Experience

Stay at home dad

• Individual and Family Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Full time dad

  • Sep 2015 - Present



Department of Internal Affairs (NZ)

• New Zealand
• Government Relations Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• • Aug 2012 - Sep 2015

  Database managementMain contact for database queries Key driver in uplifting Citizenship operating system (COS) from old Server 2003 and replacing it with Server 2012 R2Making changes to citizenship by birth to enable automationSystems matter expert for testing and providing advice for moving BDMC databases from Windows XP to Windows 7Business analysis - investigating, researching and analysing information to inform sound fact-based decisions, innovative strategy and policy development, to achieve outcomes.Release managementTest analyst Manage users access to key systemsKey contact for internal and external vendorsRun adhoc reports for team leaders and management using Microsoft Access, Sequel server and SASProvide data/reports to MBIE, Police, NZSIS, Electoral Enrolment Centre. Show less

• • Mar 2009 - Dec 2013

  Database managementMain contact for database queries Business analysis- investigating, researching and analysing information to inform sound fact-based decisions, innovative strategy and policy development, to achieve outcomes.Release managementLiaise with key business vendors and IT consultantsLiaise with external agencies including MBIE and the Electoral Enrolment CentreTest analyst Provide peer support to fellow team leaders and the Citizenship staffIdentify potential system or business issues/ risksManage users access to key systemsCentral point of contactSystems matter expertRun reportsAn understanding of data changes across Identity ServicesMonitored existing Citizenship databases to ensure that data standards are maintained and that data is of a high standardProvide user support for Citizenship and other Identity Services staff on an as required basisManagement of new releases including testing and technical deliverySystem management - maintaining and improving the business use of the computing environment including ongoing review of the Citizenship systems including Citizenship Operating System and Determinations Confirmation System Show less

• • Jul 2008 - Aug 2012

  Determine and process New Zealand citizenship by descent applicationsDetermine and process Overseas adoptions applicationsProcess renunciation of New Zealand citizenship applicationsProcess confirmation of New Zealand citizenship applicationsMaintaining the citizenship registersWorking with multiple Citizenship & DIA databasesDealing with public enquiries email and phoneSecond in chargeKey contact to Births, Deaths and Marriages Samoa Training staff

• • Apr 2006 - Jul 2008

  Determining New Zealand citizenship by birth Maintaining the citizenship registersProcessing denial of New Zealand citizenship applicationsWorking with multiple Citizenship & DIA databasesDealing with public enquiries email and phone



Unicomm Accommodation

• Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

• Receptionist/Security

  • Nov 2004 - Apr 2006

  Answering phones Dealing with student enquiries Taking bookings/payments Using EFTPOS Using companies’ database Security rounds Answering phones Dealing with student enquiries Taking bookings/payments Using EFTPOS Using companies’ database Security rounds



New World Miramar

• Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

• Shelf stocker/Frozen foods Manager

  • Mar 1999 - Nov 2004

  Stocking Shelves/Maintaining stock levels Ordering supplies/Filing/Stocktaking Cleaning Working alongside sales reps/Customers and Staff Stocking Shelves/Maintaining stock levels Ordering supplies/Filing/Stocktaking Cleaning Working alongside sales reps/Customers and Staff