals across Fiji. The organization runs a 24/7 toll-free counselling helpline and has partnered with UNDP, the European Union, and the Australian Humanitarian Partnership. It is actively seeking graduates with qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, and Counselling.

Majors of Interest

Arts & Humanities
Social Science Education
Math & Sciences
Psychology
Professional Studies
Social Work

5. Le Afioʻaga o Aotearoa Trust

Website
Le Afioʻaga o Aotearoa Trust
Location
Auckland, New Zealand
Contact
Shana Malio-Satele, General Manager
Hiring For
New Zealand, Samoa
Positions
Internship, Part-time, Full-time

About

Le Afioʻaga o Aotearoa Trust is a New Zealand-based organization providing health, social, and wellbeing services to Pacific communities. The Trust works to support Pasifika families through culturally responsive services. It is seeking candidates with backgrounds in health sciences, psychology, and Pacific-focused disciplines.

Majors of Interest

Arts & Humanities
Anthropology and Cultural Sustainability, Communication, Media and Culture, English, Pacific Studies, TESOL, TESOL Education
Math & Sciences
Health and Human Science, Health and Human Science Education, Psychology
Professional Studies
TESOL Education

6. South Seas Healthcare

Website
South Seas Healthcare
LinkedIn
South Seas Healthcare Trust LinkedIn
Location
Ōtara, South Auckland, New Zealand
Contact
Lemalu Silao Vaisola, CEO
Hiring For
Australia, Samoa, Fiji
Positions
Internship, Part-time, Full-time

About

South Seas Healthcare is Ōtara's largest Pacific health provider, founded in February 1999 to serve the Pacific population in Counties Manukau, South Auckland. The organization delivers a wide range of clinical, community and social services for the entire family, with the vision of 'excellent health and well-being for Pacific people and all communities.' South Seas is a member of the Alliance Health Plus PHO, New Zealand's only Pacific-led Primary Health Organisation, and serves communities where more than 45% of residents identify as Pacific. Services include primary care, Well Child, Whānau Ora, youth services, mental health, rheumatic fever prevention, and social services. The organization is seeking candidates in health sciences and business management.

Majors of Interest

Arts & Humanities
Communication, Media and Culture
Math & Sciences
Health and Human Science
Professional Studies
Business Management, Hospitality and Tourism Management

7. MANAWISE Group

Website
MANAWISE Group
LinkedIn
MANAWISE Group LinkedIn
Location
Brisbane, Australia (also offices in Cairns, Mackay, Papua New Guinea, and New Zealand)
Contact
Andrew Fa'avale, CEO
Hiring For
Australia, Fiji, Kiribati, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tonga
Positions
Internship, Part-time, Full-time

About

MANAWISE Group is an integrated community-advancement firm with offices in Brisbane, Cairns, Mackay, Papua New Guinea, and New Zealand. Founded in 2022, MANAWISE has grown to a team of over 120 people across five entities: MANAWISE Care (child protection and NDIS services), MANAWISE Consulting (community development, strategy, research), MANAWISE People (workforce solutions and recruitment), MANAWISE Education (nationally accredited training), and Mana Pasifika (non-profit advocacy). The group is Pacific-owned and Pacific-focused, creating culturally grounded, person-centred solutions in youth work, health, governance, social policy, and Pasifika cultural training. It seeks individuals driven by identity, values, and purpose—particularly those with backgrounds in social work, psychology, policy, Pacific studies, and health.

Majors of Interest

Arts & Humanities
Anthropology and Cultural Sustainability, Communication, Media and Culture, Pacific Studies, Social Science Education
Math & Sciences
Health and Human Science, Health and Human Science Education
Professional Studies
Business Management, Social Work

HOSPITALITY & TOURISM

8. Sheraton Samoa Aggie Grey's Hotel and Bungalows (Marriott International)

Website
Marriott International
Location
Apia, Samoa
Contact
Desiree Amy Ulia, Learning & Development Manager; Raj Chahar, General Manager
Hiring For
Samoa
Positions
Internship, Part-time, Full-time

About

Sheraton Samoa Aggie Grey's Hotel and Bungalows is a historic landmark hotel on Apia Harbor, originally opened in 1933 by Samoan entrepreneur Aggie Grey. Part of the Sheraton brand under Marriott International since 2016, the property is recognized for its rich cultural heritage and has hosted notable guests including Marlon Brando and Gary Cooper. Located steps from the shores of the South Pacific in central Apia, it offers traditional Samoan bungalows, fine dining, and cultural experiences such as weekly Fia Fia Night featuring traditional cuisine and fire-dancing. The hotel is actively seeking candidates across hospitality and tourism management, accounting, construction, facilities management, and IT.

Majors of Interest

Arts & Humanities
None specified
Math & Sciences
Information Technology
Professional Studies
Accounting, Construction and Facilities Management, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Business Management

9. Crowne Plaza Residence Port Moresby (IHG)

Website
Crowne Plaza Residence Port Moresby (IHG)
LinkedIn
Crowne Plaza Residences Port Moresby LinkedIn
Location
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Contact
Christopher Membung, HR Manager
Hiring For
Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Fiji
Positions
Full-time

About

Crowne Plaza Residence Port Moresby is a hotel operated under IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world's largest hotel companies, providing premium accommodation and hospitality services in Papua New Guinea's capital. IHG's Crowne Plaza brand operates across 100+ countries. The property is seeking full-time candidates in hospitality management, construction, facilities management, and IT to support its operations.

Majors of Interest

Arts & Humanities
Communication, Media and Culture
Math & Sciences
Information Technology, Health and Human Science Education, Health and Human Science
Professional Studies
Business Management, Construction and Facilities Management, Hospitality and Tourism Management

10. My Tahiti Escapes

Website
My Tahiti Escapes
Location
Moorea, French Polynesia
Contact
Caroline Raimbaul, Co-owner/Manager; SPTO Board Member for Private Sector
Hiring For
Samoa, Tonga, New Zealand
Positions
Internship, Part-time, Full-time

About

My Tahiti Escapes is a boutique tourism company based in Moorea, French Polynesia, offering authentic, personalized travel experiences rooted in Polynesian culture and values. Moorea is a volcanic island 17 km northwest of Tahiti in the Society Islands, renowned for its dramatic mountains, turquoise lagoons, and pristine beaches. My Tahiti Escapes seeks candidates with a strong appreciation for Pacific culture, excellent communication and guest experience skills, and a commitment to sustainable and responsible tourism. Language skills in English are required; French and additional Pacific languages are a plus.

Majors of Interest

Arts & Humanities
Anthropology and Cultural Sustainability, Communication, Media and Culture, Pacific Studies, Hawaiian Studies
Math & Sciences
Health and Human Science Education, Political Science
Professional Studies
Business Management, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Social Work

CONSTRUCTION

11. Pacific Building Solutions (PBS)

Website
Pacific Building Schools
LinkedIn
Pacific Building Solutions LinkedIn
Location
Suva, Fiji (also facilities in Nadi)
Contact
Robert Semaan, Director
Hiring For
Fiji
Positions
Internship, Full-time

About

Pacific Building Solutions (PBS) is Fiji's largest locally owned construction company, with over 1,200 personnel and more than two decades of experience. Operating from facilities in Suva and Nadi, PBS specializes in high-end design and construction across resort and hotel developments, airport projects, marine and civil infrastructure, healthcare facilities, and residential projects. The company is known for its ability to execute complex builds in remote and challenging South Pacific environments. PBS is seeking candidates in construction, project management, facilities management, and accounting and finance.

Majors of Interest

Arts & Humanities
None specified
Math & Sciences
None specified
Professional Studies
Construction and Facilities Management, Accounting

12. Kateibwi Landscape & Construction


Website
Kateibwi Landscape & Construction
Location
Tarawa, Kiribati
Contact
Eritai Kateibwi, Managing Director
Hiring For
Kiribati
Positions
Internship, Part-time, Full-time

About

Kateibwi Landscape & Construction is a Kiribati-based company specializing in landscaping and construction services. The company is looking for candidates with skills in project management, problem-solving, creativity, carpentry, masonry, concrete work, heavy equipment operation, blueprint reading, and accounting to support its operations across Kiribati.

Majors of Interest

Arts & Humanities
None specified
Math & Sciences
Health and Human Science, Political Science
Professional Studies
Accounting, Business Management, Construction and Facilities Management, Hospitality and Tourism Management

GOVERNMENT

13. The Kingdom of Tonga – Ministry of Internal Affairs

Website
Ministry of Internal Affairs - Tonga
Location
Nukuʻalofa, Tonga
Contact
Fane Fotu Fituafe, Minister of Internal Affairs
Hiring For
Tonga
Positions
Internship, Part-time, Full-time

About

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kingdom of Tonga is a government agency responsible for overseeing internal governance, community development, and public administration for the Tongan people. The Ministry is seeking qualified graduates across the social sciences, information technology, health, and business fields to serve Tonga's public sector and contribute to national development.

Majors of Interest

Arts & Humanities
Communication, Media and Culture, Anthropology and Cultural Sustainability, Social Science Education, Pacific Studies
Math & Sciences
Computer Science, Health and Human Science, Health and Human Science Education, Information Technology, Political Science
Professional Studies
Business Management, Accounting, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Social Work

EVENT MANAGEMENT

14. Pacific Games Organizing Committee – Tahiti 2027

Website
Pacific Games Organizing Committee - Tahiti 2027
Location
Papeete, French Polynesia
Contact
Parker Noelline, President; Steeve Raoulx, CEO
Hiring For
French Polynesia (primarily)
Positions
Internship, Part-time, Full-time

About

The Pacific Games Organizing Committee for Tahiti 2027 is responsible for organizing the 18th Pacific Games, an international multi-sport event set to host 24 Pacific nations, 24 sports, 4,500 athletes, 800 technical officers, and over 4,000 volunteers. The committee is actively seeking skilled candidates across event management, hospitality, construction, technology, and communications. Note: The organization's primary web presence is currently through Facebook.

Majors of Interest

Arts & Humanities
Communication, Media and Culture, Intercultural Peacebuilding, English, TESOL
Math & Sciences
Computer Science, Information Technology, Psychology
Professional Studies
Construction and Facilities Management, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Business Management

15. Tahiti Expert Events (TEE)

Website
Tahiti Expert Events
Location
Papeete, French Polynesia
Contact
Tekarohi Dexter, CEO
Hiring For
French Polynesia
Positions
Internship, Part-time, Full-time

About

Tahiti Expert Events (TEE) is a French Polynesian event management and consulting firm with expertise in business, marketing, politics, management, and education. TEE seeks candidates with strong leadership and management skills, AI/digital certifications, multilingual capabilities, and project management experience.

Majors of Interest

Arts & Humanities
Communication, Media and Culture
Math & Sciences
Political Science
Professional Studies
Business Management, Business Education, Hospitality and Tourism Management

ALUMNI / COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION

16. BYUH Alumni Samoa Chapter

Website
BYUH Alumni
Location
Apia, Samoa
Contact
Chapter President, BYUH Alumni Samoa Chapter
Hiring For
Samoa
Positions
Internship, Part-time, Full-time

About

The BYUH Alumni Samoa Chapter is the official BYU–Hawaii alumni network in Samoa, connecting graduates to foster community engagement, professional networking, and career development. The chapter supports alumni in management, social work, and political science, while also helping create pathways for new graduates entering the Samoan workforce.

Majors of Interest

Arts & Humanities
Anthropology and Cultural Sustainability, Communication, Media and Culture, Pacific Studies, Social Science Education, Visual Arts
Math & Sciences
Computer Science, Health and Human Science, Health and Human Science Education, Information Technology, Science Education
Professional Studies
Business Education, Business Management, Elementary Education, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Social Work

RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION

17. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Pacific Area)

Website
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
LinkedIn
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints LinkedIn
Location
Auckland, New Zealand (Church HQ: Salt Lake City, Utah)
Contact
Jonathan Warwick (Church Schools Director); Janene Matthews (Pacific HR/Talent Acquisition); Douglas Martin (Director for Temporal Affairs); Wayne Pemberton (Temple Construction Director); Adam Aalders (Temple Facilities Manager); Jeffery Nikoia (Pacific Education Manager); John Kendall (Welfare & Self-Reliance Manager)
Hiring For
Australia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu, and others
Positions
Internship, Part-time, Full-time

About

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Pacific Area Office is based in Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand, and oversees the Church's ecclesiastical and temporal activities across Australia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu, and beyond. Multiple departments are recruiting at APCC 2026: Church Schools (seeking teachers for ~450-employee K–12 school network across the Pacific), Temple Construction (overseeing new and existing temples in Asia and the Pacific), Temple Facilities Management (managing operations across Japan, Indonesia, Philippines, Pacific Islands, and more), Pacific Education, and Welfare and Self-Reliance programs. This is one of the largest and most diverse employers at the conference, with opportunities spanning education, construction, IT, accounting, social work, and administration across the entire Pacific.

Majors of Interest

Arts & Humanities
Communication, Media and Culture, English, English Education, History, History Education, Music, Pacific Studies, Social Science Education, TESOL, TESOL Education, Visual Arts
Math & Sciences
Biology, Computer Science, Health and Human Science, Health and Human Science Education, Information Technology, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Political Science, Psychology, Science Education
Professional Studies
Accounting, Business Education, Business Management, Construction and Facilities Management, Elementary Education, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Math Education, Social Work, TESOL Education