Kate Jones

I am a friendly person with a very positive attitude. I am very well organised and take great pride in my ability to work accurately to deadlines. I have exceptional written and verbal communication skills and have great attention to detail. I am a qualified lawyer.

Administrative Support at St Margaret's College Foundation (2024-07 – Present)

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Foundation, ensuring the efficient day-to-day operation of fundraising and donor engagement activities.
• Maintain accurate donor and alumni databases, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
• Assist with the planning and delivery of fundraising campaigns, donor stewardship initiatives, and Foundation events.
• Process donations, prepared acknowledgements, and supported financial reconciliation and reporting.
• Manage correspondence, calendars, and documentation for Foundation leadership.
• Liaise with internal departments, alumni, volunteers, and external partners to support Foundation objectives.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies and privacy requirements, and fundraising best practices.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of administrative processes and systems.

Board Secretary at Canterbury Scientific Limited (2021 – 2022)

Board Secretary at Tumblar Limited (2021 – 2022)

Solicitor at Ravensdown (2015 – 2016)

I was brought in on a part-time basis to establish a database of the property portfolio held by the company.

Legal Counsel at Solid Energy NZ Limited (2002 – 2012)

My role included providing legal and governance support to the company and its subsidiaries (including the Board and Senior Management); and assisting with property and commercial transactions including the management of the property portfolio. I also assumed the role of Board Secretary as and when required.

Solicitor at Young Hunter – Barristers & Solicitors (2000 – 2002)

Commercial Property team.

Senior Solicitor at Duncan Cotterill – Barristers & Solicitors (1995 – 2000)

Commercial Property team.

Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce in Law and Commerce – University of Otago (1989 – 1994)

Legal Studies – Institute of Professional Legal Studies (1995 – 1995)