Tui Parata
Sydney,Australia
Summary
27-year-old Māori female. Dynamic legal and recruitment professional with extensive experience at the Ministry of Justice New Zealand and Police Now, UK, known to hit the ground running, focused on achieving the top mission. Results-oriented with exceptional organisational and leadership skills. Proven ability to manage complex projects and thrive under pressure. A strategic thinker with a keen eye for detail, adept at developing solutions and fostering strong interpersonal relationships in diverse settings. Committed to delivering high standards of integrity, personal responsibility, and professionalism.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Advisor
Ministry of Justice
Wellington, New Zealand
01.2025 - Current
- Advised on legal aid provider (lawyer) service quality to the Secretary, ensuring compliance with the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 and related regulations.
- Managed the complete application process for legal aid providers, presenting expert recommendations from facilitated Selection Committees.
- Conducted impartial investigations and assessments of complaints.
- Conducted comprehensive review of provider case files for audit to ensure adherence to professional standards and statutory obligations, including billing and claims according to the allocated grant of legal aid funding.
- Strengthened legal aid providers filing and records management by providing supporting documents, including templates, to assist with the recording of advice, instructions, hearing notes and financial obligations.
Recruitment and Marketing Officer
Police Now
London, United Kingdom
11.2023 - 10.2024
- Managed the end-to-end recruitment for Police Now’s Frontline Leadership Programme, a 12-month knowledge and skill development program for police officers navigating the complex police promotion process; 100 participants per cohort, 2 cohorts per year.
- Independently delivered all stages of recruitment including implementation, online application system build (Ambertrack), selection, interview, onboarding and evaluation. Proactively tracked each stage while providing timely updates on progress for both recruitment and candidates.
- Consistently conducted reviews of documents, correspondence, and processes to ensure content is up to date and effective.
- Developed and led coaching and information sessions, while providing each candidate 1-2-1 support for their interview.
- Fostered strong, collaborative relationships with program participants and key stakeholders, including senior sergeants across 16 police forces in the UK; reporting a 90%+ experience satisfaction rate.
Recruitment Coordinator
Police Now
London, United Kingdom
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Supported and facilitated the high-demanding recruitment process for Police Now’s National Graduate Leadership Programme and National Detective Programme; two entry routes into policing.
- Facilitated 5-hour long assessment centres, provided high quality service to candidates, managed data, verified police force checks and references, and collaborated with teams on projects.
Court Registry Officer
Ministry of Justice
Porirua, New Zealand
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Oversight of criminal court charges, facilitating and tracking progress through each court stage (e.g., plea, case review, trial, applications, sentencing).
- Coordinated communication with court stakeholders, acting as first point of contact for criminal court matters, and supported family and civil court enquiries.
- Administered court proceedings, including thorough file preparation, court taking, scheduling hearings, and issuing summonses and warrants.
- Processed and organised a high volume of litigation documents, including affidavits, applications and court orders, while holding Deputy Registrar powers.
- Fostered strong working relationships with the public, judiciary, police, lawyers, corrections and other agencies to assist court processes; ensuring all individuals are treated with respect with a positive experience.
Court Registry Support Officer
Court Registry Support Officer (Jury team)
Wellington, New Zealand
01.2020 - 06.2020
Cinema and Cafe Supervisor
Lighthouse Cinema Pauatahanui
, New Zealand
01.2018 - 01.2020
In-home Care Giver
01.2017 - 01.2018
Deli & Seafood Clerk
New World Porirua
Porirua, New Zealand
01.2016 - 01.2017
Member’s Lounge Supervisor & Staff
Sky Stadium
, New Zealand
01.2012 - 01.2016
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology and Education
Victoria University
Wellington01.2020
NCEA Level 3 -
St Mary’s College
Wellington01.2016
Skills
- Strong, effective written and verbal communication
- Innovative problem solving
- Analytical thinking
- Coaching skills
- Stakeholder management
- Time management
- Empowering leadership
- Ability to build empathetic rapport with diverse individuals
- Emotional and cultural awareness
- Adaptable and resilient
- Proficient with Microsoft, technology, systems and data management
- Legal and regulatory compliance
Locations
- Wentworth Point, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Wellington, WGN, New Zealand
Awards
Victoria University Achievers Award (Scholarship), Victoria University of Wellington, 01/01/16
References
Available on request
About Me
27, Māori, female, A results-oriented professional with exceptional organizational and leadership skills. Proven ability to manage complex projects and thrive under pressure. A strategic thinker with a keen eye for detail, adept at developing solutions and fostering strong interpersonal relationships in diverse settings. Committed to delivering high standards of integrity, personal responsibility, and professionalism.
Personal Information
Available: Available to start from 10/13/25
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Advisor
Ministry of Justice
01.2025 - Current
Recruitment and Marketing Officer
Police Now
11.2023 - 10.2024
Recruitment Coordinator
Police Now
08.2022 - 11.2023
Court Registry Officer
Ministry of Justice
07.2021 - 07.2022
Court Registry Support Officer
Court Registry Support Officer (Jury team)
01.2020 - 06.2020
Cinema and Cafe Supervisor
Lighthouse Cinema Pauatahanui
01.2018 - 01.2020
In-home Care Giver
01.2017 - 01.2018
Deli & Seafood Clerk
New World Porirua
01.2016 - 01.2017
Member’s Lounge Supervisor & Staff
Sky Stadium
01.2012 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology and Education
Victoria University
NCEA Level 3 -
St Mary’s College