Assisstant Ombudsman
Maualaivao Pepe Seiuli
Maualaivao born and raised in Samoa, joined the Office of the Ombudsman in 1992 when the Office was established at the Old Fono House of Parliament.
He assists the Ombudsman in the conduct of investigations against Government Ministries and agencies concerning complaints from members of the public relating to matters of defective administration. Maualaivao is responsible to the Ombudsman in the overall administration of the Office to ensure effective and efficient operations.
Prior to joining the Office of the Ombudsman, Maualaivao worked for the Office of the Public Service Commission as Chief management Advisory Officer dealing with Public Service Appeal matters. He was also an Advocate for the Commission in appeals against non promotions, appointments and disciplinary matters. Prior to that, he worked as a Senior Executive Officer for the Inland Revenue Department.
Our Staff
Good Governance Unit (GGU)
Fuimaono Vaiao Eteuati
Director Good Governance Unit
veteuati@ombudsman.gov.ws
Nepa Camilla Papalii - Saua
Principal Investigations Officer
nepa.papalii@ombudsman.gov.ws
Manino Eveni Tui
Senior Investigations Officer
manino.tui@ombudsman.gov.ws
Our Staff
National Human Rights Institution (NHRI)
[Vacant]
Director NHRI @ombudsman.gov.ws
Ellenlina Moala Tumua
Principal NHRI Advisor
ellenlinamtumua@ombudsman.gov.ws
Vaelei Apulu Ioasa
Senior NHRI Officer
vaelei.ioasa@ombudsman.gov.ws
Our Staff
Special Investigations Unit (SIU)
Lagafuaina Tavita
Director Special Investigations Unit lagafuaina@ombudsman.gov.ws
Leota Taalo Leota
Principal Investigations Officer
taalo.leota@ombudsman.gov.ws
[Vacant]
Senior Investigations Officer
@ombudsman.gov.ws
Our Staff
Engagement & Communications Unit (ECU)
Tupuola Toetu Isa’ako Tuiā
Director Engagement & Communications tuia@ombudsman.gov.ws
Michael Tamanikaiyaroi
Principal Multi-media Engagement Officer
michael.tam@ombudsman.gov.ws
Gagau Ah Kee
Senior Engagement Officer
gagau.ah-kee@ombudsman.gov.ws
Our Staff
Corporate Services Unit (CSU)
Loau Davina Rasch Salanoa
Director Corporate Services
davinarsalanoa@ombudsman.gov.ws
Folasāitu Ietitaia Seiuli
Senior Accounts Officer
iseiuli@ombudsman.gov.ws
Rosuweti Galuvao
Support Officer
rosuweti.galuvao@ombudsman.gov.ws
Salamasina Sanele
Clerical Officer
salamasina@ombudsman.gov.ws
Ropati Sitivi
Driver/Receptionist
ropati.sitivi@ombudsman.gov.ws
Mele Afato Taveuveu
Office Assistant/ Cleaner
mele.taveuveu@ombudsman.gov.ws