Layba Zubair
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
AUSA WOMEN'S RIGHTS OFFICER
University Of Auckland
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Advocating for gender equity at the University of Auckland, particularly through University committees and decision-making bodies
- Chairing the AUSA Mana Wahine Subcommittee
- Pursuing any other initiatives relating to celebrating, supporting and advocating for women on campus.
INTERN AND PROJECT MANAGER
HELP Auckland
01.2020 - Current
- Going into schools providing educational content around issues that women face, supporting our organization's motto of girls supporting girls.
- Creating social media content.
- Interviewing individuals and writing articles.
RELATIONS MANAGER
New Zealand Model Parliament, UN Youth New Zealand
2022
- Seek sponsorships for the event from external partners (monetary support, products, vouchers) alongside the Assistant Coordinator
- Organising guest speakers.
RELATIONS MANAGER
Auckland Youth Forum, UN Youth Auckland
2022
- Seek sponsorships for the event from external partners (monetary support, products, vouchers) alongside the Assistant Coordinator
- Organising guest speakers.
HIGH SCHOOL AMBASSADOR
UN Youth Auckland
01.2021
- Establishing a UN Youth club at my school
- Promoting UN Youth conferences by speaking in assemblies
- Organising in-school workshops and events
- Advocating for the UN Youth values.
PROJECT OFFICER
She's a Crowd
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Program design and execution
- Workshop and e-learning content development related to advocacy and campaigning
- Community engagement
- Partnership management
- Sourcing grant opportunities for 'Raise The Crowd'
- Supporting the Sales and Stakeholder manager with other research and advocacy activities as they arise.
YOUTH ACTION SQUAD
Netsafe
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Creating meaningful conversations about online risks and the help options available
- Improving online safety knowledge and help others with theirs
- Showing the community the positive influence digital technology has on young people.
Education
Bachelor's - Law
University of Auckland
2025
Skills
- Dependable and Responsible
- Excellent Communication
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Awards
RASNZ Youth Award & The Puketapapa Voice For Change Award: Both were awarded in recognition of my advocacy for and in the youth space.
Well-being Award: Awarded by GirlBoss NZ, sponsored by Xero, this award was in recognition of my mahi during The Consent Law Reform Campaign, to ensure the health & wellbeing of myself and my community.
Timeline
AUSA WOMEN'S RIGHTS OFFICER
University Of Auckland
12.2022 - 12.2023
HIGH SCHOOL AMBASSADOR
UN Youth Auckland
01.2021
PROJECT OFFICER
She's a Crowd
01.2021 - 01.2022
YOUTH ACTION SQUAD
Netsafe
01.2021 - 01.2022
INTERN AND PROJECT MANAGER
HELP Auckland
01.2020 - Current
RELATIONS MANAGER
New Zealand Model Parliament, UN Youth New Zealand
2022
RELATIONS MANAGER
Auckland Youth Forum, UN Youth Auckland
2022
Bachelor's - Law
University of Auckland