Fuimaono Jennifer is a dynamic governance and public sector professional with expertise in strategic advisory and stakeholder engagement. Recent role as Senior Governance Advisor at Kainga Ora, involved providing high-level compliance advice to Boards and executive leaders. Demonstrated leadership in senior Union roles, including co-chairing the Pasefika Network, showcasing strong negotiation and strategic planning skills. Committed to community impact through volunteer work with New Zealand Red Cross.
2023 - Panelist at the: Launch of the Pay Transparency Open Letter — Demand Pay Transparency Now! (youtube.com)
2022 - TVNZ Breakfast Show Interview: EEO Commissioner Saunoamaali'i on the launch of the Pacific Pay Gap Inquiry report (youtube.com)
2022 - RNZ Interview on the Pacific Pay Gap Inquiry Report: Economic abuse, systemic discrimination, lived experiences of Pasifika in workplaces | RNZ News
2022 - Stuff NZ News Interview on the Pacific Pay Gap Inquiry Report: 'Enough talk, it's time to act': Pasifika urge Government over pay gap | Stuff
2020 - TV3 Interview on Human Rights Commission Talanoa Report for Pacific Peoples:
https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2020/12/human-rights-commission-launching-inquiry-into-pay-inequality-for-pasifika-women.html
2020 - Fighting for Equal Pay Campaign video for the Public Service Association (PSA):
Jennifer's Voice - Fighting for Equal Pay (youtube.com)
2020 - Successfully advocated to the enactment of the Domestic Violence-Victims’ Protection Act.
2019 - Delivered a compelling submission on behalf of PSA Pasefika to Select Committee on the Equal Pay Amendment Bill, contributing to its successful passage into law in November 2020.
2019 - Directly challenged former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern at PSA Congress on the Government’s inaction on the Ethnic Pay Gap: Samoa Observer | Samoan woman challenges P.M. Ardern on pay gap
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