Our Team

Our Team

Here is a glimpse of the very best resort team in Fiji. (Just ask Oneta returning guests or see our Trip Advisor reviews) Primary job responsibilities are listed, but every single team member can be found pitching in to assist their teammates (who are also family members in many instances) wherever and whenever needed. That care for one another is the Fijian way and the Oneta way — and the real reason why our guests return again and again.

Here is a glimpse of the very best resort team in Fiji. (Just ask Oneta returning guests or see our Trip Advisor reviews) Primary job responsibilities are listed, but every single team member can be found pitching in to assist their teammates (who are also family members in many instances) wherever and whenever needed. That care for one another is the Fijian way and the Oneta way — and the real reason why our guests return again and again.

Richard Mercer

General Manager

The General Manager, Richard Mercer, who discovered Oneta in late 2017 while searching for the perfect fishing vacation, is now the incomparable leader of this uniquely capable Oneta Team. He expertly arranges and guides the daily activities by moving around guests, staff and boats as dictated by weather, wind and tides. Richard hails from an established Fijian hospitality family and spent his childhood days in the village of Waivunia on Savu Savu while his parents Lynette and Robin Mercer managed Kon Tiki Lodge and Namali.

He spent his carefree childhood with cane knife in hand before heading to a boarding school in New Zealand at the tender age of eight. Richard is the first person to greet guests and the last to wave goodbye — and is an integral part of the evening bar and dinner conversations.

Richard Mercer

General Manager

The General Manager, Richard Mercer, who discovered Oneta in late 2017 while searching for the perfect fishing vacation, is now the incomparable leader of this uniquely capable Oneta Team. He expertly arranges and guides the daily activities by moving around guests, staff and boats as dictated by weather, wind and tides. Richard hails from an established Fijian hospitality family and spent his childhood days in the village of Waivunia on Savu Savu while his parents Lynette and Robin Mercer managed Kon Tiki Lodge and Namali.

He spent his carefree childhood with cane knife in hand before heading to a boarding school in New Zealand at the tender age of eight. Richard is the first person to greet guests and the last to wave goodbye — and is an integral part of the evening bar and dinner conversations.

Aleveo Turaganivalu (Ale)

Construction

Ame Rareba (Ame)

Head Chef

Apenisa Erene Basilio (Ben)

Bartender and Systems

Apimeleki Sikoa (Siko)

Boat Captain

Autiko Qaliso (Tiko)

Marine Guide and Deck Hand

Donata Bati (Don)

Boat Captain and Marine Mechanic

Elenoa Baleisuva (Elenoa)

Assistant GM and Head of Operations

Gabrielle Setareki (Gabby)

Maintenance

George Robert Setareki (George)

Boat Captain, Bartender & Fishing Guide

Isimeli Nacika (Sim)

Head Fishing Guide, Marine Guide, Boat Captain

Isoa Sigalagilagi Vakuruivalu (Isoa)

Chef and Kitchen Operations

Jerry Mataisau Whitworth (Jerry)

Farmer and Gardens

Jonani Madanavatu (Jonani)

Head of Landscaping and Walking Tours

Jonani Taira (Jonani)

Head of Housekeeping, Masseur

Josaia Vatu (Vatu or Stone)

Boat Captain, Marine Guide and Rescue Diver

Kasanita Lala (Kasa)

Guest Services

Kiniviliame Turagabeci (Kini)

Housekeeping

Laisiasa Coqe Tokalaulevu (Lai)

Boat Captain and Marine Mechanic

Mareselo Vakataletale (Mare)

Construction

Meli Vunivau (Meli)

Boat Captain, Airport Transfers

Mereani Osea (Ani)

Masseuse and Guest Services

Mikaele Koronasau (Mika)

Kitchen and Staff Cook

Milika Sivo (Milika)

Housekeeping

Peni Finau (Ben)

Chef

Ratu Kalivakatoga Usaia Kirailevu (Usa)

Lead Hand, Construction

Saimoni Niukula Nacagilevu (Niu)

Deck Hand

Sakiasi Bose (Saki)

Kitchen Support

Samuela Rourou (Samu)

Landscaping and Tree Climber

Saviriana Tuburuarua (Savi)

Guest Services and Kitchen

Suliano Torogia (Suli)

Construction

Vaseva Cakaulala (Va)

Laundry and Housekeeping

Viliame Fonolahi (Villy or Big Bill)

Dive Instructor and Head of Dive Operations

Viliame Ikalamata (Bill Gates or Little Bill)

Rescue Diver and Boat Captain

Vonijese Saniteri Ravono (Vo)

Divemaster

Voreqe Togawai (Frank)

Night Watchman and Security

Martin, Liz, Eva & Noah

Our family (Liz, Martin and our two kids Eva and Noah) have spent many years travelling the world before landing on this amazing spot in the Kadavu Archipelago. It is a home for us, a home for our incredible staff and we hope our guests will consider it as their home away from home as well.

Martin, Liz, Eva & Noah

Our family (Liz, Martin and our two kids Eva and Noah) have spent many years travelling the world before landing on this amazing spot in the Kadavu Archipelago. It is a home for us, a home for our incredible staff and we hope our guests will consider it as their home away from home as well.

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