Lynette Sosefo

• Research, consult, design, and implement policies.
• Provide effective policy advice through:

- problem definition and risk analysis

- research and analysis of potential implications

- consultation of options with appropriate kaimahi and stakeholders,

- Recommend pragmatic solutions that can be operationalized to achieve the desired outcomes, with a Te Tiriti, Tāngata Tiriti and Tagata o le Moana lens

• Co-lead for the Language Competency requirements, and implementation of the English Language Competency Pathway (ELCP) for Tagata o Le Moana.
• Leading information gathering and analysis.
• Presenting complex results in a meaningful way for different audiences.
• Managing implementation issues, barriers, and risks as part of policy design.
• Policy work related to registration and certification | Whai tiwhiketetanga. Ensuring all teachers in Aotearoa are qualified, capable, and ethical professionals.
• Work on the Inclusive Education guidelines, and support teachers in New Zealand, and how they engage, educate and serve children with neurodiverse needs.
• Internal Pacific Strategy for Teaching Council
• Unteach Racism - and potential Pacific Pathways
• Stakeholder engagement
• Managing personal beliefs work and providing guidance for teachers to deal with the emerging challenges in our education system
• Provide policy advice to the Governing Council.
• Draft Minister briefings
• Support and draft responses for Official Information Act (OIA) requests, and Personal Information Act requests.
• Review internal organization policies and strategies that work to support our Teaching Council staff.
• Assisted with Teacher requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
• I have in-depth knowledge and understanding of the structure of the New Zealand education system.
• I have in-depth understanding of the Code and Standards and how it supports the teaching profession

• Maintained communication with hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.
• Prepared offer letters for successful candidates after salary negotiations have been completed.
• Maintained current knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action guidelines and laws.
• Collaborated with team members in order to provide efficient customer service during the recruitment process.
• Analyzed employment-related data and prepared reports.
• Conducted reference checks on selected candidates prior to extending offers of employment.
• Provided feedback on unsuccessful applicants following interviews or assessments.
• Coordinated interviews with hiring managers and candidates.
• Developed or implemented recruiting strategies to meet current or anticipated staffing needs.

• Internship through the Ministry of Education | Early in Careers internship programme
• Worked on Teaching Council responsibilities in line with external education stakeholders and sector agencies
• Analyzed the Ministry of Education's Ka Hikitia Education Action Plan.
• Analyzed the Ministry of Education Action Plan for Pacific Education
• Worked on the Teaching Council
• Supported the development of strategies for engaging stakeholders in the policymaking process.
• Developed models to forecast outcomes associated with different policy scenarios.
• Reviewed existing regulations and identified opportunities for improvement.
• Researched legal frameworks that govern specific areas of public policy.
• Drafted reports that summarized findings from research projects, outlining implications of proposed policy changes.

• Communicated daily with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviours and related issues.
• Cared for children in institutional settings and supported them with their homework (e.g., Maths, English, reading, etc).
• Cared for an Autistic child
• Implemented behaviour management techniques to ensure the safety of all children in the facility.
• Planned and implemented engaging activities to encourage creativity and expression.
• Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
• Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and preferences.
• Maintained accurate records of each child's attendance, behaviour, meals served, naps taken and activities participated in.
• Adhered to health and safety regulations including fire drills, first aid procedures.
• Employed positive guidance strategies to encourage children and improve behaviour.
• Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.