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Amelia Lawley

Auckland,Waiheke Island

Summary

I believe I am a skilled, fair manager who creates a professional but relaxed, friendly work environment. I am committed to social justice and advocacy and derive huge satisfaction in supporting clients to access their rights and entitlements. I love participating in the community NGO sector and harnessing local knowledge and resources to address local issues. I am strongly committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi as Aotearoa's foundational document and believe it should inform all social service practice beyond mere words in a policy document. I enjoy meeting and relating to a wide range of people, and am an effective and compassionate communicator.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager

Waiheke Budgeting Services Trust
03.2012 - Current

Key responsibilities

  • Ensuring that all services to clients are delivered efficiently and appropriately
  • Overseeing the work of all staff (paid and volunteer) and providing support where necessary to maintain effective service to clients
  • Managing multiple government contracts, including writing tender response documents, narrative and statistical reports
  • Seeking and securing non-government funding - writing applications and accountability reports
  • Ensuring the service adheres to relevant legislation
  • Recruiting all staff, arranging training, and conducting induction and supervision of new Financial Mentors
  • Seeking opportunities for regular professional development for all staff
  • Networking with other social services and community organisations, and maintaining strong collaborative relationships
  • Reporting to the Trustees monthly
  • Representing the service in the public life of the community, including through local media
  • Overall responsibility of the day to day running of the service, including IT systems, Health and Safety requirements and premises maintenance.

Relief Teacher

Waiheke Primary School
01.2011 - 03.2012

Flexible role upon request to cover short term absences amongst permanent teaching staff.

Hospitality Management Roles

Various
01.1995 - 11.2004

Various restaurant and cafe management tasks - rostering, ordering, running shifts, maitre-de duties

Education

Master of Arts - Sociology

University of Auckland
Auckland
07.2025

Postgraduate Diploma of Arts (with Distinction) - Sociology

University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ
07.2021

Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Teaching - Education

University of Victoria
Wellington, NZ
03.2012

Skills

  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • A high degree of honesty and integrity
  • A thorough knowledge of the New Zealand benefit system
  • A thorough knowledge of social service interventions
  • An understanding of the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, tikanga and Te Ao Maori
  • A thorough understanding of the not-for-profit and community/social service sectors
  • Excellent negotiation and advocacy skills
  • A thorough understanding of the relationship between central and local government
  • Understanding of - and strict adherence to - the Privacy Act 2020
  • An ability to work cross-culturally
  • Excellent research, grant- and report- writing skills
  • The ability to relate to a wide range of people

Timeline

Manager

Waiheke Budgeting Services Trust
03.2012 - Current

Relief Teacher

Waiheke Primary School
01.2011 - 03.2012

Hospitality Management Roles

Various
01.1995 - 11.2004

Master of Arts - Sociology

University of Auckland

Postgraduate Diploma of Arts (with Distinction) - Sociology

University of Auckland

Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Teaching - Education

University of Victoria
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