Anjela Anj Parry
Invercargill,STL
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented administrative professional with extensive experience in coordination roles within the Ministry of Justice and Southern District Health Board. Proven track record in enhancing organizational processes and fostering strong professional relationships, utilizing exceptional communication skills and MS Office proficiency to drive operational efficiency. Adaptable and committed to maintaining confidentiality, contributing to a stronger, supportive and dynamic team dynamic.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Court Coordinator
Ministry Of Justice
03.2020 - 09.2024
- What initially began as a short term contract in the Criminal team court taking turned into a promotion into the role as Family Court Coordinator.
- I quickly picked up all aspects of Family Court and am diverse in all aspects of Family registry including; case management of Care of Children Act and Oranga Tamariki files, court taking, counter queries, without notices, PPPR, Civil, Mental Health, Tenancy and Disputes
- The role involved providing exceptional customer support to those who use the services, including 1:1 support in filing applications, liaising with Judge’s and Lawyers
- Appointing Lawyers for Child on all files
- Referring matters to psychologists, psychiatrists, supervised contact providers, counselors, and Oranga Tamariki.
- I built strong working relationships with the Judiciary, both in Invercargill and nationally, Kiarahi, Victims Advisor, stakeholders including Counsel, Oranga Tamariki, other Ministry offices, and our own Invercargill Ministry team.
- I am a quick learner and easily pick up new systems and processes which is why I have quickly become multi faceted in the role
- Role Snapshot: Court Taking, File Management, Excellent organizational skills, Accurate and detailed, Multi-tasking, Professionalism and Confidentiality, Dealing with difficult personalities and situations, Assisting with completing applications, Providing reports, and attending Justice Sector Network meetings.
Orthopaedic Secretary (Short Term Contract)
Southern District Health Board
05.2019 - 03.2020
- I was employed as a secretary for four orthopedic surgeons, coordinating and booking their clinics and theatres for a short-term contract to cover staff illness.
- When I began in the Orthopaedic department, there was great change happening with staff leaving and additional surgeons. I had great satisfaction in assuring that the department is now a more organized and structured place by implementing systems and processes to make everything run smoothly.surgery run smoothly for the Surgeons I looked after.
- Role Snapshot: Booking Theatres, Booking Clinics, Liasing with Hospital Staff and Patients, Excellent organisational skills, Accurate and detailed, Multi-tasking, Using job specific software
PA to the Director of Finance and Corporate Services
Invercargill City Council
11.2015 - 05.2019
- The busy role involves not only supporting the Director but also the Managers of our Directorate with memos, reports, letters, travel bookings, financial statements and invoicing, scanning, screening phone calls, conference call set up, Council Agendas and Minutes and attending Council Meetings
- I was also the Secretary for the Subsidiary Companies of Council including: Invercargill City Forests Limited, Invercargill City Holdings Limited, Invercargill Events Management and Invercargill City Property Limited with vast knowledge of minute taking, agenda preparation and dictation
- At Invercargill City Council we use Diligent Board Books for our Agendas
- I also completed general office administration duties such as preparing reports, memos, letters, travel bookings, greeting visitors and liaising with Solicitors, Councillors, His Worship the Mayor and Company Directors
- Role Snapshot: Completing Agendas and Minutes, Excellent organisational skills, Accurate and detailed, Diligent Trainer for Council, Multi-tasking, Using job specific software, Director / Councillor Mayor support, Liaising with businesses, Travel bookings, Calendar administration
Knowledge Management (Fixed Term Maternity Cover)
Southland District Council
09.2014 - 11.2015
- In this role I spent much of my time completing Research Requests from members of the public as well as implementing the new legislative requirements to Archiving dating back to the late 1800’s
- My role also involved general administration work including scanning, opening mail, sorting and offering customer support for file retrieval
Multi-Disciplinary Meeting Coordinator
SDHB – Dunedin Public Hospital
08.2012 - 09.2014
- My main duties in this role were organising, attending and documenting the Multi-Disciplinary Meetings for the Oncology Department which included Agendas and Minutes
- This included liaising with Surgeons, Oncologists, Doctors, Nurses, Registrars and administrative staff to ensure patients were discussed in a timely manner
- Other tasks included completing the patient treatment plans and outcomes and providing to each specialist required, providing copies of pathology and radiology results and documenting the Faster Cancer Tracking Data for Quarterly reports (provided to Government)
- I loved my role as a Coordinator and left due to new family arrangements in Invercargill
- Role Snapshot: Excellent customer service, Strong listening skills, Completing Agendas and Minutes, Requesting Pathology and Radiology results for Surgeons, Liaising with Surgeons, Oncologists, Doctors and Nurses, Multi-tasking, Building strong inter-department relationships
Diagnostic Imaging Assessor/Office Administrator (Fixed Term)
HDAA Australia
Brisbane, Australia
01.2012 - 08.2012
- My role at HDAA was a fixed term position to support an influx of new customers
- My role included supporting Medical Centres, Specialists and Hospitals in submitting evidence for the Accreditation of the Diagnostic Imaging Equipment located at the practice
- Once the Accreditation was complete the Certification was provided
- This role also included general administration work such as typing reports, letters and memos for the General Manager and answering phone queries
- Role Snapshot: Customer service, Organisational skills, Strong listening skills to provide customers every needs, Providing administrative support to management, Data entry, General administrative duties
Assistant Practice Manager
Spencer Road Medical Centre
Perth, Australia
05.2007 - 01.2012
- I began my role as a receptionist and was very proud to be promoted to Assistant Practice Manager within 10 months
- My main duties in this role were the general running of the medical centre, employment of administration staff, Doctors, nurses and staff wages using the KRONOS system
- Spencer Road Medical Centre was a busy 13 Doctor Surgery offering general GP, Pathology, Radiology, Podiatry and nursing assistance
- I loved my role as a Practice Manager and left to move to Brisbane for my Husbands work commitments
- Role Snapshot: Management and Staff support, Medical Accreditation, People Management, Staff Wages, MVA Reports, General administrative duties, Patient complaints and queries
Education
Diploma - Human Services (formally Teaching People with Disabilities)
Dunedin College of Education
Training - Primary Education majoring in Art and English
Dunedin College of Education
Skills
- Committed to providing excellent administrative support
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt easily
- High standard of personal presentation
- Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
- Fantastic time management
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Easily build rapport with people
- Efficient and organised
- Enjoy challenges and completing large tasks
- Polite and professional phone manner
- Positive and great in a team environment or autonomously
- Professional relationship building
- Attention to detail
- Staff support and approachability
- High level of confidentiality
- Easily pick up new systems and processes
- MS Word
- Excel
- Outlook
- PowerPoint
- Dragon Dictation
- Diligent Board books
- Job specific software and electronic applications
- Presentations and public speaking
- Emotional intelligence
- Risk assessment
- Written communication
- Conflict resolution
- Active listening
- Training and mentoring
- Relationship building
- Goal setting
- Empathy and understanding
- Client relationship management
- Critical thinking
- Cross-functional coordination
- Problem-solving
- Negotiation
- Solution-oriented approach
- Stakeholder management
- Decision-making
- Strategic planning
- Persuasion techniques
- Industry knowledge
- Time management
- Financial analysis
- Analytical thinking
- Project management
Hobbies and Interests
- Relaxing with my family and friends
- Cooking and Entertaining
- Music
- Technology
- Organising events
- Travel
References
- Brooke Vermeulen, Court Victims Advisor, Invercargill District and High Court, 027 3378962
- Sophie Worner, Judicial Intranets Editor, Ministry of Justice – Wellington High Court, 027 368 5477
Timeline
Family Court Coordinator
Ministry Of Justice
03.2020 - 09.2024
Orthopaedic Secretary (Short Term Contract)
Southern District Health Board
05.2019 - 03.2020
PA to the Director of Finance and Corporate Services
Invercargill City Council
11.2015 - 05.2019
Knowledge Management (Fixed Term Maternity Cover)
Southland District Council
09.2014 - 11.2015
Multi-Disciplinary Meeting Coordinator
SDHB – Dunedin Public Hospital
08.2012 - 09.2014
Diagnostic Imaging Assessor/Office Administrator (Fixed Term)
HDAA Australia
01.2012 - 08.2012
Assistant Practice Manager
Spencer Road Medical Centre
05.2007 - 01.2012
Diploma - Human Services (formally Teaching People with Disabilities)
Dunedin College of Education
Training - Primary Education majoring in Art and English
Dunedin College of Education
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