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• As Wellington city councils first youth engagement specialist - I developed and executed a strategic vision to enhance engagement and outcomes for young people in Wellington.• Implemented the Strategy for Children and Young People, delivering for Pōneke's 60,000 rangatahi and tamariki.• Delivered deliberative engagement processes, including Citizens’ Assemblies, to engage diverse and marginalized communities.• Led a research-based youth-focused elections campaign… Show more • As Wellington city councils first youth engagement specialist - I developed and executed a strategic vision to enhance engagement and outcomes for young people in Wellington.• Implemented the Strategy for Children and Young People, delivering for Pōneke's 60,000 rangatahi and tamariki.• Delivered deliberative engagement processes, including Citizens’ Assemblies, to engage diverse and marginalized communities.• Led a research-based youth-focused elections campaign, resulting in a 10% increase in voter turnout.• Advocated for children and young people, spearheading efforts to lower the voting age to 16, including working with elected officials to submit to central government. • Lead the engagement to create and deliver a brand new youth hub – Te Tai Ohinga, in central Wellington for young people aged 13-18 featuring a podcasting studio, study spaces, wheel chair accessible kitchen and gaming zone. Show less

Wellington, New Zealand

Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

• Developed and implemented strategic communications plans to amplify the organization’s mission and engage young women across Wellington.• Successfully grew social media presence, increasing followers to over 5,000 through innovative content creation and engagement strategies.• Managed all communications channels, including social media, newsletters, and websites, ensuring consistent messaging and outreach.• Provided advice and guidance to external organisations on how… Show more • Developed and implemented strategic communications plans to amplify the organization’s mission and engage young women across Wellington.• Successfully grew social media presence, increasing followers to over 5,000 through innovative content creation and engagement strategies.• Managed all communications channels, including social media, newsletters, and websites, ensuring consistent messaging and outreach.• Provided advice and guidance to external organisations on how to reach young audiences effectively including the #ItsMyMove Sport New Zealand campaign, • Led marketing and engagement efforts for key events, including Sport New Zealand’s national Women + Girls Summit 2022, resulting in increased participation and attendance. Show less

• Led the design and delivery of award winning co-designed wellbeing programs for young women across the central Wellington region reaching thousands of young people.• Developed policies, strategies and guides to support the organisations wider visions and ensure engagement with young people was safe and aligned to best practice youth work. • Managed and secured funding for youth programmes, achieving a $25,000 increase in fundraising through strategic campaigns and… Show more • Led the design and delivery of award winning co-designed wellbeing programs for young women across the central Wellington region reaching thousands of young people.• Developed policies, strategies and guides to support the organisations wider visions and ensure engagement with young people was safe and aligned to best practice youth work. • Managed and secured funding for youth programmes, achieving a $25,000 increase in fundraising through strategic campaigns and events.• Co-led the creation and implementation of new initiatives such as "The Conversation Collective" podcast series, promoting youth voices and leadership.• Built strong relationships with local organisations, schools, community leaders and government organisations to begin shifting the system our young people live within to be more wellbeing focused and centre the voices of our young people. Show less