International Policy Analyst
Wellington, New Zealand
International Policy Analyst, leading on bilateral, United Nations, and international seabird conservation work, and supporting policy analysis and legal drafting in amending New Zealand's international fisheries legislation.• Introduced the International Fisheries Amendment Bill, following a two-year policy analysis, legal drafting, and Cabinet advisory process, successfully amending New Zealand's international fisheries legislation.• Wrote the New Zealand Delegation briefs and presentation to the United Nations General Assembly on the Sustainable Fisheries Resolution and the United Nations Fish Stocks Agreement.• Lead briefing writer and member of the New Zealand Delegation at Dialogues on Oceans and Fisheries with the European Union, United States of America, and China.• Advisor in the New Zealand Delegation at the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation.• Commended for excellent written briefs to the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Minister of Conservation, and reports to Cabinet.• Successfully competed an international negotiation course led by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.