Experience

Maven Consulting

• New Zealand
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior HR/OD Consultant

  • Feb 2023 - Present

  Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand Currently working with a client working in local government in the South Island to design and deliver their Attraction and Retention Framework. This includes conducting internal and external research, supporting co-design with employees on the project team, train the trainer workshops and an agile approach to delivery.



Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources Contractor

  • Sep 2022 - Feb 2023

  Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand Development of People Team Target Operating Model research and approach • Conducted in-depth research on the future of HR, providing valuable insights and analysis to the Chief People Officer to inform decision-making • Co-designed and delivered critical components of the target operating model in readiness for consultation, including position descriptions, expectations, a transition plan, and training materials



Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission

• New Zealand
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Human Resources Contractor

  • Aug 2022 - Dec 2022

  Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Planning • Led the co-creation and delivery of the Commission's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion plan, incorporating broader Public Sector aims under Kia Toipoto and Papa Pounamu • Engaged with stakeholders to gather and develop supporting metrics, provided advice, and prepared collateral and papers for socializing with Deputy Commissioners and people leaders



Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission

• New Zealand
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Human Resources Contractor

  • May 2022 - Jun 2022

  Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand Contracted to deliver PSC's Strategic People Plan • Designed and developed a co-creation approach to deliver an internally-focused, three year strategic people plan with a particular focus on Organisational Development, while aligning with both the organisation and system strategic priorities • Leveraged employee feedback obtained through various channels to provide broad focus areas and objectives



Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage

• New Zealand
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• HR & OD Manager

  • Oct 2016 - Dec 2021

  Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand Key Responsibilities: • Developing and implementing strategic and operational plans that align with the Ministry's direction and values • Leading a team of generalist advisers to provide people-related advice and guidance • Building the Ministry's capability to meet current and future needs. Key Achievements: • Took on an acting Deputy Chief Executive role on the Ministry Leadership Team, covering Legal and IT, which provided the Ministry with additional senior leadership… Show more Key Responsibilities: • Developing and implementing strategic and operational plans that align with the Ministry's direction and values • Leading a team of generalist advisers to provide people-related advice and guidance • Building the Ministry's capability to meet current and future needs. Key Achievements: • Took on an acting Deputy Chief Executive role on the Ministry Leadership Team, covering Legal and IT, which provided the Ministry with additional senior leadership capacity and capability. • Delivered key people projects with cross-ministry participation through co-creation methods, including the development of the Ministry's purpose, values, and behaviours, People and Culture Strategy, Gender Pay Action Plan, and numerous people policies. • Successfully met the Ministry's growth goals while improving recruitment for diversity • Overhauled the Ministry's approach to training and development, leading to a more strategic and integrated approach. • Significantly improved quarterly and monthly reporting of people metrics to inform management decisions. Show less



Barclays

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Leadership Academy Specialist

  • Jun 2015 - Dec 2015

  London, United Kingdom Design, develop and pilot executive development solutions, providing thought leadership, insight and knowledge of business requirements

• Top Talent Specialist

  • Dec 2013 - Jun 2015

  London, United Kingdom ▪ Worked closely with the Global Head of Barclays Top Talent on all aspects of the Top Talent agenda including identifying Group Executive Committee (ExCo) successors ▪ Drafted papers for ExCo incorporating talent strategy, progress and analytics



Barclays Wealth Management

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Leadership & Management Programme Manager

  • Jan 2013 - Nov 2013

  London, United Kingdom ▪ Project manage external suppliers to ensure bespoke learning solutions are designed and delivered to agreed time, cost, quality and governance parameters ▪ Provide analysis, key metrics and commentary for senior executives



Barclays Wealth Management

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• HR Project Manager

  • Apr 2010 - Apr 2012

  London, United Kingdom Supported the execution of a portfolio of HR projects for Project Gamma - a five year programme designed to position Barclays Wealth as the premier global wealth manager globally. Initially joining as a contractor, I was later sponsored by Barclays and taken on permanently to manage larger projects from scope to inception.



Forsyth Barr Limited

• New Zealand
• Financial Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• HR Manager

  • Jan 2004 - Apr 2009

  Dunedin, New Zealand Starting out in a newly created position in 2004 (prior to my joining there was no HR role) I developed, implemented and maintained all HR initiatives and services.