Jacqueline Neave

Jacqueline is a former VSA volunteer working for the Samoan Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (Biosecurity Samoa). In combined e-volunteering and in country role for four years. I thoroughly enjoyed my role which was varied and incredibly rewarding.

She has previously served on national and international committees to drive and lift employment standards across the New Zealand’s horticulture, Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme.

Based in Wellington/Poneke, Jacqueline works at the Ministry for Primary Industries, in Biosecurity as manager of the pest management animals’ team, with a focus on animal pests of National significance to New Zealand’s natural and primary productive environments. She also has over 20 years in experience in the Government sector including, operational strategy, operational planning, governance, and auditing export pathway systems.