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Kaitaia, Northland, New Zealand

Te Hiku o Te Ika Iwi Development Trust provides a waka for local Iwi to work together, to enhance outcomes and make resources go further. Te Rarawa, Ngai Takoto and Te Aupōuri are currently actively involved and there are seats available for Ngāti Kuri and Ngāti Kahu to join in the future.The Joint Work Programme (JWP) established in 2018 is a co-governance model that brings together commercial and social development. The approach is embedded in shared decision-making and strong… Show more Te Hiku o Te Ika Iwi Development Trust provides a waka for local Iwi to work together, to enhance outcomes and make resources go further. Te Rarawa, Ngai Takoto and Te Aupōuri are currently actively involved and there are seats available for Ngāti Kuri and Ngāti Kahu to join in the future.The Joint Work Programme (JWP) established in 2018 is a co-governance model that brings together commercial and social development. The approach is embedded in shared decision-making and strong leadership that aligns strategic Iwi and Crown objectives to best serve the needs and aspirations of whanau in Te Hiku. As Project Manager I support the needs analysis of Iwi and the development of regional approaches and initiatives within the five pou or pillars of our programme: Economic Development, Infrastructure, Capacity Development, Education, and Social, cultural and environmental foundations. Show less

County Dublin, Ireland

As Ireland's largest equality NGO, Educate Together works to build a national network of equality-based primary and secondary schools; and continues to innovate in Ethical Education and other dynamic educational approaches. I was a sole fundraiser who worked with the CEO, national office staff and our advocates to manage and develop the major gift investment campaign and partnership portfolio in accordance with the organisation’s strategic goals. My key projects included managing the… Show more As Ireland's largest equality NGO, Educate Together works to build a national network of equality-based primary and secondary schools; and continues to innovate in Ethical Education and other dynamic educational approaches. I was a sole fundraiser who worked with the CEO, national office staff and our advocates to manage and develop the major gift investment campaign and partnership portfolio in accordance with the organisation’s strategic goals. My key projects included managing the delivery of a million dollar grant from Salesforce.org and being the charity partner at The Ireland Funds Annual New York City Gala.We relied on the generosity of others to support the expansion and resourcing of our school network, and our wider goals to tackle educational disadvantage and reform. Funding streams I looked after included Major Donors, Corporate Partnerships, Trusts & Foundations, Legacies, Community and Regular Giving. If you share the belief that every child should have the opportunity to learn and grow in an inclusive, democratic, innovative setting, please get in touch with fundraising@educatetogether.ie to discuss how you or your organisation could support the Educate Together movement. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Barnardo's is the UK's oldest and largest children's charity, transforming the lives of over 272,000 vulnerable young people and their families last financial year. The charity's ambition is to provide better outcomes for more children by focusing on three key pillars: stronger families, safer childhood's and positive futures. Barnardo's run over 1,000 children's services across the UK and are actively involved in research, lobbying and campaigning to improve the outlook for future generations.… Show more Barnardo's is the UK's oldest and largest children's charity, transforming the lives of over 272,000 vulnerable young people and their families last financial year. The charity's ambition is to provide better outcomes for more children by focusing on three key pillars: stronger families, safer childhood's and positive futures. Barnardo's run over 1,000 children's services across the UK and are actively involved in research, lobbying and campaigning to improve the outlook for future generations. As a part of the corporate fundraising team, I worked alongside our partners to realise our mutual goals and to maximise the positive impact our relationship could have in local communities, through fundraising, volunteering, gifts in kind, pro bono expertise and payroll giving.This was a dynamic role which required collaboration with numerous teams across Barnardo's, working collectively to deliver events, campaigns, creative and communications to optimise the potential of our partnerships and to offer the best outcomes for more children each year. Partners I managed include John Lewis, Network Rail, Bank of Ireland, Willis Towers Watson, Sainsbury's Corporate Services, Odgers Berndtson and Trinity Estates. I also supported the Santander, Saint-Gobain, Aldi, Balfour Beatty, Land Securities, Next and Hallmark Cards partnerships. Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

Global Women is committed to championing the future of leadership diversity and inclusion. Creating this step change by unleashing the deep expertise of an active membership and providing the platform for women and men to share advice, learn from each other and foster diversity within their organisations. By harnessing the talents of a diverse workforce we can accelerate prosperity here in New Zealand and globally.Building and maintaining positive relationships with 45+ high-profile… Show more Global Women is committed to championing the future of leadership diversity and inclusion. Creating this step change by unleashing the deep expertise of an active membership and providing the platform for women and men to share advice, learn from each other and foster diversity within their organisations. By harnessing the talents of a diverse workforce we can accelerate prosperity here in New Zealand and globally.Building and maintaining positive relationships with 45+ high-profile, globally recognised Global Women Investment Partners, including PwC, EY, Microsoft, GSK, Saatchi & Saatchi, Deloitte and McKinsey & Company. Providing high-calibre advice and development of joint strategies to leverage the benefits of Global Women’s diversity leadership brand. The role also involved proactively identifying mutual business opportunities and activities that provide value and alignment to both Global Women and our Investment Partners objectives.I worked alongside the Digital & Communications Manager and our PR Agency Acumen Republic, to activate the aspiration for inclusive leadership and leverage the influential voice of our brand and those of our partners in the marketplace.As the Partnership Manager I managed the event offerings especially tailored to our partners needs, this included the D&I MeetUps, Activation Series, Partners Dinner and co-hosted partner events such as the Fletcher Building FaB Breakfast Series, Deloitte Juliet Bourke Book Launch events and PwC Movers & Shapers Programme. This position was for a five month parental leave cover. Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

I feel privileged to have been involved in the continuous development and delivery of Global Women's leadership initiatives as the Producer of the Breakthrough Leaders Programme and Activation Series. A transformative opportunity, being on a journey with the most senior women in New Zealand has offered both professional and personal development through participating and contributing to best practice for our module-based workshops.We doubled the participants from 20 to 40 senior female… Show more I feel privileged to have been involved in the continuous development and delivery of Global Women's leadership initiatives as the Producer of the Breakthrough Leaders Programme and Activation Series. A transformative opportunity, being on a journey with the most senior women in New Zealand has offered both professional and personal development through participating and contributing to best practice for our module-based workshops.We doubled the participants from 20 to 40 senior female leaders for 2015-2016 and integrated new elements inline with global pedagogy, such as Design Thinking, Digital Disruption, Social Entrepreneurship, Book Club and Visibility Project.Writing of internal and external communications such as draft board papers, handbooks, speaker briefs, application forms, presentations, newsletters, brochures, advertising and event collateral.Sought supplier tenders, negotiated and wrote contracts for coaches, facilitators, venues and equipment needs.Financial reporting of monthly financial statements, budget development and tracking of expenditure in Xero to inform planning of resources within a $1 million dollar programme budget. Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

I was primarily responsible for overseeing the operations of the business and its event and programme offerings, including the coordination of the DiverseNZ Inc initiative. New skills I developed along this journey included business and programme development, supplier management, content development, forward planning, financial management, writing and social media.

Auckland, New Zealand

I thoroughly enjoyed this short stint being back with AUT colleagues, organising logistics and being on the ground at the AUT Business School's Matariki Festival Event - to recognise the Māori New Year. This contract included stakeholder relationship management, event design, set-up and hosting.

Kaitaia, New Zealand

Working within a socio-economically deprived area, I was fortunate to be a part of a values based team, who provided health services for a diverse range of cultures within a rural community. I developed strong communication and relationship building skills, advanced computer skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritise work in a highly pressurised and time poor environment.

Auckland, New Zealand

This was an exciting opportunity that came out of a university internship. As a virtual start-up, we worked to develop and sell educational computer games based on the New Zealand Secondary School Curriculum. In such a small team environment, I developed a wide range of skills from market analysis to identifying new opportunities, to testing and product recommendations, to cold calling for new customers, the creation of voice-over exemplar videos, and the management of website, social media and… Show more This was an exciting opportunity that came out of a university internship. As a virtual start-up, we worked to develop and sell educational computer games based on the New Zealand Secondary School Curriculum. In such a small team environment, I developed a wide range of skills from market analysis to identifying new opportunities, to testing and product recommendations, to cold calling for new customers, the creation of voice-over exemplar videos, and the management of website, social media and promotional materials. Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

Hāpai in Māori means to support, elevate and start.Project-based work ranging from mentoring students, to developing and implementing a marketing strategy for the Hokianga region during the 2011 Rugby World Cup. This included managing 10 sales staff on a day trip in Northland to experience the tourism package they promoted in Auckland. As a Hāpai I also offered tutoring and assistance with student learning, and managed events, activities and social occasions including logistics… Show more Hāpai in Māori means to support, elevate and start.Project-based work ranging from mentoring students, to developing and implementing a marketing strategy for the Hokianga region during the 2011 Rugby World Cup. This included managing 10 sales staff on a day trip in Northland to experience the tourism package they promoted in Auckland. As a Hāpai I also offered tutoring and assistance with student learning, and managed events, activities and social occasions including logistics, advertising and promotional activities. Show less

Auckland

Post-graduate role to advance research skills through the application of techniques such as data maps and to assist in the analysis and write-up of a research report. Good understanding of tikanga (Māori customs) and the Treaty of Waitangi, its principles and approaches to indigenous peoples’ economic development.

Auckland, New Zealand

This role held responsibility for the academic, social and emotional wellbeing of students. It included mentoring, mediation, accountability for fire evacuation and first aid; management of events, activities and social occasions; enforcement of rules and regulations.

Diploma In Fundraising Management

Master Of Business

Honours Degree

Bachelor Of Business

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