Claire Maningas
@clairemaningas
Organised administrative professional delivering executive support and efficient office operations.
SpainWhat I'm looking for
I am an organised, people-focused administrative professional with over five years' experience supporting teams and senior leaders across healthcare, aviation and non-profit settings.
My strengths include diary management, meeting coordination, stakeholder communication and maintaining confidential records, backed by hands-on experience in patient administration and executive support.
Notable achievements include streamlining surgical scheduling to reduce waitlists by 10–20% and delivering high-quality customer service in fast-paced airport and hospitality environments.
I hold First Aid and Fire Marshal certifications and bring a proactive, detail-oriented approach to office operations and reception management, aiming to improve efficiency and support leadership effectively.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Business Assistant
Initiatives of Change UK
Aug 2025 - Present (7 months)
Provide executive support including diary management, meeting coordination and correspondence while overseeing office operations and reception to ensure smooth stakeholder communication.
Patient Administration Coordinator
Te Whatu Ora – Health NZ
Jun 2024 - Jun 2025 (1 year)
Managed surgical bookings across two departments, maintained accurate confidential patient records, and liaised with clinicians to streamline scheduling, reducing surgical waitlists by 10-20%.
Premium Host
Qantas
Oct 2023 - Apr 2024 (6 months)
Delivered premium customer service and real-time flight support at Auckland International Airport, coordinating with airline staff to ensure smooth passenger journeys.
Laboratory Technician
Danone
Nov 2021 - Jan 2022 (2 months)
Processed and logged product samples for quality control and maintained compliance with hygiene and data standards in the sample reception function.
Production Operator
Danone
Mar 2020 - Oct 2021 (1 year 7 months)
Operated production machinery and conducted quality checks while maintaining safety and efficiency standards on the production line.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Massey University
Bachelor of Science, Science
2021 - 2023
Partial completion of a Bachelor of Science program with coursework undertaken at Massey University between 2021 and 2023.
Auckland University of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Science
2021 - 2023
Partial completion of a Bachelor of Science program at Auckland University of Technology between 2021 and 2023.
Victoria University of Wellington
Bachelor of Laws, Law
2018 - 2019
Partial completion of a Bachelor of Laws program at Victoria University of Wellington from 2018 to 2019.
New Zealand School of Tourism
Certificate in Tourism (Level 3), Tourism
2016 - 2016
Completed a Level 3 Certificate in Tourism in 2016.
Availability
Location
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