Come along and hear from political rising star Jacinda Ardern about her journey in politics and how she got to be where she is today. Jacinda will be giving a presentation and answering questions about her experiences and challenges along the road to becoming an MP. Join is for a 5.30pm start. Jacinda will be talking from 5.45pm.
About Jacinda Ardern
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Jacinda Ardern is ranked No. 5 in Labour’s shadow Cabinet. She is the Spokesperson for Children, Justice, Small Business and Arts, Culture and Heritage.
Her passion for social justice led her to the party at just 17. She was elected in 2008. Jacinda ran in the 2011 and 2014 elections as Labour’s candidate for Auckland Central, which is now the most marginal seat in the country.
Before entering Parliament Jacinda worked for 2 and a half years for the Better Regulation Executive in UK Cabinet Office. Her role as an Associate Director was to improve the way that local authorities in particular interfaced with business. She was also seconded to the Home Office to assist with a review of Policing in England and Wales.
In 2007 Jacinda was only the second woman to be elected President of the largest international political youth organisation globally – IUSY, a role which saw her spending time in places ranging from Jordan, Israel and Algeria through to China. |
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