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Designed and managed submissions analysis on behalf of the Review PanelProvided written and verbal advice to senior leaders and PanelDesigned and supervised delivery of submissions summary report

Whanganui, New Zealand

I joined Whanganui District Council in the newly established role of Senior Democracy Advisor, tasked with leading the then-Governance Services Team. In my time at Council, I revamped the team to build it into an expert advisory function, supporting Councillors and senior managers to deliver best practice decision making processes. My role evolved into Democracy Services Manager, as I expanded the team to take on Council's official information management as well as support to the Mayor.I transformed internal technical process and drafted policies to ensure legislative compliance.Ahead of the 2022 election, I took on the on site management of the election, bringing in external expertise and a digital first process to provide efficient and reliable results for the community.

Far North District, New Zealand

I led a team of 5 providing procedural and administrative support to elected members and staff at the Far North District Council. We managed all formal meetings at Council, Committee, and Community Board and ensured these are conducted in line with Standing Orders and relevant legislation. After joining the team in late 2016, I worked to strengthen the advisory function and support effective and compliant decision making by elected members to help Council achieve its vision of He Whenua Rangatira - A district of sustainable prosperity and well-being.

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

As clerk I managed the provision of secretariat services to a designated select committee, carrying out their roles on behalf of the Clerk of the House. I provided procedural and legislative advice to committee members as well as managing committee work programmes and administration. I led a number of new initiatives in the communications and public engagement space, including the first use of Facebook by a select committee, as well as greater media presence and promotion of committee business. I piloted the use of television and web video advertising to reach new audiences.The Local Government and Environment Committee was consistently one of Parliament's busiest, with a range of high profile legislation being considered including those relating to moving post-quake Canterbury from recovery to regeneration, as well reforms in the resource management and environment areas.Additional achievements:• working as an understudy for the Parliamentary Relations programme supporting the management of incoming and outgoing visits by MPs and foreign VIPs• recipient of the Office of the Clerk's inaugural "Innovator Award"• devising and managing a research project to investigate new ways of obtaining public input into select committee consideration of bills and inquiries• revamping the Office's presentation materials for use with professional audiences and the general public• Office liaison with the New Zealand Business and Parliament Trust, which including making presentations to corporate attendees

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

The Regulations Review Committee is empowered to examine all secondary legislation and acts on Parliament’s behalf to ensure that delegated law-making powers are being used appropriately. Its work includes investigating complaints about regulations, and examines proposed regulation-making powers in bills for consistency with good legislative practice.As clerk I managed the committee's work programme and provided procedural advice, as well as prepared the committee's reports to Parliament. This role also involved liaising with officials from across the Parliamentary and government sectors, as well stakeholders from academia, the law, and the business sector.

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Select committee report writers provide writing, advisory, and research services for committees as they consider a wide variety of business, including bills, financial reviews, and inquiries. They attend select committee meetings and must develop strong working relationships with both members of Parliament, Ministers, and advisers from government departments. Report writers also frequently deal with written and verbal queries from media and members of the public. I was primarily been assigned to the Māori Affairs Committee, gaining a lot of experience with Treaty settlement legislation. In addition I assisted a number of other committees, including Commerce and Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade, broadening my experience and understanding of Parliament’s role in these areas.In addition to my core role, I was involved in a number of interesting projects:• accompanying the Māori Affairs Committee's delegation to Australia, visiting the Federal Parliament and other organisations in Canberra, Sydney, and Alice Springs, with a particular interest in projects working to improve outcomes for indigenous Australian children• assisting in the planning and running of the first Pacific Parliamentary Forum, particularly the production of the conference handbook, including preparing delegate biographies• establishing a Community of Practice with my colleagues to facilitate knowledge sharing and support among a team of 13 report writers• acting as a liaison officer for a 9 person delegation attending the Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth• contributing to a Commonwealth sponsored report on reform for the government of the Kingdom of Lesotho• pitching and writing a number of website articles to inform the public about the 2014 general election in relation to Parliament

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Clerks manage the provision of secretariat services to a designated select committee, carrying out their roles on behalf of the Clerk of the House. As clerk I provided procedural and legislative advice to committee members as well as managing committee work programmes and administration. I was also responsible for preparing meeting agendas and minutes, including planning hearings for members of the public and advisers from across the state sector. The biggest piece of work I managed during this time was progressing legislation relating to the Treaty of Waitangi settlement for Ngai Tuhoe, a complex and sensitive project subject to a lot of public interest.

Hansard is the report of the proceedings of the House of Representatives. My role was primarily editorial, ensuring that text of debates conformed to Hansard style while still reflecting the meaning and tone of the speaker. This required reviewing drafts in very tight timeframes while still maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. I also assisted with the production of Hansard style manuals and guidelines.

Broadcast monitors summarise television and radio news stories under tight deadlines, providing clients with relevant and timely information on issues that matter to them. In this role I exercised attention to detail, a broad general knowledge and awareness of current affairs, as well as demonstrating a way with words while often under considerable time pressure. Broadcast monitors work as part of a team, assisting each other to ensure all deadlines are met.

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

In this role I worked across Te Papa's 4 Discovery Centres and StoryPlace. The Discovery Centres are interactive exhibition environments for children covering the themes of Māori Art and Culture, Pacific Island cultures, Art and History, and the Natural Environment. StoryPlace is designed especially for children aged 12 months to five years, running scheduled sessions featuring storytelling, songs and make believe.Discovery Centre Hosts provide enthusiastic customer service and entertainment to children and families as well as answering queries from all Te Papa visitors.

Bachelor Of Commerce And Administration (Bca), Public Policy And Commercial Law

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Development Studies And Pacific Studies

Activities and Societies: VUWSA Class Representative Te Pūtahi Atawhai Student Mentor Peer Assisted Study Support Leader Campus Coach.

He Papa Tikanga, Certificate In Tikanga Māori

Mauri Ora, National Certificate In Māori (Te Waharoa)