Joanne Grey-Solomon
Wellington,NZ
Summary
I am a high-performing individual who has an empathetic but professional manner with all walks of life. My work ethic is beyond reproach and I am honest, diligent, methodical, and can think outside the square, I also can work in a fast-paced, pressurised environment which I often have experienced through my roles. in my role as Area Manager for Census Collection. I am very community-minded and have local, regional, and national networks and the skillset to seek out and build new relationships where required. My strength lies in developing and maintaining strong community and stakeholder networks. I too am a strategic thinker who can actualise organisational goals and fulfill professional objectives. I enjoy supporting and assisting people to achieve optimum outcomes and enjoy inspiring and leading a team. I bring a positive, can-do attitude to any work environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
KAIWHAKAHAERE POUTIAKI RATONGA/Business Manager
TE RŪNANGA O TOA RANGATIRA
Porirua, WELLINGTON
08.2023 - Current
- The Kaiwhakahaere Poutiaki Ratonga role is the critical link between the aspirations of the iwi and the strategic delivery of the Rūnanga. I represent the body of the iwi, with various skills and expertise.
- Assisted in managing and supporting the General Manager/Kaiwhakahaere Matua Rātonga
- Manages specialist and business support services while overseeing planning, reporting, and governance activities across all areas of the business group.
- Successfully managed Toa – Te Roopu Awhina Social Services planning priorities and monitoring responsibilities.
- Acted as the representative for the General Manager/Kaiwhakahaere Matua Rātonga Ora in their absence.
- The role is also responsible for helping drive the business group’s strategy and culture to support complex and varied work programs across the group.
AREA MANAGER - CENSUS COLLECTIONS
STATS NZ
Wellington City, WELLINGTON
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Developing strategies and plans to enable and empower our communities to participate in the census
- Optimise and oversee operations to ensure efficiency
- Lead a team of approximately 130 staff
- Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety policies and oversee Health, Safety, and Wellbeing in my team and area
- Network and build new connections built on trust and integrity
- Effectively communicated with clarity and professionalism, utilising strong written and verbal abilities
- Successfully resolved challenges through the implementation of inventive and feasible approaches
- Ensure compliance with StatsNZ/Census policies and operational guidelines
- Conducted assessments of performance utilising key metrics and resolved existing issues for improvement
- Report on progress and issues
MĀORI REGIONAL EQUITY LEAD
CENTRAL REGION DHB
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Collaborated with Central Region DHB's and partners to promote practice equity
- Capable of effectively understanding and interpreting Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
- Managing relationships with project managers and equity leads to promote active involvement.
- Assist in devising strategies to narrow equity gaps by enhancing recruitment practices
- Enhanced learnings by establishing collaborative channels between DHB's and resources for targeted engagement with high priority populations
- Worked closely with Māori and Pacific Health teams, as well as other stakeholders, to implement an inclusive bowel screening equity plan for regional DHB's.
PROGRAMME LEAD/COORDINATOR SUPPORT TO SCREEN EBOP/WBOP
Western Bay Of Plenty Primary Health Organisation
Tauranga, Tauranga
01.2016 - 01.2020
Education
Master of Arts - Masters of Māori And Indigenous Leadership
University of Canterbury
Christchurch10-2025
Associate of Arts - Proficiency in Arts
University of Canterbury
Christchurch10-2024
Skills
- Developing strategies and plans
- Operations optimization and oversight
- Team leadership and management
- Health and safety compliance
- Networking and building connections
- Problem-solving
- Performance evaluation and improvement
- Reporting
- Stakeholder and community engagement
- Quality control and process improvements
- Team Building and Leadership
- Risk Assessment and Management
- Recruitment and training
- Decision making
- Social responsibility
- Strong emotional intelligence
- Resilience
- Negotiation
- Community-oriented
- Creative and flexible
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Responsibility, integrity, and reliability
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Fast learner with attention to detail
- Data Collection
Refereedetails
Can be provided upon request.
Languages
Māori
Professional
Certification
- Full Drivers license
- Te Ara Whanake Ake Senior Māori Leadership Programme
- Business Writing workshop (www.write.co)
- Technical Writing workshop (www.write.co)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
KAIWHAKAHAERE POUTIAKI RATONGA/Business Manager
TE RŪNANGA O TOA RANGATIRA
08.2023 - Current
AREA MANAGER - CENSUS COLLECTIONS
STATS NZ
01.2021 - 08.2023
MĀORI REGIONAL EQUITY LEAD
CENTRAL REGION DHB
01.2020 - 01.2021
PROGRAMME LEAD/COORDINATOR SUPPORT TO SCREEN EBOP/WBOP
Western Bay Of Plenty Primary Health Organisation
01.2016 - 01.2020
Master of Arts - Masters of Māori And Indigenous Leadership
University of Canterbury
Associate of Arts - Proficiency in Arts
University of Canterbury
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