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Michelle Wellington

133 Otonga Road ,Rotorua

Summary

A dedicated and resourceful manager who focuses on people’s aspirations, and a strong commitment to making a difference, to the organisation, to the clients and to the greater community.

Work History

Service Manager

Oranga Tamariki Ministry For Children
2017 - Current
  • Supported the Regional Manager with strategic advice which included contributing to our obligations to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
  • Built and led a high performing team to deliver a quality response to support improved outcomes for tamariki, rangatahi and whānau.
  • Built, maintained and nurtured collaborative partnerships with Māori, Iwi, Hapu and Communities.
  • Engaged with internal Service Delivery business lines in relation to funding planning, service design and procurement.
  • Supported Partners and communities at a regional and local level.
  • Ensured a strategic (and equity informed) investment approach. This was driven through expertise in relationship management.

Regional Relationship Manager

Ministry Of Youth Development
2016 - 2017
  • Developed and maintained strategic partnerships with philanthropic trusts and other government funders to co-fund on community initiatives.
  • Identified emergent needs and gaps in services and support solution focussed thinking.
  • Supported the implementation of new initiatives and best practice enhancements.
  • Negotiated, managed and monitored contracts with providers.
  • Enhanced provider and community capacity and capability to work towards their aspirations, respond to priority needs and improved outcomes for young people.

Regional Team Manager

Ministry Of Youth Development
2015 - 2016
  • Provided strategic advice on youth development within senior leaders forums.
  • Contributed to the national strategic plans and implemented at a regional level.
  • Supported and managed the regional team.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional departments to drive cohesive efforts towards common goals and objectives.
  • Led the team through a change management process within the organisation.

Regional Youth Development Advisor

Ministry Of Youth Development
2011 - 2015
  • Provided advice on good youth development practice.
  • Organised regional government forums to develop joint plans to work together to achieve better outcomes for young people.
  • Collaborated with communities and funders on initiatives to ensure positive youth outcomes.
  • Developed and delivered training workshops.

National Youth Participation Advisor

Ministry Of Youth Development
2004 - 2011
  • Developed and delivered youth participation workshops for youth workers and young people
  • Researched, identified and advised the Ministry on best practice and opportunities for young people's engagement in government decision-making processes.
  • Co-ordinated Activate, Ministry's Wellington based youth advisory group.
  • Prepared reports and briefings to Ministers and General Manager.
  • Planned national youth participation projects and led their design, development and evaluation.
  • Influenced government agencies, local authorities and non-government organisations to improve their practice in relation to youth participation.
  • Planned and conducted consultations with young people and youth sector organisations.

National Young Women's Coordinator

YWCA Of Aotearoa NZ
2003 - 2004
  • Coordinated and provided strategic direction for young women's national programmes.
  • Applied for funding and grants to appropriate funding arms to secure funding for the organisation.

Youth Advocate

Whai Marama Youth Connex
2002 - 2003
  • Worked in conjunction with other youth services to provide a ‘wrap around' service for young people.

Youth Intervention Worker

The Hub
2002 - 2003
  • Crime prevention work with 10 – 13 year olds.

Peer Educator

Te Ahurei A Rangatahi
1999 - 2001
  • Developed, delivered and evaluated sexual health programmes for young people.


Education

Graduate Diploma - Not For Profit Management

UNITEC

New Zealand Diploma - Te Reo

Te Wānanga O Aotearoa

New Zealand Certificate - Te Reo

Te Wānanga O Aotearoa

Facilitative Leadership Programme -

Technology of Participation Programme

Certificate - Public Participation

International Association For Public Participation

Skills

1 Connectedness - have faith in the links between all things

2 Learner - have a great desire to learn and want to continuously improve

3 Ideation - fascinated by ideas

4 Intellection - introspective and appreciate intellectual discussions

5 Arranger - like to figure out how all of the pieces and resources can be arranged for maximum productivity

6 Context - understand the present by researching its history

7 Relator - enjoy close relationships with others

8 Responsibility - committed to stable values such as honesty and loyalty

9 Maximiser - focus on strengths as a way to stimulate personal and group excellence

10 Self-Assurance – have an inner compass that gives confidence that decisions are right

Timeline

Service Manager

Oranga Tamariki Ministry For Children
2017 - Current

Regional Relationship Manager

Ministry Of Youth Development
2016 - 2017

Regional Team Manager

Ministry Of Youth Development
2015 - 2016

Regional Youth Development Advisor

Ministry Of Youth Development
2011 - 2015

National Youth Participation Advisor

Ministry Of Youth Development
2004 - 2011

National Young Women's Coordinator

YWCA Of Aotearoa NZ
2003 - 2004

Youth Advocate

Whai Marama Youth Connex
2002 - 2003

Youth Intervention Worker

The Hub
2002 - 2003

Peer Educator

Te Ahurei A Rangatahi
1999 - 2001

Graduate Diploma - Not For Profit Management

UNITEC

New Zealand Diploma - Te Reo

Te Wānanga O Aotearoa

New Zealand Certificate - Te Reo

Te Wānanga O Aotearoa

Facilitative Leadership Programme -

Technology of Participation Programme

Certificate - Public Participation

International Association For Public Participation

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