Experience

Allen + Clarke

• New Zealand
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Consultant

  • Jan 2015 - Present

  My responsibilities include providing policy and regulatory support to a range of Government agencies. Key clients include: • MoH: Led the preparation of policy advice on COVID-19 alert level settings and establishment of quarantine-free travel (2020-21); reviewed regulatory frameworks for NZ counseling workforce (2021) and medical devices (2020); analysed submissions on prohibiting the provision of sunbed services to under 18s (2015) and provided advice on hazardous and noxious substances (2015) • MoEd: Supported the work of the teacher supply team (2022); and provided legislative advisory support on the reform of the Education Act (2019) • MBIE: Developed a literature review on resilient regulatory systems during COVID-19 pandemic • TPK: Led the policy work associated with Māori land law reform, including advising the Māori Affairs Committee on amendments to Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1990, drafting Cabinet papers and briefings; preparing consultation material; analysing submissions; and conducting stakeholder engagement (2015-20) • Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand: Prepared a standardised privacy policy for the organisation • WorkCover, Tasmania: Led review of the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act to identify improvements to the step-down provisions for workers compensation (2020) • Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand: Led the development of membership standards for the association based on best practice within the industry (2020) • Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority: Led the review of the regulatory regime governing the energy efficiency of appliances sold in NZ (2019) • Takeovers Panel: Developed a new governance manual for the Takeovers Panel (2018) • Department of Health, Australia: Carried out a literature review on the use of emerging technologies in breast cancer screening (2018) • Amnesty International New Zealand: Provided advice to help AINZ establish a programme of work focused on domestic human rights issues (2018) Show less



Ministry of Justice - New Zealand

• New Zealand
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Private Secretary (Courts)

  • Mar 2012 - Sep 2014

  Provided support and advise to the Minister for Courts, Hon Chester Borrows, and managed contact and discussion between the Minister and the Ministry of Justice over a wide range of portfolio issues and responsibilities. Strengths and achievements:• Advised the Minister on strategic issues, including the restructuring of the courts network and the introduction of an electronic operating model• Ensured the Minister was well briefed on issues falling within his portfolio responsibilities by seeking out information and arranging oral and/or written briefings where necessary• Introduced sound operating systems to ensure all papers were processed submitted to the Minister within 24 hours of receipt Show less

• Policy Manager

  • Aug 2007 - Mar 2012

  Coordinated, planned and managed the work of the policy team; and represented the team in internal/external meetings. I was also involved in wider Ministry decision making, including policy and recruitment decisions.Strengths and achievements:• Moved the team from focusing primarily on reactive tasks to working proactively with otherso Established systems to monitor and improve processes, which saw a reduction in the average time taken to prepare briefings and adviceo Encouraged innovation and creativity, which led to strong morale and spirit resulting in a significant fall in staff turnover • Built up the team’s intellectual knowledge so that it became the first port of call for agencies with human rights issueso Developed, as part of the Ministry’s website, a section on human rights containing information on New Zealand’s domestic and international human rights obligationso Part of the New Zealand delegation that presented the reports of the Government under the Universal Periodic Review (Geneva 2009), the Convention against Torture (Geneva 2009) and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (New York 2010)• Lead advisor on various Bills during their policy development and parliamentary stages • Managed the Government’s response to the Law Commission’s review of privacy, including the issue of information sharing Show less

• Principal Advisor

  • Oct 2005 - Aug 2007

  Advised Ministers on proposed legislative reforms; prepared reports on the implementation of international human rights obligations in New Zealand; and supervised the work of junior colleagues. Strengths and achievements:• Delivered a review of the impact civil court fees were having on access to justice• Managed several projects of importance to the Ministry (including advising on the Law Reform (Epidemic Preparedness) Bill and Armed Forces Law Reform Bill, and whether New Zealand should ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities)• Organised and facilitated a human rights symposium hosted by the Ministry of Justice Show less

• Senior Advisor

  • Jun 2002 - Oct 2005

  Provided advice to Ministers and their departments on the human rights consistency of draft policy and legislation; prepared legislative reforms to promote and protect human rights in New Zealand. Strengths and achievements:• Provided robust policy analysis and advice on a range of issues, as well as prepared legal advice on the human rights consistency of over sixty Bills • Chaired an inter-agency working group examining whether New Zealand should ratify the Optional Protocol to the United Nations Convention Against Torture• Lead advisor on the Relationships (Statutory References) Bill and the Crimes of Torture Amendment Bill• Developed a guide for government policy advisors on the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 Show less



ICTY

• Netherlands
• Administration of Justice
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Associate Legal Officer

  • Aug 1998 - May 2002

  Delivered advice on the internal law of the organisation, including employment and procurement issues, as well as diplomatic and international legal matters (particularly in the area of privileges and immunities); drafted amendments to the rules and regulations of the Tribunal; and prepared correspondence and co-ordinating other matters associated with the Tribunal’s relationship with the host country. I also gathered deposition evidence for prosecution witnesses, and attended and participated in various meetings relating to the development of the International Criminal Court. Show less



European Court of Human Rights

• Strasbourg Area, France

• Temporary Legal Advisor

  • Jan 1998 - Aug 1998

  Managed case files, researched case law , attended hearings and drafted decisions. Managed case files, researched case law , attended hearings and drafted decisions.



ICTY

• Netherlands
• Administration of Justice
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Legal Assistant (Registry)

  • Feb 1996 - Nov 1997

  Managed the operations of the Defence Counsel Unit; prepared decisions relating to the assignment and withdrawal of defence counsel as well as the conditions of detention; and developed policy relating to the use of video-conferencing equipment in the courtroom. Managed the operations of the Defence Counsel Unit; prepared decisions relating to the assignment and withdrawal of defence counsel as well as the conditions of detention; and developed policy relating to the use of video-conferencing equipment in the courtroom.



Dr. Schackow & Partner Rechtsanwälte PartG mbB

• Germany
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal Researcher

  • Nov 1995 - Feb 1996

  Reviewed case files and prepared advice relating to maritime law. Reviewed case files and prepared advice relating to maritime law.