Alexandra Hogg

Experience

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  New Zealand Consulate-General, Melbourne

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  Policy Support Officer

  Supported the Consul-General in developing a New Zealand diplomatic presence in Melbourne, while providing strategic policy advice on New Zealand-Victorian relations to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Roles and responsibilities included speech writer, researcher, website strategy developer and stakeholder relations manager for the Consul-General, but also the facilitation of New Zealand Ministers when travelling to Victoria (including Prime Minister John Key in 2009).Other responsibilities included the co-ordination of public diplomacy events to promote New Zealand tourism, trade and investment and consular assistance to New Zealanders in Victoria. Show less

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  Victorian Government, Department of Premier and Cabinet

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  Policy Officer, Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Priorities Team, Federalism Branch

  Supported Victoria Government's contribution to the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) reform agenda, including supporting the Premier of Victoria, as a member of COAG and the Council of the Australian Federation (CAF), and Victoria’s leadership role in developing national reform. Specialist portfolio areas within the Federalism Branch included social policy (human services (including children & young people), indigenous, and women’s affairs), justice policy, legal affairs, and higher education on fundamental policy or funding agreements under the Intergovernmental Agreement on Federal Financial Relations. Show less

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  Allen + Clarke

  Jun 2012 - Jan 2014

  Intermediate Associate

  Worked at Allen + Clarke as an Intermediate Associate to develop and deliver high-quality policy advice, initiatives and regulatory instruments for New Zealand, Australian and Pacific Government clients.Major clients include: the Department of Health And Ageing (Australian Government); the Ministry of Health (New Zealand Government); the New Zealand Business Leaders’ Health & Safety Forum; and the New Zealand Federation of Multicultural Councils.

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  Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

  Jan 2014 - Dec 2015

  Emergency Management Advisor

  Appointed to the New Zealand Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management in the National Planning team, as a strategic planner, responsible for the review, development and implementation of the National Civil Defence Emergency Management Plan 2015 and Guide.

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  National Emergency Management Agency (NZ)

  Jan 2014 - Mar 2024

  Managed the National Planning team at NEMA, which is responsible for the development and implementation of the civil defence emergency management strategic framework (including National Civil Defence Emergency Management Plan, and Guide) and supporting doctrine; short-term all-of-government and regional response planning; and contingency planning. The team also provides strategic and operational leadership to the welfare and critical infrastructure sectors, and manages the development of the Agency's business continuity management system.Responsible for the NEMA National Coordination Centre, or National Crisis Management Centre response role of Alternate National Welfare Manager. Also a member of NZ Rapid Response Team for the Pacific.New Zealand co-representative on the Australian Social Recovery Reference Group focussed on Australian-New Zealand social recovery planning and on the NEMA APEC Emergency Preparedness Working Group (EPWG) team. Show less

  • EM Mentor & Coach

    Jun 2023 - Mar 2024

  • Manager, Planning & Sector Partnerships

    Mar 2022 - Mar 2024

  • Team Leader, National Planning

    Jan 2014 - Mar 2022
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  Alexandra Hogg Coaching & Consulting

  Mar 2024 - now

  Coach & EM Consultant

  Given the complexities of the emergency management system, and in this current climate of pressure and ambiguity, Alexandra Hogg Coaching & Consulting support the development of our leaders; the teams they operate in; and the strategic relationships and planning needed for effective delivery in preparing for, and responding to, emergencies. Alexandra Hogg Coaching Programmes also provide bespoke direct support that enables you to take ownership for your personal and professional goals; understand your barriers to success; and take the steps necessary to achieve change and growth. Throughout this time, you will learn on the job; practice different tools/techniques; refine your approach; and embed new, more effective, practices. ​Alternatively, if you are in the midst of career transition, you can explore your skillsets and opportunities; while tackling any barriers to success. ​While Alex provides life coaching, she also specialises in:Emergency ManagementWomen's LeadershipImposter's Syndrome & OverthinkingEx-Service TransitionPerformance Under Pressure (& stress management)Relationship Management Show less