Maria Jones
Auckland,Hobsonville
Summary
Dynamic data professional with exceptional interpersonal skills, adept at fostering positive supplier relationships and delivering outstanding experiences through effective communication and negotiation strategies. Proven expertise in high-standard data acquisition techniques and tools, ensuring the collection of accurate, high-quality data. Strong teamwork and adaptability contribute to consistently achieving results in fast-paced environments. Proficient in Salesforce, CMA, and advanced data entry techniques, with a commitment to accuracy and objectivity in all tasks.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Data Collection Specialist
Statistics New Zealand
06.2022 - Current
- Establish a professional rapport with survey respondents and ensure a positive experience with Stats NZ
- Continuously build the skills needed to interact with suppliers from a diverse range of industries, cultures, age groups and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Ensure public trust and confidence in Stats NZ Tatauranga Aotearoa: Be a trusted data kaitiaki and adhere to business processes that ensure public trust and confidence in Stats NZ.
- Maintain a supportive and positive culture within your team, Collection Operations, and the wider organisation:
- Demonstrates commitment to Stats NZ Tatauranga Aotearoa policies, procedures, strategy, and related initiatives:
- Demonstrates as a model public servant committed to initiatives and values outlined in the Public Service Act 2020 and any subsequent adaptions.
- Demonstrated commitment to Health, Safety and Wellbeing while at work: Take personal responsibility for your own health safety and wellbeing
Corporate Services Advisor
Tai Tokerau Trades Training
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Maintain and support health and safety systems, evaluate and improve application of policies and procedures.
- Develop marketing projects and public relations campaigns.
Te Reo Māori Tutor - Night Class
Community Education Workshops
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Deliver weekly te reo Māori language and tikanga learning experiences.
District Court Reporter
Whangarei District Court
11.2019 - 09.2021
- Report on personal history and cultural background.
- Investigate community support options.
Lay Advocate
Youth Rangatahi Court
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Provide court with cultural information not otherwise available.
- Collaborate with court professionals and other stakeholders to decrease rates of recitivism.
- Support young person to transition into positive community involvement.
Te Reo Māori Tutor
Te Whare Wananga O Awanuiārangi
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Recruit cohort and facilitate NZQA level 3,
Māori Language Course 1 semester.
Education
Bachelor of Education Honours Māori Pathway - Education
The University of Auckland
Whangarei, NZSkills
- Demonstration of strong customer focus, communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills as Field DCS
- Well established digital/technical literacy skills, familiar with inbound calling, CMA, Sales Force and field CPI experience
- Strong verbal communication skills, including the ability to relate to different audiences particularly Pacifika and English as second language respondents
- Able to collaborate effectively with other teams, keenly interested in expanding skills base
- Flexibile and able to work evenings and weekends
- Established and fully functional remote working environment, with strong, reliable internet and a private workspace
- Team involvement supporting Maori laguage week, teaching flax weaving and sharing cultural knowledge and waiata
- Decolonisation level 8 university paper, Te Amokapua Māori Crown relations course and fluent in Tikanga, Te Reo and Te Ao Māori
Accomplishments
- Achieved an excellent respondent experience July Shoutout "She was excellent, kind and patient."
- Lead office staff in flax weaving lesson, waiata, te reo Māori, me ōna tikanga. Māori Language Week 2024.
- Documented and resolved a double up of sample household selection which led to the correct survey sample result.
Affiliations
Ko Te Rarawa te iwi, ko Panguru te maunga, ko Hokianga te awa, ko Tamatea te marae.
Ngā reo Languages
Maori
Full Professional
Interests
Mentor marginalised community groups through healthy lifestyles and the Gospel message
Intergenerational transmission of Māori language and culture
Timeline
Regional Data Collection Specialist
Statistics New Zealand
06.2022 - Current
Corporate Services Advisor
Tai Tokerau Trades Training
10.2021 - 05.2022
Te Reo Māori Tutor - Night Class
Community Education Workshops
05.2021 - 09.2021
District Court Reporter
Whangarei District Court
11.2019 - 09.2021
Te Reo Māori Tutor
Te Whare Wananga O Awanuiārangi
06.2018 - 12.2018
Lay Advocate
Youth Rangatahi Court
01.2018 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Education Honours Māori Pathway - Education
The University of Auckland