Ali Haidari
Auckland,New Zealand
Summary
Result driven professional with diverse range of experiences within public and not-for-profit sectors. I have proven skills in strategic planning, team collaboration, stakeholder management, data collections, contract management and secretarial support. Passionate about delivering excellent and equitable outcomes by using my determination, analytical mindset, and team building within the role. I'm eager to leverage my transferrable skills to become an asset member of your team.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Work Broker
Ministry of Social Development - Full time
Auckland , New Zealand
11.2022 - Current
- Conducting labour market research, analysing data, and confidently building a sustainable relationship with both internal and external stakeholders
- Developed and maintained contract management systems to ensure accuracy of all contractual data such as flexi-wage and mana in mahi
- Negotiated contracts with employers to obtain best value for goods and services.
- Collaborating with colleagues and leadership team on startegic planning initiatives related to future employment projects
- Contributing ideas towards process improvements that would increase efficiency, identify areas for improvement or productivity levels within Ministry's services.
- Facilitating meetings between teams, stakeholders or, other government departments to discuss potential project requirements, products and service changes in the employment social welfare space.
- Drafting job vacancies for clients, posted them on Ministry's online job platform, screened resumes by conducting initial phone or in person interviews with potential candidates to asses their skills and experience.
- Assisting clients with developing an appropriate career plan that incorporated their skills and interest
- Researching local training opportunities and educational resources available to assist clients in achieving their desired objectives.
- Compiling detailed reports summarising program activities for internal review purposes.
Board Secretary
Refugee as Survivors Charitable Trust - Hybrid
Auckland , New Zealand
09.2022 - Current
- Providing administrative support to the Board of Trustees and chief Executive Officer
- Maintaining board minutes, resolutions, reports, and other documents related to board activities
- Attending all Board meetings and taking accurate records of proceedings.
- Developing agendas for Board meetings in consultation with the Chairman and CEO.
- Monitoring financial performance of organisation, including CEO's bi-monthly report
- Conducting regular reviews of organizational performance against established objectives
- Providing startegic direction by setting short term and long term goals for the organisation.
Team Administrator
Ministry of Social Development
Wellington , New Zealand
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Provided administrative support for team members, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for team members as required.
- Served as point of contact between internal staff and external partners of the team.
- Managed logistics for events hosted by the team, such as conferences or workshops.
- Processed incoming emails and drafted responses as needed.
- Created agendas and took minutes at team meetings.
- Compiled reports from various sources for team review.
- Assisted with data entry into internal databases.
- Researched and developed administrative policies, procedures and guidelines to facilitate operations.
- Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
- Reviewed invoices and ensured timely payment to vendors providing services to the team.
Youth Advisory Council Member
Wellington City Council - Contract
Wellington , New Zealand
07.2021 - 11.2022
- Developed and implemented strategies to engage youth in local government engagement activities
- Created and facilitated workshops on local issues affecting youth in Wellington City.
- Provided guidance and support to other council and youth members in developing projects
- Organized and attended meetings with local government representatives to discuss youth perspectives
- Conducted research on relevant policies, programs, and initiatives impacting youth.
- Collaborated with other organisation on ways to increase youth involvement in decision making process.
- Served as an advocate and attended conferenced related to youth interests
National Contracts Advisor
Ministry of Social Development - Summer Internship
Wellington , New Zealand
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Assisted in the development and implementation of national contract management policies and procedures
- Assisted in monitoring of national contracts, contract negotiations, funding and cost allocation
- Maintained contract management systems to ensure accuracy of all contractual data
- Created and maintained contract databases to track all agreements
- Collaborated with colleagues in the contracts and service management team to ensure costs and fundings are following commission frameworks
- Assisted my team with the invoices and ensured that payments have been proceeded to the provider
- Regularly reviewed and monitored the contracts to ensure that the delivery outcomes are achieved by providers
Research and Policy Intern
New Zealand Parliament
Wellington , New Zealand
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Reviewed and analyzed existing policy documents to assess their effectiveness in addressing current issues such as: Education and Social Welfare
- Monitored political activities across New Zealand to track changing strategies and governing ideas
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing documents, scheduling meetings, preparing agendas
- Complied data from various sources to develop report for senior staffs to review
- Participated in meetings with external stakeholders and community groups to discuss proposed policy changes
- Researched and complied information on current trends in Education and social Welfare system in NZ.
Education
Master of Arts - Public Policy Analysis
University of Auckland
Auckland, NZBachelor of Arts - Political Science & International Relations
Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, NZ01-2023
Skills
- Portfolio Management
- Database Administration
- Proficiency in MS Office
- B2B Relationship Management
- Analytical and Solutions Focused
- Communication Proficiency
- Documentation Management
- Contract Administration
- Stakeholder Management
Certification
- Mental Health First Aid - St John Ambulance
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Work Broker
Ministry of Social Development - Full time
11.2022 - Current
Board Secretary
Refugee as Survivors Charitable Trust - Hybrid
09.2022 - Current
Team Administrator
Ministry of Social Development
05.2022 - 11.2022
National Contracts Advisor
Ministry of Social Development - Summer Internship
12.2021 - 03.2022
Youth Advisory Council Member
Wellington City Council - Contract
07.2021 - 11.2022
Research and Policy Intern
New Zealand Parliament
05.2021 - 11.2021
Master of Arts - Public Policy Analysis
University of Auckland
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & International Relations
Victoria University of Wellington
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