Maisie Hance
Wellington
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Secretary
Office of the Minister of Finance
03.2025 - Current
- I provide strategic advice to the Minister of Finance and Associate Minister of Finance on financial, economic and commercial issues.
- I manage the relationship with Treasury officials and the Ministers' offices across a range of portfolios, including; Budget, Education, Housing, Balance Sheet, Infrastructure, Justice Sector, Treaty issues and Natural Resources.
- I have a strong understanding of the Budget cycle, machinery of government and strong experience engaging with senior officials, Ministers and external stakeholders.
- I commission and convey advice to Ministers and senior officials and liaise between senior leadership and staff, facilitating feedback and addressing concerns promptly.
- Implemented office procedures that increased workflow efficiency and reduced administrative delays.
Analyst
The Treasury
03.2023 - 03.2025
- Advised the Minister of Finance on financial, economic, commercial and regulatory issues on natural resource policy and funding initiatives.
- Analysed financial data to support budget planning and resource allocation.
- Managed the relationship with Ministry for Primary Industries and Land Information New Zealand, including with senior leadership on Budget and policy issues.
- Strong understanding of the Public Finance Act and the government's financial management system.
- Trained junior analysts on analytical tools and best practices for data management. Commissioned and reviewed he work of junior staff within the team.
Policy Analyst
Ministry for the Environment
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Developed policy advice and reports for the Spatial Planning Bill, and advised Select Committee.
- Led the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS) annual regulatory policy update from policy formulation to regulations being drafted.
- Led the update to regulations for aluminium smelting industrial allocation.
- Advised the government and led the analysis on how biofuels should be accounted for in the NZ ETS.
- Developed the international cooperation chapter of the first emissions reduction plan.
- Developed Cabinet papers, policy briefings, discussion documents, regulatory impact assessment as part of these projects.
Graduate Policy Advisor
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Coordinated Southland's just transition secretariat and governance groups. I produced analysis and advice to support the secretariat and governance group.
- Supported stakeholder engagement and workshops with Southland just transition partners, including Ngāi Tahu, local businesses, and local government to agree joint government and regional priorities.
- Produced project plans for stakeholders outlining cross-agency partnership implementation.
Policy Intern
Ministry of Housing and Urban Development
11.2019 - 01.2021
- Produced research reports on green infrastructure, co-housing, and contributed research to inform the Briefing to the Incoming Ministers.
- Coordinated and provided reporting to the cross-agency Urban Growth Agenda Governance Group and led Ministerial correspondence, Official Information Act requests and Written Parliamentary Question responses.
Education
Master of Climate Change Science and Policy - Climate change science courses and policy courses
Victoria University of Wellington
02.2021
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Canterbury
11.2020
Awards
- Prime Minister's Scholarship for Asia, 10/2019, University of Canterbury, Education New Zealand
- Excellence award for Chinese, 01/2014, Confucius Institute
Timeline
Private Secretary
Office of the Minister of Finance
03.2025 - Current
Analyst
The Treasury
03.2023 - 03.2025
Policy Analyst
Ministry for the Environment
09.2021 - 03.2023
Graduate Policy Advisor
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
02.2021 - 09.2021
Policy Intern
Ministry of Housing and Urban Development
11.2019 - 01.2021
Master of Climate Change Science and Policy - Climate change science courses and policy courses
Victoria University of Wellington
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Canterbury