Alice Garner
Auckland,Mt Wellington
Summary
Accomplished Senior Advisor with a proven track record at the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment, delivering a pioneering community refugee sponsorship programme. Expert in relationship building, problem-solving, and mediation, significantly enhancing refugee resettlement and community engagement. Skilled in strategic advice, fostering partnerships across New Zealand, and driving impactful dialogue and conflict mediation. Surpasses responsibilities as [Job Title] offering guidance to senior citizens on [Area of expertise]. Communicates with seniors while maintaining thoughtful and respectful awareness of life stage. Advocates on behalf of seniors from start to finish in advisory capacity.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Advisor, Refugee and Migrant Support
Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
10.2021 - Current
- Designed, delivered, and evaluated a community refugee sponsorship programme that enables community organisations to sponsor refugees to come to New Zealand.
- Worked in partnership with former refugees, community organisations, and government agencies to deliver a pilot programme for 200 refugees and 28 sponsor groups.
- Provided strategic advice to government ministers and senior government officials on the future of community-based refugee resettlement programmes.
- Mentored NGO partners
- Built an extensive network among community-based organisations across New Zealand.
Advisor, Peacebuilding and Conflict Mediation
Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue
02.2016 - 10.2021
designed programmes to support refugees to develop and lead community-based organisations and engage in dialogue with aid organisations and government officials.
facilitated dialogue and mediation activities to foster greater
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Theory - Counselling
University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ12.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Otago
Dunedin, NZ12.2013
Bachelor of Laws (honours) - Law
University of Otago
Dunedin, NZ04.2013
Skills
- Relationship building and management
- Problem-solving and co-design
- Cultural capacity
- Mediation and dialogue facilitation
Timeline
Senior Advisor, Refugee and Migrant Support
Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
10.2021 - Current
Advisor, Peacebuilding and Conflict Mediation
Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue
02.2016 - 10.2021
Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Theory - Counselling
University of Auckland
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Otago
Bachelor of Laws (honours) - Law
University of Otago
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