Manisha Bhikha

Manisha Bhikha

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  • About me

    Principal Policy Advisor at Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, New Zealand

  • Education

    • University of Auckland

      1999 - 2003
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Political studies and Film, television and media studies
    • King's College London

      2013 - 2013
      Professional and Executive Development short course Preventing violent radicalisation
    • The University of Auckland

      2004 - 2005
      Master of Arts (M.A.) Political Science and Government First class honours, First division

      Masters thesis research on the influence of the idea of childrens rights on the policy process in New Zealand

    • General Assembly

      2014 - 2014
      User Experience Design
  • Experience

    • New Zealand Human Rights Commission

      Mar 2004 - Nov 2004
      Intern
    • New Zealand Human Rights Commission

      Aug 2005 - Oct 2005
      Contract Policy Analyst
    • New Zealand Office of the Children's Commissioner

      Oct 2005 - Apr 2007
      Policy Advisor
    • Westminster City Council

      May 2007 - Jun 2007
      Contract Development Officer
    • London Borough of Greenwich

      Jul 2007 - Oct 2007
      Contract Project Officer

      Project Manager for consultation on Children and Young People Plan (CYPP), three year strategic plan

    • Ealing Council (London Borough of Ealing)

      Oct 2007 - Jul 2008
      Contract Policy Officer
    • Ealing Council (London Borough of Ealing)

      Jun 2009 - Dec 2009
      Contract Policy Officer
    • London Borough of Camden

      Dec 2009 - Oct 2018
      Senior Policy Officer
    • Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

      Oct 2018 - May 2019
      Policy Support Manager

      Technical policy analysis and strategy for special projects, EU Exit

    • Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, New Zealand

      Oct 2019 - now
      Principal Policy Advisor
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Prince 2

      AXELOS Global Best Practice
      Sept 2014
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Governor

      Issued by Richard Cobden Primary School on Sept 2015
      Richard Cobden Primary SchoolAssociated with Manisha Bhikha