Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Community & Volunteer Experience
Certification
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Annaliese Wadsworth

Hobsonville,Auckland

Summary

Dedicated and driven professional with a passion for justice and reform, and a strong grounding in the criminal justice sector. Seeking opportunities to contribute to meaningful change, advocate for the underrepresented, and uphold a fair and accessible legal system. Committed to using my knowledge, skills, and values to make a positive impact and help build a more just society.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Support Worker

Geneva Healthcare & Drake Medox
03.2022 - 12.2024
  • Provided one-on-one care and support in a home-based setting
  • Assisted with daily living, personal care, medication administration, and social outings
  • Supported clients in developing life skills and maintaining independence

Checkout Operator

New World Hobsonville
01.2022 - 07.2022
  • Operated checkouts and assisted customers at self-service stations.
  • Handled cash and EFTPOS transactions with accuracy and care.
  • Opened and closed checkout areas and supported stock rotation as needed.

Sales Assistant & Key Holder

Postie Northwest
10.2019 - 02.2022
  • Delivered excellent customer service and assisted with day-to-day retail operations
  • Handled cash, processed transactions, and resolved customer queries
  • Held keyholder responsibilities including store opening/closing and team support
  • Promoted products through in-store presentation and merchandising

Education

Professional Legal Studies Certificate - Legal Studies

Institute of Professional Legal Studies
Auckland
09.2025

Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts -

Auckland University of Technology
Auckland
08.2025

Skills

  • Double Degree: Bachelor of Laws & Bachelor of Arts
  • Currently completing Professional Legal Studies (finishing September 2025)
  • Strong academic performance
  • Administrative Vice President, AUT Law Students’ Society (2023–2024)
  • Experienced in legal research & client contact
  • Confident public speaker
  • Full Car Licence

Community & Volunteer Experience

New Zealand Law Students’ Association – Research & Writer

Auckland, NZ | Apr 2024 – Dec 2024

  • Researched and co-drafted submissions to Select Committees and government bodies on legal and policy issues.

AUTSA – Academic Student Representative

Auckland, NZ | Apr 2024 – Dec 2024

  • Represented senior Law students and communicated feedback to AUT faculty.

Auckland Community Law Centre – Student Volunteer

Auckland, NZ | Mar 2024 – Dec 2024

  • Assisted with client work, legal research, and attended New Beginnings Court and outreach clinics.

AUT Law Students’ Society (AUTLSS) – Administrative Vice President

Auckland, NZ | Nov 2023 – Dec 2024

  • Oversaw event planning, record keeping, and stakeholder engagement within AUTLSS.

Dentons Kensington Swan x AUTLSS – Peer Mentor

Auckland, NZ | Mar 2023 – Dec 2024

  • Mentored junior law students with a focus on academic support and wellbeing.

AUT University – Student Ambassador

Auckland, NZ | May 2023 – Dec 2023

  • Supported AUT outreach and orientation through public-facing events.

AUT NZSL Club – Member

Auckland, NZ | Mar 2023 – Dec 2024

  • Engaged in NZ Sign Language learning and peer-led practice sessions.

Early Bird Run Crew Hobsonville – Member

Auckland, NZ | Nov 2022 – Dec 2024

  • Participated in regular group runs and local running events.

People Against Prisons Aotearoa (PAPA) – Member

Auckland, NZ | Aug 2022 – Dec 2022

  • Contributed to advocacy campaigns including Zine creation and a prison holiday card drive.

Unruly Gym – Member

Auckland, NZ | Dec 2023 – Present

  • Committed to regular fitness and wellbeing through weekly training sessions

Certification

Certificate of Recognition

Issued by Toastmasters Speechcraft – May 2024

  • With this certification, I have become a certified Speech Crafter.

Accomplishments

  • Runner-Up – AUTLSS x Lexis Nexis Paper Presentation (May 2024)
    Presented original legal research on stalking law reform to peers and faculty.
  • Runner-Up – Buddle Findlay x AUTLSS Senior Negotiations Competition (March 2024)
    Achieved second place in a law school negotiation competition judged by legal professionals.
  • Semi-Finalist – New Zealand Bar Association Moot (2023)
    Competed as part of the Adversarial Advocacy Summer School Paper. Selected to argue in the semi-finals hosted at a major law firm.

Timeline

Support Worker

Geneva Healthcare & Drake Medox
03.2022 - 12.2024

Checkout Operator

New World Hobsonville
01.2022 - 07.2022

Sales Assistant & Key Holder

Postie Northwest
10.2019 - 02.2022

Professional Legal Studies Certificate - Legal Studies

Institute of Professional Legal Studies

Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts -

Auckland University of Technology
Annaliese Wadsworth