Community Work
Maria Jane Vanualailai
Graduate Policy Advisor
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet personal and team goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Graduate Policy Advisor
Ministry Of Business, Innovation, And Employment
Wellington
02.2022 - Current
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
Information Coordinator
Ministry Of Social Development
Wellington
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Contributed to office operations by automating claimant correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
- Actively listened to claimants, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Office of the Chief Executive Intern
Ministry For The Environment
Wellington
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Lab Demonstrator
The University Of Auckland
Auckland
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
- Executed corrective actions when test controls were outside specified limits.
Tuakana Tutor
The University Of Auckland
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Taught and assisted students in Biomedical Science, creating tailored lesson plans and study guides on subject matter.
- Collaborated with students and lecturers to improve assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
The University of Auckland
Auckland 02.2017 - 10.2020
Skills
Government policy regulations
Policy writing
Research & Analysis
Critical Thinking
Collaborative
Leadership
Interests
Club Memberships
Child Care
Reading
Music & Dance
Certification
Tupu Tai Internship Completion - Ministry for the Environment
Timeline
Graduate Policy Advisor
Ministry Of Business, Innovation, And Employment
02.2022 - Current
Information Coordinator
Ministry Of Social Development
04.2021 - 02.2022
Office of the Chief Executive Intern
Ministry For The Environment
11.2020 - 02.2021
Lab Demonstrator
The University Of Auckland
06.2019 - 12.2019
Tuakana Tutor
The University Of Auckland
01.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
The University of Auckland
02.2017 - 10.2020