Saska Hayes

Lawyer l Advocate I Researcher

New Zealand

About

I have over eight years of experience within general law, immigration law, policy development, and community representation. During my career break I transitioned into wildlife conservation to widen my expertise to include environmental and social development.

Experience

  • Senior Associate at Foley Douglas
    Apr 2026 - Present · 3 mos

  • Researcher at The University of Waikato
    Oct 2025 - Feb 2026 · 5 mos

    Collection and collation of primary data. Data analysis and presentation.

  • Career transition at Career Break
    Oct 2024 - Feb 2026 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Assistant Project Coordinator at Global Humane Conservation Fund of Africa
    Jan 2025 - May 2025 · 5 mos

    Improvement of the social development program Greening Young Futures for underprivledged developing communities. Creation of project briefs and implementation strategies for existing and new programs run by this organisation. Actively involved in the Cheetah Rewilding Initiative and an elephant translocation.

  • Researcher at Nyosi Wildlife Reserve
    Oct 2024 - Mar 2025 · 6 mos

    Conducting primary and secondary research, preparing a risk assessment regarding a potential expansion of the reserve. Assessed potential funding partners for community initiatives that aligned with this Reserve’s project mandate. I coordinated the formation of project briefs and funding applications for education based social development initiatives.