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A. Researching best practice alternative dispute resolution and:• developing the draft rules for a new dispute resolution scheme to enable clients of Toka Tū Ake EQC to contest decisions in a fair and robust process, • identifying key requirements and expectations to inform the selection of a preferred provider of the scheme through a closed procurement process.B. Researching and determining the elements required of a robust service for the independent review of client complaints… Show more A. Researching best practice alternative dispute resolution and:• developing the draft rules for a new dispute resolution scheme to enable clients of Toka Tū Ake EQC to contest decisions in a fair and robust process, • identifying key requirements and expectations to inform the selection of a preferred provider of the scheme through a closed procurement process.B. Researching and determining the elements required of a robust service for the independent review of client complaints about Toka Tū Ake EQC’s conduct in managing their claim. Show less

Preparing Ministerial briefings, memos and other communication material in relation to the development of the Therapeutic Products Bill and its introduction to ParliamentManaging appropriate and strategically sound responses to departmental correspondence and Official Information Act requests in relation to the Bill

Preparing briefings, memos and other advice for the Minister of Conservation and Senior Management on the establishment of the MOP Board and Unit. Preparation of a draft Terms of Reference for the MOP Board.Managing appropriate and strategically sound responses to departmental and Ministerial correspondence and Official Information Act requests in relation to the MOP

Providing advice on the impact of Government COVID policy changes. Managing appropriate and strategically sound responses to departmental and Ministerial correspondence and Official Information Act requests in relation to the DOC COVID-19 policy for accommodation and facilities.

Identifying and developing proposed amendments to maritime regulatory legislation and advancing them through the Ministerial processes.

The development of operational policy and procedures to ensure WorkSafe develops high quality regulatory practices, including:· Development of a draft operational policy statement on WorkSafe’s use of powers under the Search and Surveillance Act 2012.· Researching current practices in relation to certain statutory notifications and recommending improvements.· Reviewing an existing operational policy and developing recommendations for redrafting.· Other activities to support the… Show more The development of operational policy and procedures to ensure WorkSafe develops high quality regulatory practices, including:· Development of a draft operational policy statement on WorkSafe’s use of powers under the Search and Surveillance Act 2012.· Researching current practices in relation to certain statutory notifications and recommending improvements.· Reviewing an existing operational policy and developing recommendations for redrafting.· Other activities to support the team’s outputs as required Show less

Scoping and planning a cross sector health and disability system forum

Consolidating draft government policy material, and researching overseas practice, to develop a draft consultation paper on the government’s proposed Medicinal Cannabis Regulatory Scheme.

Ministry of JusticeWorking in a cross-government team responsible for improving the systemic response to family violence, including:· Development of a detailed financial model (including options) and business case and budget bid documents for the establishment of the new Family and Sexual Violence Business Unit. · Critiquing the work of others (including liaising with other agencies).

Contributing to the delivery of the Ministry’s objectives through· developing Cabinet papers to support the introduction of new legislation for the regulation of therapeutic products.· Developing advice on the preferred institutional form of a proposed new regulatory body and drafting advice for Ministers on the issues and recommendations.· Providing advice and analysis on new proposed legislation.· Preparing other advice for the Minister of Health as required.

Working in a cross-government team responsible for improving the systemic response to family violence, including:· Working collaboratively within the team to identify and develop recommendations for system improvement.· Contributing to the development of a Cabinet paper.· Contributing to the development of budget bid documents and business case.· Developing a detailed cost model for a new initiative. · Critiquing the work of others (including liaising with other… Show more Working in a cross-government team responsible for improving the systemic response to family violence, including:· Working collaboratively within the team to identify and develop recommendations for system improvement.· Contributing to the development of a Cabinet paper.· Contributing to the development of budget bid documents and business case.· Developing a detailed cost model for a new initiative. · Critiquing the work of others (including liaising with other agencies).· Acting as a point of contact on Budget 2018 issues. Show less

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Administering, reviewing and improving the team’s deliverables, including· Oversight of a discretionary government fund within the Justice Sector, including identifying process and strategic improvements, preparing advice for senior managers and sector Ministers, liaison with sector agencies, Treasury and Minister’s offices, and managing a funding round.· Monitoring six Justice sector Crown entities and providing advice and performance feedback to the Minister on them, including… Show more Administering, reviewing and improving the team’s deliverables, including· Oversight of a discretionary government fund within the Justice Sector, including identifying process and strategic improvements, preparing advice for senior managers and sector Ministers, liaison with sector agencies, Treasury and Minister’s offices, and managing a funding round.· Monitoring six Justice sector Crown entities and providing advice and performance feedback to the Minister on them, including strategic, operational, financial and risk analysis.· Ensuring the entities’ budgets, forecasts and financial management processes are effectively managed and that any consequences are identified.· Assisting the entities to produce accountability documents as defined in the Crown Entities Act 2004 and advising Ministers on the quality of those documents.· Developing responses to Official Information Act requests and Ministerial correspondence.· Coaching and mentoring junior staff. Show less

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

• Revising and updating the policies and criteria that govern the New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Fund and obtaining their approval from the Minister for Disability Issues.• Developing applicants’ guidance, application forms and reporting documents for a contestable funding round of the NZSL Fund, and responding to queries about the Fund.• Providing Secretariat services to the NZSL Board – arranging meetings, taking and finalising minutes, answering board members’ queries, arranging… Show more • Revising and updating the policies and criteria that govern the New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Fund and obtaining their approval from the Minister for Disability Issues.• Developing applicants’ guidance, application forms and reporting documents for a contestable funding round of the NZSL Fund, and responding to queries about the Fund.• Providing Secretariat services to the NZSL Board – arranging meetings, taking and finalising minutes, answering board members’ queries, arranging training for members.• Overseeing grants made from the NZSL Fund - monitoring delivery and reporting, developing variations to contracts as required.• Liaising with sector bodies.Identifying process improvements for the NZSL Board and Secretariat Show less

Wellington

• Managing appropriate and strategically sound responses to Ministerial correspondence and departmental and ministerial Official Information Act requests.• Developing and managing relationships across the Ministry.

Working with ministry staff to provide assurance that ministerial correspondence and Official Information Act responses are of a high quality and are provided in a timely manner.Developing and maintaining sound working relationships with stakeholders and my teamContributing to the performance of the team by supporting the manager, and mentoring and coaching staff

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Establishment of a new advisory board and the development of a policy framework and processes for a new discretionary fund

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Analysing data and developing quantitative reports for the Minister for Social Development on the benefit system.

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Wellington

Bsc, Geology

Geology, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Geography