Oh? Itās me!
Kia ora tÄtou
Ko Taranaki te maunga
Kei te noho au ki Te Whanganui-a-tara, Aotearoa
Ko Olivia tÅku ingoa
Greetings all
My mountain is Taranaki
I live in Wellington, New Zealand
My name is Olivia
Summary
Every day I endeavour to be a positive force in the universe. My charismatic nature, dedication, and enthusiasm are testament to this. I love being that go to person for analytical problems, for mentoring advice, or simply for top notch food recommendations. Youāll see from my experiences and skills that I go out of my way to have adventures that diversify my identity and life.
Add a sprinkle of creativity and fun, and youāve got yourself an Olivia.
Pronouns: she / they.
š¼ Current projects š¼
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Leadership Network | Asia New Zealand Foundation
2022 - present
The Leadership Network is comprised of emerging leaders in all areas of life who want to make a difference to the New Zealand-Asia relationship.
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Creative Writing
Nov 2021 - present
Blog - keeping an online diary of my thoughts, musings, and fun.
Articles & Zines - mixture of reviews, thought provoking pieces, and art!
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Pan-Asian Network | Stats NZ
Nov 2021 - present
Working collaboratively with other committee members to establish a Pan Asian Network at Stats NZ.
Establishing a network where people feel supported, promote greater cross-cultural awareness, and to celebrate cultures and ethnicities in the workplace.
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Pan-Asian Public Sector Network
August 2022 - present
New member of the PAPSN working group!
We work across agencies with existing ethnic networks to share information, host events, and support out peers that identify with differing cultures and ethnicities.
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National Council of Women New Zealand
August 2022 - present
Member of the Wellington branch!
NCWNZ is an umbrella organisation working towards true gender equality in Aotearoa New Zealand.
For more about the council, see:
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Wellington representative, Women's Network | Stats NZ
April 2022 - present
Contributing to the Wellington branch of the Womenās Network.
Feb 2021 - April 2022
Leading the Wellington branch of the Womenās Network.
Talking and connecting with members about what they want the Womenās Network to be.
Organising events and advocating for diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Liaising with other Government agencies Womenās Networks and promoting their events.
š§© Experiences š§©
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Design Analyst
Dec 2021 - present
In the Price Index Development team within Prices and Construction at Stats NZ.
I worked a wider range of technical projects to improve and develop price indexes. This role requires deeper knowledge of price index knowledge and analytical problem thinking, in addition to coaching and mentoring others.
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Statistical and Data Analyst
Feb 2019 - Dec 2021
In the Price Index Development team within Prices and Construction at Stats NZ.
I worked a wider range of technical projects to improve and develop price indexes.
Cameo in Consumers Price Index review 2020 YouTube video.
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Summer Intern, Reserve Bank of New Zealand
Dec 2017 - Feb 2018
Worked in the Policy Team in the Economics Department on an assigned project at RBNZ.
I produced an analytical report by the end of the internship and gave several presentations.
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Residential Assistant, Victoria House
Feb 2017 - Nov 2017
Supported 186 first-year students at Victoria House
Promoted the Hall values of Friendship, Community Success
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Tutor, Victoria University of Wellington
Mar 2018 - Nov 2018
Lead four tutorial sessions and one help desk every week for QUAN102: Statistics for Business
Confident and clear verbal communication of technical concepts
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Kay Dean, Victoria House
Feb 2016 - Nov 2016
Active within the hostel community, in attending, participating facilitating events at Victoria House.
Chairperson of the Residential Association at Victoria House, with weekly meetings to reflect on accommodation, food and academic aids.
š Education and certifications š
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Bachelor of Commerce, Victoria University of Wellington
2015-2017
Graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Commerce, majors in Economics and Finance with a minor in Econometrics.
I chose to study this degree because I wanted to build a solid foundation for career in the public sector and deepen my knowledge of economics.
It also combined many of my interests: mathematics, writing, analysing and understanding the way the world works.
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New Plymouth Girls' High School
2010 - 2014
In the accelerate class for English, Mathematics, and Science at NPGHS.
NCEA Level 3 endorsed with Merit.
NCEA Level 2 endorsed with Excellence.
Academic Leader of Science and Mathematics.
Awards including NCEA English Scholarship, Full Year Scholar, and Francis Memorial Cup.
Extra-curriculars included the Treasury Schoolsā Challenge and the RBNZ Monetary Policy Challenge.
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NCEA Level 2 certificate in Animal Care
2019
Completed written assessments for monitoring health and providing husbandry for cats, dogs, caged birds, rodents and rabbits.
Completed written assessments for demonstrating knowledge of ethical behaviour in relation to animals, and handling of transport and providing emergency first aid to companion animals.
Volunteered at the SPCA with the feline and small animals team, and a few shifts with the canine team.
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Enterprise programme | Prince's Trust Aotearoa New Zealand
A short session course run for rangatahi aged 18-30 to grow their ability and vision to āmake a livingā and value their own contribution to a thriving Aotearoa economy for themselves, their whÄnau, and their communities.
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Korean language learning
Feb 2021 - present (on hold!)
Combination of attending weekly classes, Talk To Me In Korean textbooks, and Duolingo.
š Volunteering š
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Celebrating Suffrage 125, Wellington Museum
Jan 2018 - Oct 2018
I was invited to co-organise an event in partnership with the Wellington Museum to commemorate 125 years of suffrage in New Zealand.
Celebrating Suffrage 125 was a two-day event aimed at university and high-school students. We held a poetry slam, a speaker event, and a debate. We had 160 people attend the event over two days.
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Volunteer in Feline and Small Animals team, SPCA
Sep 2017 - Jan 2019
One shift every third weekend.
Socialisation of cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, and any other small animals.
Cleaning food bowls/litter trays/cages - follow all Health and Safety procedures.
Being friendly to members of the public, refer them to management for adoption/specific questions
Working towards an NCEA Level 2 Animal Care Certificate (optional)
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Student representative, Victoria University of Wellington
2016
Prepared and performed a five-minute speech at the Taranaki Information Evening for Victoria University of Wellington.
Academic Student Leader as part of the Commerce Leadership programme which focussed on leading academic workshops for all students.
Class representative for ECON305, ECON309, QUAN201, FINA201.
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Social Club Committee | Stats NZ
Feb 2019 - Feb 2020
Organised the 2019 Wellington Social Club end of year function, an SPCA workplace visit and was Deputy Treasurer.
Advocated and organised for a wider range of social events.
ā Awards ā
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Small reward, Stats NZ
Nov 2021
For knowledge sharing and wellbeing. For hosting technical discussions, improving processes and contributing to wellbeing and the Womenās Network.
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Vic Plus Award
2017
Victoria Plus (now called Wellington Plus) is Victoria University of Wellingtonās service and leadership development programme.
Volunteered in at a variety of community events in and outside of the university. Completed written reflections about all experiences and lessons learned.
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Kay Dean Scholarship
2016
A memorial scholarship awarded to one returning student to Victoria House. Acceptance of the scholarship involves the fulfilment of the Kay Dean role. Value: $1,000.
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Victoria Excellence Scholarship
2015
Awarded to high school leavers on the basis of academic excellence who enrol to study any Bachelor degree at Victoria University of Wellington. Value: $5,000.
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Treasury Schools' Challenge
2013 - 2014
The New Plymouth Girlsā High School team placed second equal in New Zealand in 2013 and third equal in 2014 for the Treasury Schoolsā Challenge.
For news articles for 2013, see:
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Taranaki Careers and Training Expo Scholarship
2014
Provided a report of my personalised career plan to the Taranaki Careers & Training Expo Trust which stated my career pathways, described my personal qualities, researched what qualifications I needed for my career pathway, and made a timeline for my career pathway. Value: $1,000.
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NCEA English Scholarship
2014
Awarded to 3 per cent of Year 13 students studying each subject on the basis of a final scholarship exam taken at the end of final year. Value: $500.
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Certificate of Distinction, RBNZ Monetary Policy Challenge
2014
Our team placed third in the regional competition for Reserve Bank of New Zealandās Monetary Policy Challenge.
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Full Year Scholar, New Plymouth Girls' High School
2011 - 2014
Awarded on the basis of having one of the ten highest grade point averages in your respective year group for both halves of the academic year.
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The Francis Cup for Design and Visual Communication
2012
Awarded to a student enrolled in Graphic Design & Visual Communication at New Plymouth Girlsā High School based on the highest grade point average from any year group. Received for NCEA Level 1 and for having a Grade Average of 100%.
Quotes about Olivia
āOlivia is an amazing human. Sheās one half of a future spy duo (watch this space). Sheās very supportive and will happily go on a pajamas maccas trip at 8pm. Iām very glad to have met her and you will be too. She also just made me/my flatmate a cross-stitch that says āget fuckedā and Iām still on a highā
ā Alana