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Kiva Jackson

Auckland

Summary

Passionate and driven professional with over ten years experience in the public service. Highly motivated, young and energetic with a proven track record of delivering high quality outcomes for Pacific people and their whanau. A dedicated leader with the ability to lead teams towards positive change.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Adviser - Pacific Engagement

Ministry of Education
01.2020 - Current
  • Created, designed and executed an end-to-end procurement process to deliver over $11mil funding yearly directly to communities and places of learning to improve education outcomes for Pasifika learners and their families
  • Facilitated and lead over 40 stakeholder relationships per year to achieve high quality outcomes to increase attendance and engagement for learners and their whānau
  • Personally managed payment and milestone schedules of over $40mil, working closely with the Regional Accountant through the Oracle Fusion financial system
  • Built capability of new staff to critically analyse the effectiveness of education initiatives
  • Utilised community intelligence to plan and lead the initiation of the world's first ever Niue Bilingual Unit at primary level
  • Strategised with local providers using community advice to create the first full Samoan Bilingual pathway from ECE to Secondary in Tamaki Makaurau

Senior Education Adviser - Pacific

Ministry of Education
06.2019 - 12.2020
  • Utilised and facilitated connections with Pasifika communities to develop substantial frameworks, such as the Action Plan for Pacific Education and Tapasā
  • Facilitate relationships between stakeholders, communities and the sector together with the Ministry to deliver efficient support for urgent needs
  • Provide critical advice to the Manager - Pacific Education to inform strategic planning and funding opportunities
  • Deliver culturally sound professional learning opportunities both to the sector and to Ministry staff

Education Adviser - Early Childhood

Ministry Of Education
06.2016 - 06.2019
  • Produced recommendation reports and advice to the Director - Early Learning to inform critical decisions
  • Financial analysis and risk management
  • Supported Early Learning Services at risk of closing to comply with criteria and regulations to improve the delivery of service to the sector

Online National Queue Manager

Ministry Of Business, Innovation And Employment
12.2013 - 06.2016
  • Manage the online application process for visa processing at Immigration NZ

Regional Adviser

Ministry For Pacific Peoples
06.2013 - 12.2013
  • Provide culturally relevant advice and support to Pacific communities in the wider Auckland region

Education

Master of Arts - Sociology

Massey University
Auckland, New Zealand
12.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences, International Studies

Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, New Zealand
12.2013

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Collaborative Working
  • Lead and Develop Work Programs
  • Provide Advice and Support
  • Reporting and Risk Analysis

Timeline

Senior Adviser - Pacific Engagement

Ministry of Education
01.2020 - Current

Senior Education Adviser - Pacific

Ministry of Education
06.2019 - 12.2020

Education Adviser - Early Childhood

Ministry Of Education
06.2016 - 06.2019

Online National Queue Manager

Ministry Of Business, Innovation And Employment
12.2013 - 06.2016

Regional Adviser

Ministry For Pacific Peoples
06.2013 - 12.2013

Master of Arts - Sociology

Massey University

Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences, International Studies

Auckland University of Technology

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