Celia Horner
Wellington,WGN
Summary
Hardworking, proactive and positive person who thrives in a challenging, stimulating environment. Strong and confident communicator with excellent relationship management skills. Extensive range of Parliamentary and Ministerial Service experience with a natural tendency to problem solve to achieve results. Builds credibility and trust quickly, and has excellent networks across the Parliamentary environment. Team player who uses initiative with a good sense of humour and a proven ability to cope well under pressure.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Private Secretary Hon Nicola Willis
Ministerial Service
11.2023 - Current
- Led a high-performing team of 18 to achieve strategic objectives.
- Cultivated extensive knowledge of government machinery and legislative frameworks.
- Navigated public sector requirements, processes, and financial management effectively.
- Established strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration.
- Anticipated risks proactively, ensuring informed decision-making for the Minister.
- Demonstrated resilience and positivity while solving complex problems swiftly.
Executive Advisor
Parliamentary Service
05.2018 - 10.2020
- Executive Advisor, National Leaders Office & Todd Muller MP (August 2020-November 2020)
- Executive Advisor, Leader of the Opposition (May 2020-July 2020)
- Part-time Parliamentary Communications/Research Policy Assistant, Hon Nikki Kaye MP (2018, 2019)
Senior Private Secretary
Ministerial Service
03.2014 - 12.2015
- Senior Private Secretary (SPS) to Hon Nikki Kaye MP (March 2014 – December 2015)
Senior Communications Adviser
Parliamentary Service (Part Time)
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Senior Communications Adviser, Parliamentary Service
Internal Communications Manager
Ministry for the Environment
01.2011 - 09.2011
- Internal Communications Manager for the implementation of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) Project, Ministry for the Environment (Part time) January 2011 – September 2011
Senior Communications Advisor
Tertiary Education Commission
07.2003 - 08.2005
- Senior Communications Advisor, Tertiary Education Commission (July 2003 – August 2005)
Account Manager
Network PR
07.2002 - 07.2003
- Account Manager, Network PR July 2002 – July 2003
Government Relations & Communications Manager
Tourism Industry Association New Zealand
06.2001 - 05.2002
- Government Relations & Communications Manager Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (June 2001-May 2002)
Education
Bachelor - Arts
Massey University
01.1993
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Wanganui Girls College
01.1989
Skills
- Outstanding relationship management skills
- Excellent leadership and advisory skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Highly experienced in parliamentary processes and political management
- Proactive and hardworking
- Strong organisational skills
- Adaptable, flexible, calm under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Focus on continuous improvement
Timeline
Senior Private Secretary Hon Nicola Willis
Ministerial Service
11.2023 - Current
Executive Advisor
Parliamentary Service
05.2018 - 10.2020
Senior Private Secretary
Ministerial Service
03.2014 - 12.2015
Senior Communications Adviser
Parliamentary Service (Part Time)
08.2012 - 08.2013
Internal Communications Manager
Ministry for the Environment
01.2011 - 09.2011
Senior Communications Advisor
Tertiary Education Commission
07.2003 - 08.2005
Account Manager
Network PR
07.2002 - 07.2003
Government Relations & Communications Manager
Tourism Industry Association New Zealand
06.2001 - 05.2002
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Wanganui Girls College
Bachelor - Arts
Massey University
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