Sascha Wiszniewska

• Provided end-to-end administrative support across sensitive and complex coronial matters, balancing the needs of families, legal stakeholders, and the judiciary.
• Managed mass casualty and high-profile coronial files, ensuring timely progression in line with legislative requirements.
• Navigated sensitive subject matter and handle highly confidential, graphic evidence using platforms such as SharePoint and Court Taking. Maintained accurate records in accordance with privacy and data protection standards.
• Provided direct procedural, administrative and courtroom support to Coroners during inquests, including documentation preparation, scheduling, and Court Taking.
• Liaised with internal and external stakeholders including judiciary, legal counsel, whānau, media, and government agencies with empathy and professionalism.
• Applied sound judgement in managing complex inquiries under pressure, prioritising competing demands while upholding procedural integrity.
• Participated in cultural training to support respectful engagement with diverse communities, incorporating tikanga Māori and other cultural protocols into daily practice.
• Consistently upheld the Ministry of Justice's RISE values (respect, integrity, service & excellence) and the New Zealand Government Public Servant Code of Conduct by incorporating them in my everyday work.

Christchurch Masjidain Attack Coronial Inquiry

New Zealand’s largest Coronial Investigation

• Administered the Coroners Act 2006, ensuring immediate whānau received Interested Party status and coordinating with additional approved parties.
• Played a ceremonial role during televised inquests, reading the names of all 51 victims at the start and close of each session.
• Completed cultural competency training in Islamic practices, enabling respectful swearing-in of witnesses using the Quran and improving pronunciation of Arabic names.

Whakaari White Island Eruption Coronial Inquiry

Second largest coronial investigation in New Zealand

• Supported administration of the Coroners Act 2006, ensuring Interested Party status for whānau and coordinating with other approved parties.
• Facilitated sensitive communication and procedural accuracy across multiple stakeholders during a nationally significant mass fatality inquiry.

• Case managed 30+ Category 3 & 4 criminal files which are: murder, manslaughter, serious sexual violence,
  Class A drug trials.
• Exercised Deputy Registrar powers under High Court Rules 2016, including swearing affidavits, signing declarations, bail grants and sealing orders.
• Supported judicial responsibilities in accordance with the Senior Courts Act 2016, High Court Rules 2016, and Criminal Procedure Act 2011.
• Maintained professional relationships with members of the judiciary, legal counsel, victims’ advisors, and complainants.
• Delivered high-accuracy service while upholding Ministry of Justice's RISE values (respect, integrity, service & excellence) and statutory obligations.

• Responded to emails and phone enquiries from Les Mills members around New Zealand.
• Managed account changes including terminating memberships, initiating leniency holds on members’ accounts, login queries and transferring members to different clubs.
• Delivered efficient customer service in a fast-paced environment.

• Represented an Australian Charity, contacting previous supporters and thanking them for their past support, providing updates on their charity, and the current lotteries we had available.
• Worked flexible hours; nights, weekends, and during holidays.

• Contributed to the delivery of continuing legal education and development through NZ Law Society CLE.
• Coordinated courses, workshops, webinars, and conferences.
• Organised publicity, publishing, and booking confirmations in collaboration with executive staff.
• Managed the general helpline, online chat forum, emails, phone calls by providing customer support and website assistance.

• Developed and maintained positive and effective communication between staff and leadership team.
• Created strategies to enhance long-term business success and profitability.
• Represented the company, ensuring customer satisfaction through service delivery, and establishing positive long-term relationships with customers.
• Oversaw sales across departments, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality customer experience.