Madeline Patterson Email & Phone Number

Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand

I currently work as a Solicitor on the Commercial Team at Mactodd Lawyers. My key areas of work include residential conveyancing, trusts and estate planning.

Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand

In August 2017 I became the community representative on the Benefit Review Committee (BRC) for the Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago Districts. The position was appointed by the Minister of Social Development (MSD) - it was a five-year appointment. In 2022 my five-year term expired so I applied and was appointed again for a second five-year term.For the.

Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand

From 2018 to May 2024, I was the Senior Official Information Advisor for the Queenstown Lakes District Council. The role included oversight of the strategic direction of official information responses, the handling of Office of the Ombudsman complaints, staff official information education, and the design and implementation of official information process.

Frankton, Queenstown

My responsibilities in this role included:- Preparing / writing meeting agendas and minutes- Contributing to key centre decision-making- Ensuring the centre was meeting all legislative requirements- Parent education courses- Welcoming new families to the centre

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

My responsibilities in this role included:- Management of a portfolio of reintegration and employment interventions, initiatives, contracts and services- Research and analysis of the effectiveness of contracts and their delivery, as well as recommending new opportunities- Procurement of services, including contract negotiation and drafting- Monitoring and.

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

I was seconded as the Lead Advisor to a 6 month project that reviewed the Department of Correction’s handling of official information. Writing Official Information Act (OIA) guidance and developing an OIA training package for frontline staff were my key project deliverables. The project touched 10,000 staff and was scrutinised and guided by the executive.

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

• My responsibilities in this role included:
• Advising senior and executive leaders on key business decisions related to prison case management services
• Managing communications with operational managers (e.g. Prison Directors)
• Developing and implementing departmental strategic projects
• Writing and reviewing operational case management guidance
• Designing and delivering staff training packages

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Auckland High Court

Master’S Degree, Master Of Laws

Bachelor’S Degree, Bachelor Of Laws (Llb)

Admission To The Bar As A Barrister/Solicitor

Certificate In Abuse, Neglect And Violence

Bachelor’S Degree, Bachelor Of Arts (Human Geography)

High School

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