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Cat Maffey

Āwhitu Peninsula ,(rural Auckland)

Summary

Accomplished Policy Analyst with a robust background in biological and environmental sciences..


Excelled in policy development and stakeholder management, leveraging excellent communication skills to most recently, drive the successful completion of the Departmental Report for the Fast-track Approvals Bill



Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Policy Analyst

Ministry For The Environment
12.2023 - Current

Fast-track Approvals Bill

From early development through the Select Committee process.


National Planning Framework

Consultant

Self Employed
08.2020 - 09.2022

Governmental regulatory systems and environmental sustainability


Gellerts Nurseries

Production Manager - Technical Consultant
06.2017 - 08.2020

Management of growth and climate to ensure best-practice implemented.

Regulatory requirements for Post-entry Quarantine Facility and Treatment Systems Approvals for plant import

Management of 8-15 staff including hiring and training.

Sample collection

Management of climate management s

Fisheries Analyst

Ministry for Primary Industries
03.2011 - 07.2013

Inshore Fisheries Analyst

Regulatory team that managed the inshore fisheries through the Quote Management System


Technical Coordinator for Plant Imports Standards (Biosecurity)


Research Assistant

Victoria University of Wellington
01.2008 - 01.2010

I held a position within the research team, which had an overall focus on the community ecology of insects. Examining how species co-exist and the influence of invasive species on co-existence patterns and behaviours.

Marine Conservation Programe Educator

Department of Conservation
01.2005 - 01.2006

Tailored the 'Experiencing Marine Reserves' school programme to the Wellington region.

Developed educational resources

Snorkel instruction to primary school children

Health and Safety management

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology And Terrestrial Ecology

Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, NZ
03.2010

Skills

  • Policy development
  • Government regulatory systems
  • Biological and environmental sciences background
  • Excellent verbal and technical communication skills
  • Ministerial correspondence (briefings, aide memoirs)
  • Strong stakeholder and partner management experience
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Publications

Authored a comprehensive and aspirational ecology report on behalf of the Āwhitu Peninsula Landcare and funded by the Auckland Council: https://www.awhitu.org.nz/uploads/documents/DIGITAL%20VERSION-Āwhitu%20Landcare%20ecology%20report%202021-03-sml.pdf    

Timeline

Policy Analyst

Ministry For The Environment
12.2023 - Current

Consultant

Self Employed
08.2020 - 09.2022

Gellerts Nurseries

Production Manager - Technical Consultant
06.2017 - 08.2020

Fisheries Analyst

Ministry for Primary Industries
03.2011 - 07.2013

Research Assistant

Victoria University of Wellington
01.2008 - 01.2010

Marine Conservation Programe Educator

Department of Conservation
01.2005 - 01.2006

Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology And Terrestrial Ecology

Victoria University of Wellington
Cat Maffey