Tanyaradzwa Mhlanga
Wellington,WGN
Summary
A highly qualified professional with a Bachelor of Law, Master of Laws, and admission as a Barrister & Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand. The extensive background includes legal experience, leadership roles, and volunteer work, demonstrating commitment to excellence and community engagement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Analyst
Ministry of Education, Investment Portfolio Management Office
2022.01 - Current
- Established Performance Assurance Committee as an additional support component within our regional transition initiative, enhancing the resources available to our Investment Board
- Developed a comprehensive recommendations document, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and scorecards to streamline the communication of insights generated by this committee to the broader organisation and the programmes under our supervision
- As the manager of the High Risk Assurance Group, I was responsible for overseeing and guiding teams involved in the planning and execution of large, complex projects
- The group was established to provide independent technical advice, challenge assumptions, and ensure effective governance throughout the project lifecycle
- In this role, I have cultivated a creative mindset, constantly seeking opportunities to enhance governance practices
- Proactively introduced improvements to the group's processes, fostering an environment of innovation and continuous improvement
- Actively support our stakeholders in defining their goals, objectives, and strategies for achieving success
- Assist stakeholders in effectively communicating their messages to different parts of the organisation, facilitating alignment and collaboration towards achieving their objectives
- One of my notable accomplishments includes the development of a Governance training program in collaboration with the Institute of Directors
- This initiative aimed to enhance skills and capabilities of board members, fostering diversity and inclusivity in line with 40:40:20 policy
- Programme aimed to upskill, enable, and equip board members while creating a diverse pool of potential future board members.
Case Worker
Community Law Waikato
2017.01 - 2021.03
- Had the opportunity to use and improve the client interviewing skills I had learnt in Law School while interviewing clients
- Client contact allowed me to improve on my communication skills, relationships with colleagues and clients
- Through this experience I learnt how to give legal advice, communicate and build relationships with solicitors.
Graduate Advisor
Ministry of Education, Te Puna Hanganga Matahiko (infrastructure and Digital) Strategic Policy
2021.01 - 2022.01
- Excelled in writing clear and concise policy statements, parliamentary questions, notes, and formal documents
- My ability to effectively communicate complex information in a succinct manner enabled efficient decision-making and understanding among stakeholders
- Actively collaborated with colleagues from various departments within the organisation to engage in critical thinking and develop alternative thresholds for allocating infrastructure funding or space
- By fostering a collaborative environment, we collectively identified innovative approaches and made informed decisions
- Worked independently and without direct supervision
- Self-motivated, organised, and adept at managing my time and resources effectively to accomplish tasks and meet deadlines
- Regularly attended and actively participated in weekly meetings, I contributed valuable insights, ideas, and suggestions to promote collaboration and drive positive outcomes
- Conducted thorough research on various topics, analysed findings, and provided well-informed recommendations
- This research-driven approach ensures that decisions and actions are grounded in evidence and best practices.
Interviewer
Versus Research
2017.01 - 2020.01
- Called people on behalf of different companies and reached the required targets
- Learnt how to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds, multitasking capabilities, excellent attendance and punctuality.
Support Worker
2016.01 - 2020.01
- Gained an interest in people and a commitment to helping others, communicating with vulnerable people, listening, respect for client confidentiality and high-level patience.
Public Engagement Assistant
Hamilton City Council
2016.01 - 2017.01
- Attended local community markets across Waikato, Waipa and Hamilton, engaging the public in water conservation messages and educating them about current water restrictions.
Education
Master of Laws -
University of Waikato
Hamilton, WKO01.2022
Admitted as a Barrister & Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand - Law (Pre-Law)
Institute Of Professional Legal Studies
Hamilton, WKO09.2019
Bachelor of Law -
University of Waikato
Hamilton, WKO01.2018
Skills
- Documentation and Reporting
- Audit Support
- Information Gathering
- Issue Identification
- Conflict Resolution
- Verbal Communication
- Quality Assurance
- Self-Motivated
- Stakeholder Relations
- Risk Mitigation
Accomplishments
- Delegate at the 9th University Scholars Symposium in Bangkok, hosted by Humanitarian Affairs (2018)
- Attended the symposium in Bangkok hosted by Humanitarian Affairs.
- Engaged in scholarly discussions and presentations.
Volunteer Experience
- Habitat for Humanity Restore, 2015, 2016
- ICC Cricket World Cup, 2015
- Community Law Waikato, 2017, to date, I had the opportunity to use and improve the client interviewing skills I had learnt in Law School while interviewing clients. My client contact allowed me to improve on my communication skills, relationships with colleagues and clients. Through this experience I learnt how to give legal advice, communicate and build relationships with solicitors
- Red Cross; Meals on wheels, 2015, 2020, Delivered hot meals to those who have been discharged from hospital or any persons in the community that receives meals on wheels.
Timeline
Analyst
Ministry of Education, Investment Portfolio Management Office
2022.01 - Current
Graduate Advisor
Ministry of Education, Te Puna Hanganga Matahiko (infrastructure and Digital) Strategic Policy
2021.01 - 2022.01
Case Worker
Community Law Waikato
2017.01 - 2021.03
Interviewer
Versus Research
2017.01 - 2020.01
Support Worker
2016.01 - 2020.01
Public Engagement Assistant
Hamilton City Council
2016.01 - 2017.01
Master of Laws -
University of Waikato
Admitted as a Barrister & Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand - Law (Pre-Law)
Institute Of Professional Legal Studies
Bachelor of Law -
University of Waikato
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