Maria Jane Vanualailai
Auckland
Summary
I am a motivated final-year Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Honors) student with a strong background in healthcare and public policy. My experience across government, education, and health has helped me build skills in clinical work, research, and cultural understanding. With a foundation in science and a strong focus on Pasifika health equity, I am passionate about connecting clinical care with wider system changes to better support underserved communities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Enriching Otara Early Learning Centre
Otara, Auckland
03.2024 - Current
- Manages communication between staff and parents.
- Supports scheduling, documentation, and daily operations.
Historic Claims Information Coordinator
Ministry of Social Development
Wellington & Auckland
02.2021 - 11.2023
- Processed sensitive personal information requests from survivors of abuse in state care.
- Maintained high accuracy and empathy under confidentiality protocols.
- Adapted to a part-time workload while studying full-time.
Graduate Policy Advisor
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
Wellington
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Supported the Advanced Manufacturing Industry Transformation Plan.
- Ensured Pasifika equity perspectives were embedded in economic policy.
Tupu Tai Intern
Ministry for the Environment
Wellington
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Authored policy brief on impacts of ocean warming & acidification on Māori and Pasifika wellbeing.
- Presented recommendations to internal stakeholders.
Education
Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Honors) -
The University of Auckland
true11-2025
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
The University of Auckland
01.2020
Skills
- Communication: Developed through policy writing and client-facing roles
- Cultural awareness: Focus on Pasifika health equity across research and clinical settings
- Time management: balanced clinical placement, mentoring, and part-time work
- Teamwork and leadership: shown through mentoring roles and cross-agency collaboration
Summer Volunteering Experience
- Nov 2023–Feb 2024: involved as an assistant student radiographer at Epworth Diagnostic Medical Centre in Fiji.
- Nov 2024–Feb 2025: involved in church activities, such as organizing youth events and outreach programs.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Enriching Otara Early Learning Centre
03.2024 - Current
Graduate Policy Advisor
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
02.2022 - 02.2023
Historic Claims Information Coordinator
Ministry of Social Development
02.2021 - 11.2023
Tupu Tai Intern
Ministry for the Environment
11.2020 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Honors) -
The University of Auckland
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
The University of Auckland
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