Greta Davison
Summary
PROFILE/PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Accomplished senior civil servant with a proven track record developing and delivering on New Zealand’s domestic and foreign policy objectives. Currently the London based Agriculture Counsellor with New Zealand Foreign Service; I advocate for and represent New Zealand’s trade and agricultural interest in the United Kingdom, across multilateral fora and bilateral trade negotiations. With six years of central government experience leading on economic, regulatory, and trade policy and the development of sustainable food systems.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Agriculture Counsellor
New Zealand High Commission
01.2023 - Current
- Providing strategic analysis and advice regarding UK agriculture, environment and trade policy
- Representing New Zealand in multilateral fora, including at the OECD
- Developed a network of key constituents in UK agriculture, environment and trade policy sectors on issues of importance to New Zealand
- Influenced those key stakeholders on leading policy issues of interest to New Zealand, such as eliminating environmentally harmful agricultural subsidies and development of eco-labelling
- Working autonomously, and anticipating and managing issues as they arise
- Navigating political issues in the UK system and engaging with Ministers on areas of mutual interest i.e
- CPTPP, net zero targets and food security
Senior Trade Policy Analyst/Trade Policy Analyst, UK & EU Regional Specialist
New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Developing New Zealand foreign policy approach to agricultural trade and cooperation activities in New Zealand, the EU and UK
- Co led-lead technical wine and spirits negotiations during the New Zealand and European Union Free Trade Agreement
- Support Senior Officials and Ministerial level engagement with UK & EU, including at multilateral fora i.e., OECD
- Responsible for stakeholder engagement with UK and EU constituents
Animal Sector Policy Analyst
New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Developing and leading economic regulatory policy, including regulatory intervention , i.e., NZ’s COVID-19’s primary sector response, cross-border e-commerce policy project, and the administration key pieces of legislation pertaining to the red meat sector
- Advising Minister on matters of economic regulatory policy relevant to animals sector, i.e., dairy and meat
- Communications
Research and Policy Adviser
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Providing policy and communications support for a Member of Parliament
Education
Master of International Relations Postgraduate -
Victoria University of Wellington
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations, History and Sociology
Victoria University of Wellington
Skills
- Policy development and drafting
- Political acumen
- Trade negotiation and implementation
- Influencing government strategy
- Setting strategic direction
- Stakeholder management
- Influencing foreign policy
- Communicating and presenting
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Self-Motivated
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Additional Information
- ACHIEVEMENTS & OTHER ROLES , Graduate Women Wellington Scholarship (tertiary) Victoria Excellence Scholarship (tertiary) Client Service Analyst, Information Technology Systems, Victoria University of Wellington Breast Cancer Foundation NZ Volunteer
Timeline
Agriculture Counsellor
New Zealand High Commission
01.2023 - Current
Senior Trade Policy Analyst/Trade Policy Analyst, UK & EU Regional Specialist
New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries
01.2021 - 01.2023
Animal Sector Policy Analyst
New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries
01.2020 - 01.2021
Research and Policy Adviser
01.2018 - 01.2020
Master of International Relations Postgraduate -
Victoria University of Wellington
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations, History and Sociology
Victoria University of Wellington
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