District Grants Chair Rotary District 9940

• Jul 2018 - Present

Assistant District Governor Wellington/Porirua

• Jul 2018 - Jul 2020

Supporting the 4 clubs in my area to work effectively with their communities and to ensure that they are able to share capability, and resources across the cluster. Effective communication from Rotary District DG and direct from Rotary International and in the opposite direction is important. Support the lead of projects within and across the District.Based from long term connections I am supporting some fascinating founder based science organisations with HR operational and organisational issues Show less

District Bulletin Editor

• Jun 2015 - Oct 2018

Gathering information, stories and data from within the district, across New Zealand and Rotary International to put together a quality readable bulletin for all readers (just over 2000)District Grants Chair: collect and review applications, meet with District Foundation Chair and DG to prepare recommendations. Maintain contact with successful clubs through the year

Owner

• Jul 2020 - Present

Working on an as required basis with a number of small start up companies. In the last 12 months I have provided Employment contracts, range of policies and processes, performance management development and support, remuneration strategy for Brds, senior mgmt and all staff, support with developing organisation structures, identifying competences needed and job descriptions, general HR advice and disciplinary matters. In other words right across the range that is required in a business of any size. Mentoring or senior mgmt Show less

Director

• Mar 2010 - Present

Supporting business and individuals to be the best they can based on ethics, quality values and effective HR skills and experience

Assistant Governor Cluster Wellington 3 District 9440

• Jul 2018 - Jul 2020

Professional membership

• 1985 - 2015

Professional membership earned due to level and capability in generalist HR. Confirmed by presentation of award for HR Professional of the Year 2005 Professional membership earned due to level and capability in generalist HR. Confirmed by presentation of award for HR Professional of the Year 2005

GM OD & Communications

• Oct 2007 - Mar 2009

GM reporting to the CE Accountable for: HR, OD, Communications, Marketing, H&S, Performance Excellence GM reporting to the CE Accountable for: HR, OD, Communications, Marketing, H&S, Performance Excellence

Manager HR & OD

• May 2004 - Jul 2007

This was a part time role worked from within my consulting business, working with the CEO to develop the HR systems and processes for the business This was a part time role worked from within my consulting business, working with the CEO to develop the HR systems and processes for the business

Principal Consultant

• Nov 1999 - Nov 2001

Manager of the HR consulting team (11 people) for New Zealand, encompassing Remuneration Survey team, remuneration development and consulting for NZ and international companies on Performance management, remuneration strategies, OD, development of bonus schemes and benefit schemes. Advice to Boards, CEO's, senior management and HR management Manager of the HR consulting team (11 people) for New Zealand, encompassing Remuneration Survey team, remuneration development and consulting for NZ and international companies on Performance management, remuneration strategies, OD, development of bonus schemes and benefit schemes. Advice to Boards, CEO's, senior management and HR management

Self employed consultant

• Sep 1996 - Oct 1999

Worked with NZ based companies in both government and private sector on HR projects. Major projects included: HR Advisor to Director of Social Welfare at the time this organisation was being divided into several smaller entities HR Manager - GNS - NZ science CRI, worked for new CE specifically to increase the confidence of staff in the CRI and the management Worked with NZ based companies in both government and private sector on HR projects. Major projects included: HR Advisor to Director of Social Welfare at the time this organisation was being divided into several smaller entities HR Manager - GNS - NZ science CRI, worked for new CE specifically to increase the confidence of staff in the CRI and the management

Contractor: Manager Human Resources

• 1998 - 1999

Updated and realigned the HR pratices with the new general management of GNS, Worked with the new CEO to improve trust and commitment to the organisation - outstanding results as a commitment by the whole managementteam Updated and realigned the HR pratices with the new general management of GNS, Worked with the new CEO to improve trust and commitment to the organisation - outstanding results as a commitment by the whole managementteam

Contractor: Corporate HR Advisor

• 1996 - 1998

HR Manager

• Apr 1992 - Aug 1996

First HR Manager for the new scientific organisation. Worked with the unions to bring together the incoming 7 different employment agreements into one agreement that met the needs of both the staff and management Developed the HR function Developed the HR strategies, plans, policies and systems for the new organisation Worked with the senior management to develop a single culture that took the best from the incoming merged organisations Represented the organisation at seminars, conferences and CRI HR groups Presented at science congrences in NZ on HR capabilities and remuneration in the science sector Show less

HR Manager - NZ

• May 1989 - Apr 1992

Led the HR function for HR Insurance in New Zealand encompassing all aspects of HR Led the HR function for HR Insurance in New Zealand encompassing all aspects of HR

HR Manager International

• Feb 1987 - Sep 1989

Worked with the General Managers of all NZI's international offices to develop and implement HR strategies, support cultural change and the move to local management specifically in the Asia region. Worked with the GM International to lead the development and training of the Country Managers and their senior staff brining groups of people 20 at a time to NZ to undertake week long courses on management, leadership, planning and marketing. the aim was to develop the groups as teams and introduce the ideas of networking and support across the countries rather than simply working as individual countries Show less

Secretary to GM OD

• 1976 - 1984