Ryan Hooper-Smith Email & Phone Number

Wellington, NZ

Senior Policy Advisor in the Budget 2025 team in the Office of the Chief Executive

Policy Advisor in the Budget 2024 team under the Office of the Chief Executive. This role has involved: - Analysis of Budget bids as part of the coordinating team for the Budget 2024 process - Developing advice as part of a broader work programme to align Te Whatu Ora for multi-year Vote Health funding- Investigating and producing an appropriation-wide.

Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

Analyst in the Finance & Economics team under the PwC Wellington Consulting business unit. My work included:- Engaging directly with stakeholders from across government agencies and the private sector;- Researching and summarising large policy documents from industry and government agencies;- Drafting of reports and strategic analysis of complex policy in.

At Parliament, I worked under two MPs completing a range of tasks, including:- Engaging with Parliamentary stakeholders in Ministerial and Political offices across the political spectrum;- Developing Members Bills and policy papers to be presented to Ministerial offices, including in the housing, student welfare, and education spaces;- Researching and.

As a volunteer for a list MP in the 53rd Parliament, I conducted a range of tasks including:- Analysis and research for Select Committees and Members Bills- Leading a Youth MP selection process and wider Youth MP programme across a large party caucus- Broader strategy and engagement work within an electorate

Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

During my stint as a Senior Customer Experience Rep, I was a key player in helping run shifts and manage staff on the floor. This included dealing with complex queries and trying to resolve issues staff faced in my subject matter areas.

Specialist focussing on payments problems, particularly around customer refunds and assisting others with complex payment-based queries. Other experience includes responding to social media questions, organising and running of the shift, and assisting junior staff with their roles

Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

Summer intern within the Finance & Economics team as part of the Risk Consulting business unit

Master Of Arts - Ma, Social Policy

Master of Arts in Social Policy - Particular focus on welfare policy and health policy, undertaking a research report looking into the.

Bachelor Of Commerce - Bcom, Economics, Public Policy

Major in Economics, Public Policy Minor in Finance - Excellence Award in Public Policy - Deans List 2021 - Deans List 2020

Nano-Degree In Entrepreneurship

Completed a “Nano-degree” in Entrepreneurship through the Venture Up immersive innovation programme. Learning about concept testing.

Level 1-3 Excellence Endorsement Ncea

Activities and Societies: Board of Trustees Rep, Chairperson of Student Council, Organiser of Mental Health Awareness Week, Student Leader