Experience

Te Manatū Waka - Ministry of Transport (New Zealand)

• New Zealand
• Public Policy Offices
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Principal Advisor

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  Joined the Economic Regulation team, currently working on the Air Navigation System Review Secretariat to support the independent Panel’s proposals to government for the system’s fundamental policy and regulatory, institutional and funding settings. Joined the Economic Regulation team, currently working on the Air Navigation System Review Secretariat to support the independent Panel’s proposals to government for the system’s fundamental policy and regulatory, institutional and funding settings.



Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, New Zealand

• New Zealand
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Policy Advisor

  • Aug 2021 - Jul 2022

  Seconded to the Health and Disability Transition Unit in DPMC working on policy development towards implementation of the health sector reforms, including the establishment of new entities Health NZ and the Māori Health Authority. Seconded to the Health and Disability Transition Unit in DPMC working on policy development towards implementation of the health sector reforms, including the establishment of new entities Health NZ and the Māori Health Authority.



Ministry of Social Development (MSD)

• New Zealand
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Policy Analyst

  • Feb 2020 - Aug 2021

  Formed part of the Welfare System and Income Support policy group, working on the overhaul of New Zealand’s welfare system and, in particular, MSD’s income support policy responses to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Formed part of the Welfare System and Income Support policy group, working on the overhaul of New Zealand’s welfare system and, in particular, MSD’s income support policy responses to the global COVID-19 pandemic.



Ministry for the Environment | Manatū mō te Taiao

• New Zealand
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Policy Analyst, Agriculture and Climate Change

  • Nov 2018 - Feb 2020

  Responsible for: leading the delivery of strategic and technical analysis and advice to ministers and senior leadership on the complex and high-profile issue of agriculture in climate change policy; developing and maintaining relationships and networks with key internal and external stakeholders, including across wider government; ensuring alignment with the Ministry's wider strategic and high-level outcomes; and coaching and mentoring junior staff.

• Policy Analyst, Climate Change (Zero Carbon Bill)

  • Oct 2017 - Nov 2018

  Led and coordinated advice as part of the dynamic and fast-paced Zero Carbon Bill team, including: contributing to the development of the 100-Day Plan for Climate Change; establishing and appointing the Interim Climate Change Committee; advising ministers and senior leadership on key strategic decisions and cross-government priorities for climate change; and supporting the delivery of highly technical evidence and analysis, including as lead author of several Cabinet papers and the Zero Carbon Bill's Regulatory Impact Statement. Show less

• Analyst, International Climate and Environment

  • Sep 2014 - Nov 2017

  I gained significant experience in international environmental and development policy as a member of the Ministry's International team. This included cooperation, engagement and negotiations to advance New Zealand's strategic interests in a range of bilateral, regional and multilateral fora, particularly through Environmental Cooperation Agreements, Multilateral Environmental Agreements and targeted engagement in the UN Environment Programme.



McNamara Research

• Wellington, New Zealand

• Media Analyst

  • Oct 2013 - Sep 2014

  At McNamara Research I conducted research into New Zealand media content for a range of public and private sector clients. I was responsible for collating quantitative and qualitative research data for these clients using a number of sophisticated media portals, which were tailored to specific communications briefs on a monthly or quarterly basis, as well as spontaneous/ad hoc requirements. As a lead analyst and writer at McNamara Research, I also provided administrative support and managed simultaneous projects to deadlines, which included liaising with clients more directly. My report writing has covered a variety of clients' industries and their respective media strategies, providing quality insights and feedback on key performance indicators. Show less



Pablo Sarasate Colegio Bilingüe

• Móstoles y alrededores, España

• Auxiliar de Conversación (Language Assistant)

  • Oct 2012 - Jun 2013

  I was a language assistant at the bilingual school Pablo Sarasate, aiding teachers in the English classroom, which included the Science and Arts curriculum. My own experience in second language learning worked to give students insights and confidence in studying English, while I also tutored 6th grade students in preparation for their final PET and KET examinations. My responsibilities as an assistant extended to taking part in faculty meetings, making class presentations and participating in extra-curricular activities. Show less



Kathmandu

• New Zealand
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Assistant

  • Mar 2008 - May 2011

  At Kathmandu I gained valuable interpersonal and communications skills, working to provide quality customer service and reach set sales targets. I became proficient at all retail duties, including stock and cash handling, staff training and problem solving. I worked quickly and efficiently as a team player, achieving a great eye for detail and high technical knowledge of our broad product range. At Kathmandu I gained valuable interpersonal and communications skills, working to provide quality customer service and reach set sales targets. I became proficient at all retail duties, including stock and cash handling, staff training and problem solving. I worked quickly and efficiently as a team player, achieving a great eye for detail and high technical knowledge of our broad product range.



Wellington City Library

• Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

• Team Member, Collection Maintenance

  • May 2007 - Dec 2008

  At WCL I was a member of the collection maintenance team, ensuring the prompt and accurate cataloguing of our wide collection of material, at the same time as being responsible for customer queries. At WCL I was a member of the collection maintenance team, ensuring the prompt and accurate cataloguing of our wide collection of material, at the same time as being responsible for customer queries.