ABOUT SUSAN
“I have worked with Susan on numerous projects. Her approachable manner, analytical thinking and ready smile enable Susan to assist those who are entitled to support and fairness.” - Deborah Hart, Executive Director, AMINZ
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Represented New Zealand internationally negotiating conflict
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Worked with international students and migrants.
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Experience in resolving small and large neighbourhood conflicts
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Specialist guidance to community groups including small not-for-profit and large organisations
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Practical knowledge of governance, legal and property matters in complex or interpersonal issues
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She is an accredited mediator and an Associate Member of AMINZ
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GOVERNMENT APPOINTMENTS
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Appointed by Associate Minister of Justice a Panel Member of the Human Rights Review Tribunal, 2019. The Tribunal hears cases on human rights, health and disability and privacy.
MEMBERSHIPS
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Accredited Associate Member of Arbitrators’ and Mediators’ Institute of New Zealand
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Approved Volunteer Citizens Advice Bureau
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Member of New Zealand Institute of International Affairs
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EDUCATION
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Graduate Diploma in Business Studies (Dispute Resolution), Massey University
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Certificate in Negotiation and Leadership, Harvard Law School
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Masters’ degree in International Relations, Victoria University
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Cert Teaching English as a Second Language, International House London
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BA Victoria University
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LANGUAGES
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English
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French
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Italian
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Spanish
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PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT
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Executive Assistant and Project Manager, Arbitrators’ and Mediators’ Institute of New Zealand
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Culture and Communications Programme Manager, NZ National Commission for UNESCO
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Development Programme Manager, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
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Student Liaison Officer, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
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Legal executive
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VOLUNTARY ROLES
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Susan has always volunteered for community groups.
Her current roles include:
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Chair, community-based charitable education trust
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Ronald McDonald House, Wellington
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Citizens Advice Bureau, Wellington.
