Your Voice,

Perfected in Words

At Amata Ministry, we believe that words can heal

—and the right support can transform lives.

About Us

Founded in Auckland, Amata Ministry exists to help people feel seen, heard, and supported - whether through compassionate social work or heartfelt written words.

Katerina Atoaga

Human Resources/Payroll Consultant FIFA WWC 2023

Human Resources/Payroll Consultant University of Auckland

Member of Auckland Samoan Trans Association (ASFA)

Katerina has survived two long term relationships one of 10 years and the other 9 years. Her first partner passed away from Leukemia while her last one died of an overdose. Katerina understands the trauma of not only losing loved ones but also the daily challenges that a transwoman faces during relationships and everything life as a transwoman pertains. Katerina also has a vast experience on how transwomen carry themselves in Corporate spaces to be seen and respected. She is an advocate for transgender people in the community and guides many young trans people to creating safe spaces and having a normal and successul life with family, personal relations, and religious communities in Auckland.

Lailoa

NZSWRB – New Zealand Social Work Registration Board 4328

ANZASW – Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers Member 9311

ACC Integrated Service for Sensitive Claims Registered PAS713

Certified Cross Cultural Supervision

Victim Support Counselor

Clinical Coordinator SW Health NZ

Lailoa possesses over twenty years of experience in social work, beginning her career as a community social worker after earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work. She advanced to the position of Practice Leader in an NGO in Auckland before moving to Brisbane, where she served as a Senior Child Safety Officer within the Queensland Government’s Department of Child Protection. Her extensive contributions to social work, both domestically and internationally, have established her as a respected figure among her peers and local authorities. In 2024 she completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Cross Cultural Supervision and worked as an Advanced Clinician social worker in the community for Counties Manukau.  Lailoa is committed to fostering community support and implementing improvement plans to enhance stability and productivity within families and communities.

We offer a unique blend of services across two key areas:

  • Social Work & Counselling: Providing emotional support, cultural advocacy, and trauma-informed care - especially for individuals navigating sensitive personal circumstances, including members of the trans community.

  • Content Writing Services: We specialise in emotionally intelligent content - helping people express love, apology, celebration, heartfelt letters to meaningful speeches, poetic vows to sensitive applications, we write the words you wish you could say - with clarity, empathy, and power.

Our Content Writing

What Makes Us Different:

  • ✅ Trauma-informed and culturally sensitive

  • ✅ Deep listeners and sharp thinkers

  • ✅ Discreet, respectful, and completely confidential

  • ✅ Passionate about people and words