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Kristina Baird

Titirangi

Summary

Advocacy Advisor with a proven track record at Christian's Against Poverty, adept in statutory interpretation and evidence handling. Successfully challenged unlawful lending practices, achieving significant debt write-offs for clients. Skilled in stakeholder communication and trauma-informed practices, ensuring sensitive case management with professionalism and discretion.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Advocacy Advisor

Christian's Against Poverty
06.2023 - Current
  • Prepare and manage confidential case files for clients impacted by unlawful or unethical lending practices.
  • Interpret legislation (e.g., CCCFA, Fair Trading Act) to determine breaches and prepare comprehensive written summaries of evidence and case analysis.
  • Prepare clear arguments and advocate for fair resolutions through industry complaint processes.
  • Collaborate with external stakeholders including government agencies, non-profit organisations and legal support services.
  • Work within a trauma-informed framework, handling sensitive client material with professionalism and discretion.


Key Achievements:

  • Successfully identified and challenged unlawful lending resulting in debt write-offs and client justice.

Developed a strong understanding of legal disclosure principles and documentation protocols.

Front of House and Sous Chief

Sozo Coffee House
06.2016 - 06.2023
  • Handled daily cash reporting, customer records, and managed systems and front of house staff.
  • Assisted in team training, quality control, and file organisation for operational efficiency.

Sign Writer

Torque
11.2020 - 02.2022
  • Organised and tracked production workflows for national marketing rebrands, ensuring timely delivery of assets.
  • Maintained digital and physical file systems and managed dispatch records in coordination with national partners.
  • Independently managed documentation and correspondence for multi-client projects.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Criminology

University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ
04-2023

No Degree - Te Reo Māori

Carey Baptist College
Auckland, NZ
01-2021

Skills

  • Criminal & Consumer Law Knowledge (CCCFA and RLC)
  • Evidence & Disclosure Handling
  • File & Case Management
  • Confidentiality & Data Security
  • Stakeholder Communication (Internal & External)
  • Statutory Interpretation
  • Report Writing & Information Analysis
  • Cultural Competency & Trauma-informed Practice

Timeline

Advocacy Advisor

Christian's Against Poverty
06.2023 - Current

Sign Writer

Torque
11.2020 - 02.2022

Front of House and Sous Chief

Sozo Coffee House
06.2016 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Criminology

University of Auckland

No Degree - Te Reo Māori

Carey Baptist College
Kristina Baird