Beth Anslow
Wellington,New Zealand
Summary
Analytical Principal Advisor offering 14 years experience and expertise in business services, project management, office management, budget management, recruitment & contract management, customer service, and administration in NZ, Australia, and Ireland.
Strong work ethic, critical thinking, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working independently and quickly mastering new skills.
Key strengths include:
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR PROGRAM ADVISOR (Contractor)
TE PAE TAWHITI PROGRAMME & INTEGRATED WORK PROGRAMME
MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
12.2022 - 02.2024
- In the Senior Program Advisor role, I worked closely with the Director, Lead, and Transformation Office team to achieve key goals and accountabilites relating to the establishment and ongoing working of a PMO, including associated frameworks and processes to ensure its smooth and effective operation
- This included understanding of the programme’s strategic direction, championing agile working approaches to assist with the development of critical core artefacts and documents that supported programme planning, assurance, reporting and insights
- Responsibilities included assisting with leading the programme through the development of programme induction materials and approaches, risk registers, project closure reports and lessons learned and restrospective reviews
- Facilitation and coaching of reporting processes.
PRINCIPAL ADVISOR
PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT OFFICE, DIGITAL, DATA AND INSIGHTS (DDI) GROUP
MINISTRY FOR BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND EMPLOYMENT
02.2022 - 12.2022
- In the Principal Advisor role, I supported the PMO Manager, by running the reporting, quality assurance and performance monitoring activities across the DDI Portfolio
- Responsibilities included establishment of a Community of Practice, Portfolio Reporting, Practice Management, Assurance, Risk Management, Induction, and Project Setup.
PRINCIPAL ADVISOR
PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT OFFICE, IMMIGRATION NEW ZEALAND (INZ)
MINISTRY FOR BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND EMPLOYMENT
09.2021 - 03.2022
- In the role of Principal Advisor, I supported the Manager, Business Change Delivery by leading key activities including operational financial planning and reporting, the development of specialist papers, portfolio reporting to governance, and communications.
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM – OPERATIONS – COVID-19 RESPONSE
MINISTRY FOR BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND EMPLOYMENT
08.2021 - 09.2021
- I supported the Operations team during the COVID-19 resurgence
- This role involved triaging operational issues, processing requests for accessing offices, and travel requests.
SENIOR BUSINESS ADVISOR
IMMIGRATION NEW ZEALAND (INZ)
MINISTRY FOR BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND EMPLOYMENT
05.2021 - 08.2021
- In this role I reported to a Business Support Manager within the Enablement branch of INZ and was responsible for leading and delivering a range of business advisory services representing and supporting the branch and wider INZ, and providing strategic and operational advice to the leadership team
- Responsibilities included Risk Management, Business Planning, Organizational Reporting, Specialist advice, Select Committee Questions, Parliamentary Questions, and Official Information Act requests.
SENIOR BUSINESS SERVICES ADVISOR
JOINT VENTURE BUSINESS UNIT (JVBU) – FAMILY VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
12.2019 - 05.2021
- In this role I provided high quality business services to support the successful operation of the business unit
- Responsibilities included business planning, financial management, risk management, specialist advice, organizational performance monitoring and reporting, resource management, relationship building, building costing models, contributing towards the development of papers and reports, mentoring, advising team members, recruitment, and procurement of services.
BUSINESS ADVISOR
JOINT VENTURE BUSINESS UNIT (JVBU) – FAMILY VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
12.2018 - 12.2019
- A key achievement in this role was leading the end of year financial process on behalf of the unit and building the operational budget for the following year
- Responsibilities included Financial Management, Specialist advice, Ministerial services, and Procurement of services.
PROJECT COORDINATOR
MULTI-AGENCY TEAM, MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
WELLINGTON
03.2017 - 11.2018
- A highlight of this role was when I project managed the Family Violence Summit 2017, developing my stakeholder management skills and collaborating directly with the Ministers office
- Responsibilities included Project Reporting, Stakeholder and Event Management, Communications & Website maintenance, Recruitment & Procurement, Contract management, Processing invoices, and Secretariat services.
ADMISSIONS ADMINISTRATOR
ST. ANDREW’S COLLEGE
DUBLIN
02.2016 - 12.2016
- My role at St Andrew’s College demanded a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, managing highly confidential information that would impact on future decision making during the admissions process. This role demonstrated my ease at discretion and sensitivity while carrying out these important tasks.
- Responsibilities included Admissions and disciplinary administration, Recruitment support, Reception cover, Support to the Headmistress, and Management of the College email account.
Administration and Reception Support
Pitcher Partners
Martin Pl, Sydney
12.2015 - 12.2015
- Checked office stock to determine supply levels and maintain inventory.
- Reserved and managed meeting room availability.
- Answered telephone calls and emails from customers.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY
MELBOURNE
02.2015 - 07.2015
- While working as an administrative officer in the Faculty of Education and Arts, I reported to the Faculty Manager
- Responsibilities included Reconciling University finances, Secretariat support for the University committee, Administration for University Contracts and Partnerships with external bodies, Coordinating University events, and office maintenance.
OFFICE MANAGEMENT/ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/HUMAN RESOURCES / EVENTS SUPERVISOR & FRONT OF HOUSE
FALLON & BYRNE LTD.
DUBLIN IRELAND
08.2009 - 12.2014
- Working in a small but competitive food business gave me the opportunity to work across a variety of business service roles, demonstrating my versatility, drive for professional development and my customer relationship skills.
- Responsibilities included Office Management, Accounts Payable, Human Resources, Events Supervisor, and Front of House and personal assitance.
Youth Activity Leader
EF Education First
, Dublin, Ireland
06.2012 - 06.2013
- I was in this role for two Summer periods - 6 weeks in June/July 2012 and 2013
- I was responsible for the welfare of 25+ international students while they were studying English in Dublin. I lead a mixed international group of young students aged from 14-18 years. Tasks included, planning an activity timetable for the group, coordinating student activities, and management of the finances for specific activities and outings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music & English
National University of Ireland, Maynooth
Ireland06-2012
Computerised Office Applications Course -
NorthWall Community Training Centre
Dublin, Ireland03-2009
Working with young people through drama course, Fetac Level 4 - Drama
Ballymun Regional Youth Resource
Dublin, Ireland06-2008
Leaving Certificate -
Mount Temple Comprehensive School
Dublin, Ireland06-2007
Grade 7 Violin - Music
Royal Academy of Music
Dublin, Ireland06-2006
Skills
- Program Reporting
- Business planning and performance
- Process improvement
- Project Assurance
- Stakeholder management
- Risk Management
Professional Development
- 2023, Graphic Design
- 2022, Emerging Leaders Program
- 2022, Co-ordinated Incident Management System 4
- 2022, Managing Benefits Foundation & Practitioner
- 2022, Leading SAFe Training – Agile
- 2021, Policy analysis, narrative and style course
- 2020, Financial Machinery of Government
- 2020, Kūwaha beginner te reo level 1 & 2
- 2020, Microsoft power bi introduction
- 2020, Business writing for our customers
- 2019, Prince 2 - Foundation & Practitioner
- 2019, Financial management & FMIS
- 2019, Planning policy projects
Interests & Achievements
- Interests include music, theatre, sports, travel, beauty and history.
Music
- Member of a Wellington singing group
- Former Violin Teacher
- Achieved the Irish Academy of Music Grade 7 on the violin
Beauty
Achieved the Kristin stewart school of makeup Pro Basics Course
Sports
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu beginner
- Current Northern hockey club member
- Member of the Karori Hockey Club Committee (2019-2021)
- Winner of the Karori Hockey Award for Most Improved Player (2018), Players Choice (2019) and Outstanding Service (2020).
- Social secretary of Clontarf Hockey Club 2013/14
- Captain of the Clontarf Ladies Hockey 4th team 2012/13
- Winner of the the Mount Temple Most Dedicated Player Award (2007) and Female Sports Player of 5th year trophy (2006)
- Appointed school Prefect in 6th Year 2006/7
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Elementary
Irish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
SENIOR PROGRAM ADVISOR (Contractor)
TE PAE TAWHITI PROGRAMME & INTEGRATED WORK PROGRAMME
12.2022 - 02.2024
PRINCIPAL ADVISOR
PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT OFFICE, DIGITAL, DATA AND INSIGHTS (DDI) GROUP
02.2022 - 12.2022
PRINCIPAL ADVISOR
PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT OFFICE, IMMIGRATION NEW ZEALAND (INZ)
09.2021 - 03.2022
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM – OPERATIONS – COVID-19 RESPONSE
MINISTRY FOR BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND EMPLOYMENT
08.2021 - 09.2021
SENIOR BUSINESS ADVISOR
IMMIGRATION NEW ZEALAND (INZ)
05.2021 - 08.2021
SENIOR BUSINESS SERVICES ADVISOR
JOINT VENTURE BUSINESS UNIT (JVBU) – FAMILY VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE
12.2019 - 05.2021
BUSINESS ADVISOR
JOINT VENTURE BUSINESS UNIT (JVBU) – FAMILY VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE
12.2018 - 12.2019
PROJECT COORDINATOR
MULTI-AGENCY TEAM, MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
03.2017 - 11.2018
ADMISSIONS ADMINISTRATOR
ST. ANDREW’S COLLEGE
02.2016 - 12.2016
Administration and Reception Support
Pitcher Partners
12.2015 - 12.2015
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY
02.2015 - 07.2015
Youth Activity Leader
EF Education First
06.2012 - 06.2013
OFFICE MANAGEMENT/ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/HUMAN RESOURCES / EVENTS SUPERVISOR & FRONT OF HOUSE
FALLON & BYRNE LTD.
08.2009 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Music & English
National University of Ireland, Maynooth
Computerised Office Applications Course -
NorthWall Community Training Centre
Working with young people through drama course, Fetac Level 4 - Drama
Ballymun Regional Youth Resource
Leaving Certificate -
Mount Temple Comprehensive School
Grade 7 Violin - Music
Royal Academy of Music
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