University of Tasmania Career Directory Profiles

I chose the ACTPS because I am really driven to make a difference to the community around me. The things I do during the week influence the things I’ll see around me on the weekend.

Don’t leave things until the last minute. I still do this, and it never ends well.

PM&C allows you to choose your own rotations through networking, rather than putting a preference on paper like most other graduate programs.

The work they offer, in my opinion, has a lot of value and provides you with the opportunity to really make a difference with the work you put into it.

What I do impacts, not just the ministry, but New Zealanders and countries in the Pacific, as well as their people. It’s overwhelming being asked to coordinate meetings between New Zealand and major allies or ensuring that we fund programmes to the tune of millions in order to contribute to the safety and security of others in the Pacific.

Meeting new people and thinking outside the box to find the most innovative and effective approach is a daily occurrence in my role.