LUCRICIA ANA P.B. T. WAQANIBARAVI LEWAQAI
Lautoka
Summary
A highly skilled leader in executive support, policy development, and strategic planning, I bring extensive experience in government and corporate environments. At Fiji Airports, I enhanced governance and operational efficiency, leading the Rewards & Recognition Framework, optimizing HR processes through Microsoft 365 Tools, and introducing CEO-led Talanoa sessions to drive employee engagement and issue resolution. With expertise in stakeholder coordination, policy formulation, and high-level executive support, I have successfully managed MOUs, Cabinet Papers, donor relations, and strategic initiatives.
I thrive in fast-paced, high-stakes environments, ensuring seamless ministerial and executive operations, robust policy frameworks, and organizational alignment with national and corporate objectives. My ability to analyze, influence, and implement strategic solutions makes me the ideal candidate to lead the Executive Support Unit, driving efficiency and excellence at the highest levels of government.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Employee Relations Coordinator
Fiji Airports
Nadi, Fiji
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Contributed to the review of the Employee Relations Act 2007 to align with Fiji Airports' needs
- Led development of an Rewards & Recognition Framework and maximising use of Microsoft 365 for improved HR processes
- Advised senior leadership on HR strategies, achieving alignment with corporate goals
- Coordinated development of and awareness of HR policies, enhancing productivity and governance
- Collaborated on 2025 business plans to ensure strategic people practices
- Created the PULSE newsletter for HR updates, later expanded for wider engagement
- Designed engagement programs, securing budget approval and ensuring costeffective execution
- Introduced CEO-led Talanoa sessions across all airports as a tool of addressing the Staff Survey conducted in 2025
- Secretariat and tabled all issues and followed up with respective Heads of Departments on progress of emerging issues
- Closed more than 80 cases from the People Issues Register and Tracker
- Secretariat to 3 Tender Committees and the Policy Review Committee.Instrumental in developing the Policy Guidelines
Principal Administrative Officer
Ministry of Health & Medical Services
Suva, Fiji
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Acted as primary contact and secretariat for meetings, tracking agendas and actions for effective execution
- Drafted MOUs, Agreements and Cabinet Papers, ensuring accuracy and objective alignment
- Coordinated the timely and accurate collation of high-level official information with the Senior Communications Officer, ensuring the effective preparation of parliamentary responses, media releases, and Cabinet papers
- Coordinated with line Ministries & agencies for legal and financial compliance of agreements and documents
- Fostered stakeholder relationships to ensure timely document completion and initiative execution
- Instrumental in the signing of MOUs and MOAs and Implemented tracking system for document submissions, ensuring accountability and timely approvals
- Led operational plans and budget alignment with government regulations, improving service delivery
- Developed policy and procedures framework aligned with legislation to enhance department operations
- Managed donor relationships to support strategic objectives and sector-wide project outcomes
- Instrumental in the formulation of the ESU Business Plan
Senior Policy Officer, Planning and Policy Development Unit
Ministry of Health and Medical Services
Suva, Fiji
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Instrumental in advocacy and policy development
- Instrumental in identifying key areas for policy development in consultation with Program Managers
- Conducted adequate research and analysis for policy development and review
- Facilitated technical working groups meetings for policy development
- Initiated and coordinated quarterly and annual policy reviews with program managers
- Ensured policy records (governance bank) for Ministry of Health and Medical Services are updated
- Ensured that policy implementation plans are developed and aligned with the World Health Organization's Health Systems building blocks.
- Multi -Stakeholder consultation and collaboration
- Policy Awareness to line Ministries and Agencies
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Public Service Commission
Suva, Fiji
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Spearheaded the evaluation of policy implementation and effectiveness, strengthening decision-making processes and accountability within the PSC
- Developed and refined policy monitoring frameworks, improving the government's ability to assess, adapt, and enhance policies for national development
- Successfully managed the assessment and reporting of Permanent Secretaries' performance across key government ministries, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations and strategic goals.
- Oversaw contract management and performance agreements, securing Prime Ministerial concurrence and ensuring strong governance structures within the public sector
- Conducted in-depth audits of Human Resources processes and delegated functions, ensuring compliance with best practices and regulatory standards
- Provided high-level strategic advice to the Team Leader of the PSC Performance Unit, directly influencing the unit's direction and operational efficiency
- Contributed to the development of the PSC Planning framework, optimizing PSC deliverables to align with national priorities
- Provided critical secretariat support for high-level Commission functions, facilitating transparent reporting and governance across multiple ministries
Education
Certificate of Human Resource Development for Health Sector - Hybrid Learning
Soon Chun Hyang University
Korea01.2020
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of the South Pacific
01.2012
Certificates II-IV - Foundation Studies
Central Queensland University
01.2001
Skills
- Secretariat support
- Policy Development
- Strategic Organizational Management and Planning
- Donor engagement
- Strategic Policy Advocacy
- Employee Engagement
- Event Planning Expertise
- Conflict resolution
- Coaching and mentoring
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Professional correspondence
- Multitasking ability
- Problem resolution
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Operations management
- Communications strategy
- Human resources management
- Analytical and critical thinker
Accomplishments
Public Service Commission
Performance Management Division Employee of the First Quarter - 2015
PSC Employee of the 3rd Quarter - 2014
Performance Management Division Employee of the 3rd Quarter - 2014
Certification
- Internal Emloyment Grievances: Resolving them Effectively through Mediation - Mediation Pacific (2025)
- SP 10 Certified Job Evaluator -Strategic Pay (2025)
- Labour Management Consultation and Cooperation Committee (LMCCC) Certificate (2025)
- UNDP Gender & Social Inclusion Training - Certificate (2024)
- World Health Organization - Global Health Learning Certificate (2023)
- World Health Organization : United to Respect: Preventing Sexual harassment and other
prohibited conduct Certificate (2023) - World Health Organization - UN Be Safe Certificate (2023)
- Health Promoting Workplace Training Modules I & II (2022)
- OHS Certificate Modules I & II (2022)
- UNHCR Asylum & Refugee Protection Workshop (2022)
- Leadership Training II (2015)
- Strategic Workforce Planning Workshop (2015)
- Communications I Workshop (2015)
- Customer Service Skills Workshop (2014)
- Good Governance in the Recruitment & Selection Process (2014)
- Training For Instructors Course (2014)
- Employee Relations Course (2014)
SCHOOL BOARDS & COMMITTEES
Queen Victoria School
PGFA Committee - A/Treasurer (2023-2024)
Queen Victoria School Athletics Committee (2018 -2024)
Veiuto Primary School
Board Member (2019-2024)
Adi Cakobau School Old Scholars Association
90s Decade Committee Class of 98 Executive Rep (2020 to date)
ACSOG Social Media Page Administrator
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Employee Relations Coordinator
Fiji Airports
01.2024 - 01.2025
Principal Administrative Officer
Ministry of Health & Medical Services
01.2022 - 01.2024
Senior Policy Officer, Planning and Policy Development Unit
Ministry of Health and Medical Services
01.2019 - 01.2022
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Public Service Commission
01.2013 - 01.2015
Certificate of Human Resource Development for Health Sector - Hybrid Learning
Soon Chun Hyang University
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of the South Pacific
Certificates II-IV - Foundation Studies
Central Queensland University
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