Ashley Grace Sefton
Christchurch,Canterbury
Summary
A dedicated learner focused on growth and academic achievement. Skilled at adapting to challenges and working well in teams. Known for reliability, adaptability, and strong critical thinking. Consistently delivers high-quality work while maintaining excellent standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Victoria University of Wellington
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Performed data entry and analysed voter participation data for the New Zealand Election Study (NZES), contributing to research led by Dr Matthew Gibbons and Professor Jack Vowles at Victoria University of Wellington
- Collaborated with team leaders at Christchurch's Electoral Commission Processing Centre to handle confidential electoral data
Research Internship
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Conducted comprehensive open-source research on New Zealand's migrant attraction strategies and their economic impact for the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment's (MBIE) Intelligence Team
- Created and delivered a 6,000-word analysis with a 10-minute briefing to MBIE stakeholders, highlighting key findings and recommendations
- Earned an A+ grade with commendation for exceptional professionalism, strong stakeholder engagement, and high-quality work while meeting a deadline half the length typically given to interns
HQ Support Officer
New Zealand Electoral Commission
10.2023 - 10.2023
- Processed and managed special votes during New Zealand's 2023 General Election, including sorting, counting, and coordinating dispatch to respective regions
Transport Support Officer
Mainfreight New Zealand
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Supported front- and back-office operations at Mainfreight's Whangārei Branch, managing customer service, freight loading, and inventory during peak summer season
Support Administrator
Northland District Health Board
05.2019 - 02.2022
- Managed administrative support for the Resident Medical Officers' Unit across four hospitals—Whangārei, Dargaville, Bay of Islands, and Kaitaia—coordinating leave applications, payroll, and expense reimbursements for over 180 staff members
- Assisted recruitment processes, ensured medical certification and indemnity insurance compliance, and improved staff onboarding procedures
- Supported hospital accreditation processes and authored business proposals and technical memos for senior management
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Political Science and International Relations
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand06-2025
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced)
- Technical Writing
- Policy Analysis
- Research and Analysis
- Data Visualisation
- R Programming (Basic)
- Regression Modeling (Basic)
- Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Data Entry
Languages
Engl
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Professional Development
- ASEAN Outlook on Aotearoa and the Indo-Pacific, Christchurch, New Zealand, May 2024
- 4th Canterbury Conference on Indo-Pacific Security, Christchurch, New Zealand, August 2024
Timeline
Research Assistant
Victoria University of Wellington
08.2024 - 10.2024
Research Internship
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
11.2023 - 12.2023
HQ Support Officer
New Zealand Electoral Commission
10.2023 - 10.2023
Transport Support Officer
Mainfreight New Zealand
11.2022 - 02.2023
Support Administrator
Northland District Health Board
05.2019 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Political Science and International Relations
University of Canterbury
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