Fuimaono Jennifer Laulala
7 Smedley Street, Manurewa,Auckland
Summary
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.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
New Zealand Red Cross
, Auckland
05.2025 - Current
- Delivering healthy meals to senior citizens and at-risk individuals in the community.
- Maintaining health, safety, and food handling standards to ensure safe meal delivery.
- Exemplify values of empathy and respect through Red Cross service, affirming a strong commitment to service beyond professional roles.
Senior Advisor - Governance, Government & Sector Relationships
Kainga Ora
, Auckland
01.2023 - 07.2025
- Oversee senior leadership committees focusing on directions and strategies set by the Board.
- Contributed to development of frameworks and system processes for the Leadership Committees.
- Reviewed Board papers, ensuring accuracy and consistency with organizational policies.
- Facilitated regulatory compliance by aligning governance practices with applicable regulations and standards, while recommending essential modifications.
- Optimizing and managing governance documents including agendas, minutes, charters, and policy documents to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Monitored, evaluated, and mitigated risks associated with governance practices and policy application to ensure organizational resilience and compliance.
- Spearheaded internal audit processes and assessments of governance protocols to uncover potential improvements and maintain adherence to established best practices.
- Recognize and support partnership commitments under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ensuring integration in all activities.
Senior Executive Assistant - Te Kurutao Tāmaki Te Tai Tokerau
Kainga Ora
, Auckland
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Directed full operations of Regional Manager's Office.
- Facilitated contract management for Mana Whenua and Iwi, covering negotiation, execution, monitoring, and evaluation..
- Participated in Senior Leadership budget meetings, delivering insights and reinforcing regional priorities.
- Revamped strategies and systems to improve team performance and sustain ongoing development.
- Enforced partnership obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ensuring incorporation into all activities.
Senior Court Reporter
Ministry of Justice
, Auckland
01.2006 - 12.2022
- Managed transcription services ensuring accurate and verbatim records of Court trials, hearings, judgements, and directions
- Provided crucial support during legal proceedings through effective coordination with legal teams.
- Strengthened capabilities in transcription, stenography, and operation of court reporting software and equipment
- Performed in-depth examination of diverse legislations and implemented comprehensive case studies.
Skills
- Governance
- Strategic planning
- Contract management
- Mentorship and coaching
- Negotiation and advocacy
- Community engagement
- Leadership
- Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Facilitation
Accomplishments
- National Council of Women Secretary (Manukau Branch), 04/25
- Co-chair for Pasefika Network, Tamaki Te Tai Tokerau, 01/23 - 07/25
- MC for PSA Pasefika National Fono, 01/23
- MC for PSA Pasefika Women's Regional Fono, 01/22
- Co-Convenor PSA Women's Network, 01/17 - 12/21
- PSA National Delegate, 01/14 – 12/21
- GirlBoss Mentor, Youth Justice Challenge, 05/20
- Bestowed the chiefly (matai) title Fuimaono from Samoa, 12/19
- CTU National Council of Women member, 02/18
- Graeme Dingle Foundation Project K Mentor, 01/01/17
Training
- Good Governance with a Pasefika Lens Course (GGWAPL), MPP, 01/01/24
- Pasefika Mentoring Programme, Te Kawa Mataaho, 01/01/19 - 12/31/20
- PSA Congress, CTU Komiti Pasefika, 01/01/18
- PSA Women's Leadership Training, CTU Biennial Women's Conference, 01/01/17
- Enhancing Productive Workplace Relations Training, 01/01/15
- Bicultural Unionism & Problem Solving Training, Te Runanga
- Nga Toa Awhina Conference, 01/01/13
- Disciplinary Issues & Employment Legislation Course, 01/01/12
- Building Your Union Training, PSA, 01/01/11
Affiliations
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
https://shorturl.at/vPYGD
Timeline
Volunteer
New Zealand Red Cross
05.2025 - Current
Senior Advisor - Governance, Government & Sector Relationships
Kainga Ora
01.2023 - 07.2025
Senior Executive Assistant - Te Kurutao Tāmaki Te Tai Tokerau
Kainga Ora
04.2022 - 06.2023
Senior Court Reporter
Ministry of Justice
01.2006 - 12.2022
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