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Sophia-Jean Enright

Auckland,Mt Eden

Summary

Innovative Researcher adept at problem-solving, designing frameworks and generating meaningful results. Experienced at utilising new systems and resources. Works effectively and collaboratively with teams and individuals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant

Family Law, Waitakere Barristers Chambers
03.2023 - Current
  • Legal administrative support including file management and client liaison.

Senior Academic Advisor / Researcher

Massey University of New Zealand
08.2021 - 03.2021
  • Conducted multidisciplinary research and analysis of Māori knowledge, prior to starting in February 2022 as a senior academic advisor, providing advice and guidance for customers based on tertiary regulations.

Policy Advisor

02.2018 - 02.2021
  • Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
  • Roles in the Radio Spectrum Policy team and the Health and Safety at Work Policy team, providing policy advice for the New Zealand Government.

English Tutor

Emerson Willard Tutoring Ltd
06.2017 - 12.2017
  • Tutored high school students in English, Media Studies and Classics.

Philosophy Tutor

Victoria University of Wellington
01.2017 - 06.2017
  • Tutored undergraduate tertiary students in International Ethics.

Administrative Assistant

Property, Skinner Law
02.2016 - 06.2016
  • Provided administrative support for independent Barrister and Solicitor.

NGO Policy Intern

Humanitarian Aid, Council
11.2015 - 03.2016
  • For International Development
  • Conducted research and analysis of internal code of ethics.

Legal Intern

Environmental Law
06.2015 - 11.2015
  • Conducted analysis of Treaty obligations for Directors of the Department.

Mentor

Te Pūtahi Atawhai, Victoria University of Wellington
01.2014 - 11.2015
  • Provided academic assistance and guidance for Māori and Pasifika undergraduate students.

Administrative Assistant

Family Law, Teei & Associates
11.2013 - 03.2014
  • Conducted administrative tasks, client liaison and filing management.

Education

New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory - Electrical Engineering

Unitec Institute of Technology
Auckland
11.2021

Master of Arts - Philosophy

Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, NZ
12.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies, Philosophy, Sociology And Film

Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington
12.2016

Skills

  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Research and Writing
  • Project Management
  • Client Service and Support
  • MS Office Proficiency

Affiliations

Ngāpuhi

Ngāti Ruanui

Ngāruahine

Timeline

Legal Assistant

Family Law, Waitakere Barristers Chambers
03.2023 - Current

Senior Academic Advisor / Researcher

Massey University of New Zealand
08.2021 - 03.2021

Policy Advisor

02.2018 - 02.2021

English Tutor

Emerson Willard Tutoring Ltd
06.2017 - 12.2017

Philosophy Tutor

Victoria University of Wellington
01.2017 - 06.2017

Administrative Assistant

Property, Skinner Law
02.2016 - 06.2016

NGO Policy Intern

Humanitarian Aid, Council
11.2015 - 03.2016

Legal Intern

Environmental Law
06.2015 - 11.2015

Mentor

Te Pūtahi Atawhai, Victoria University of Wellington
01.2014 - 11.2015

Administrative Assistant

Family Law, Teei & Associates
11.2013 - 03.2014

New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory - Electrical Engineering

Unitec Institute of Technology

Master of Arts - Philosophy

Victoria University of Wellington

Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies, Philosophy, Sociology And Film

Victoria University of Wellington
Sophia-Jean Enright