Nicole Crawford
Wellington,New Zealand
Summary
Ministerial Press Secretary with three years of expertise in the public sector as a communications and policy professional. Strong background and proven ability to drive results in policy development, government relations, strategic planning, and high-stakes relationship management.
Now seeking opportunities in London across the public sector, government relations, communications, or consultancy - particularly with organisations focused on the energy sector and climate change.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Ministerial Press Secretary
Department of Internal Affairs
Wellington, NZ
03.2024 - Current
- Directed the development and implementation of communication strategies for government programs, policies, and announcements.
- Provided strategic media and communications advice to the Minister and other senior offices, ensuring alignment with government priorities.
- Drafted speeches, press releases, and other media communications, ensuring clear, impactful messaging.
- Monitored media coverage, assessed public sentiment, and advised on response strategies.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with domestic and international media, and key stakeholders.
Policy Advisor
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
Wellington, NZ
12.2022 - 03.2024
- Contributed to the development of policy proposals to refresh the Māori-Crown Economic Growth Partnership strategy and action plan.
- Led policy work to develop an indicator measurement framework to measure success. Included chairing a cross-agency working group to gain insights and develop the framework.
- Provided clear and evidence-based written and oral policy advice to ministers and senior leadership on the Māori economy.
Policy Advisor
Ministry for Primary Industries
Wellington, NZ
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Supported policy work on the legislative implications for the aquaculture industry.
- Supported nationwide engagement with industry stakeholders, iwi/Māori, and councils. Led the work to analyse the engagement feedback to support a policy briefing to the Minister on the key findings.
- Led the development of key messages on New Zealand's aquaculture policy for two bilateral Fisheries Dialogues with the U.S. and China.
Education
Master of Politics -
University of Otago
Dunedin, New Zealand02-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Economics
University of Otago
Dunedin, New Zealand01-2021
Skills
- Policy analysis and strategy development
- Government relations and stakeholder management
- Strategic communication and messaging
- Planning processes
- Risk management
- Oral and written communication
- Attention to detail
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Ministerial Press Secretary
Department of Internal Affairs
03.2024 - Current
Policy Advisor
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
12.2022 - 03.2024
Policy Advisor
Ministry for Primary Industries
01.2022 - 12.2022
Master of Politics -
University of Otago
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Economics
University of Otago
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