Experience

Maritime New Zealand

• New Zealand
• Maritime
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Manager Communication, Marketing and Media

  • Jun 2021 - Present

  Managing the comms, marketing and media team at Maritime NZ. An interesting, busy and critical organisation for NZ inc. Managing the comms, marketing and media team at Maritime NZ. An interesting, busy and critical organisation for NZ inc.



Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry

• NZ

• GM Communications

  • Nov 2018 - Jun 2021



Splash Consulting

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Mar 2004 - Jun 2021

  Provided a full range of communication and media relations services to companies large and small in both the public and private sectors, including: - Kensington Swan (media relations and external communications) - Workplace Savings New Zealand (media relations and internal communications) - Scion Research Ltd (internal communications) - Gibson Sheat Ltd (media relations and external communications) - New Zealand Institute of Management (change communications) - New Zealand Oil and Gas Ltd (internal and external communications, and media relations) - New Zealand Search and Rescue Ltd (internal communications) - Lighting Council of New Zealand (media relations) - Wanganui District Health Board (external communications, media relations) - Abseil Access Ltd - Home of Compassion (external communications, crisis communications) - GJ Gardner Ltd (external communications, media relations) Show less



New Zealand Transport Agency

• Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

• Contractor

  • Jul 2017 - Nov 2018

  Back in the contract market, currently (Acting) Internal Communications Manager at the New Zealand Transport Agency. Back in the contract market, currently (Acting) Internal Communications Manager at the New Zealand Transport Agency.



New Zealand Fire Service

• Wellington

• National Communications Manager

  • Jun 2015 - Nov 2018

  Manager of the communications team responsible for maintaining and enhancing the reputation of New Zealand's most trusted brand - the New Zealand Fire Service. Responsible for all internal and external communications (including Chief Executive, and Fire Service Commission), brand management, advertising and marketing. Manager of the communications team responsible for maintaining and enhancing the reputation of New Zealand's most trusted brand - the New Zealand Fire Service. Responsible for all internal and external communications (including Chief Executive, and Fire Service Commission), brand management, advertising and marketing.



NZ Police

• New Zealand
• Law Enforcement
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Communications Advisor

  • Mar 2010 - Apr 2014

  Manager of internal and external communications for Policing Excellence, a major change management programme that provides better services to the public under the "Prevention First" banner. Manager of internal and external communications for Policing Excellence, a major change management programme that provides better services to the public under the "Prevention First" banner.



Department of Labour

• Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

• Senior Communications Advisor

  • Mar 2007 - Oct 2008

  Managed all communications around the introduction of the new Immigration Bill. Drafted key accountability documents (Annual Report x2, Statement of Intent x2, Briefing for the Incoming Minister x2), and developed all communications material for Ministers, staff and stakeholders on the Immigration Identity Fraud project. Managed all communications around the introduction of the new Immigration Bill. Drafted key accountability documents (Annual Report x2, Statement of Intent x2, Briefing for the Incoming Minister x2), and developed all communications material for Ministers, staff and stakeholders on the Immigration Identity Fraud project.



Tertiary Education Commission

• New Zealand
• Education Administration Programs
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Senior Communications Advisor

  • Jun 2006 - Oct 2006

  Drafted speeches for Prime Minister Helen Clark and senior Government Ministers (Hon Michael Cullen and Hon Steve Maharey) on sector issues, and managed communications material on education reforms. Drafted columns (Chair and Chief Executive) and case studies for the TEC Annual Report. Drafted speeches for Prime Minister Helen Clark and senior Government Ministers (Hon Michael Cullen and Hon Steve Maharey) on sector issues, and managed communications material on education reforms. Drafted columns (Chair and Chief Executive) and case studies for the TEC Annual Report.



Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Communications Advisor

  • Jun 2004 - Feb 2006

  Provided strategic support, guidance and assistance to senior managers and the Chief Executive, including speeches, PowerPoint presentations and media releases. Managed the Annual Report process for the Department, and drafted the final report for its predecessor, the Building Industry Authority. Coordinated the launch of a national Diploma involving Government Ministers and a national tertiary provider. First point of contact for managing media inquiries. Provided strategic support, guidance and assistance to senior managers and the Chief Executive, including speeches, PowerPoint presentations and media releases. Managed the Annual Report process for the Department, and drafted the final report for its predecessor, the Building Industry Authority. Coordinated the launch of a national Diploma involving Government Ministers and a national tertiary provider. First point of contact for managing media inquiries.



Acumen

• New Zealand
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Manager

  • Aug 2001 - Jan 2004

  Managed media and communications for: - a significant change management programme (closure of the AgResearch campus) - legal partners and senior managers at a national law firm (Kensington Swan) - the incoming Director of the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research - Education New Zealand, responsible for oversight of international students in New Zealand - the public listing of property company, Urbus Properties Ltd. Managed media and communications for: - a significant change management programme (closure of the AgResearch campus) - legal partners and senior managers at a national law firm (Kensington Swan) - the incoming Director of the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research - Education New Zealand, responsible for oversight of international students in New Zealand - the public listing of property company, Urbus Properties Ltd.



Baldwin Boyle Group

• Indonesia
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Manager

  • Aug 2000 - Aug 2001

  In-house Communications Manager at listed energy company, Contact Energy Ltd. Managed media relations on behalf of the Chief Executive and senior managers, and first point of contact for all media inquiries. Developed and implemented communications plans around key events, and assisted in preparing Annual and Half-year Reports. In-house Communications Manager at listed energy company, Contact Energy Ltd. Managed media relations on behalf of the Chief Executive and senior managers, and first point of contact for all media inquiries. Developed and implemented communications plans around key events, and assisted in preparing Annual and Half-year Reports.



RNZ

• New Zealand
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Senior Journalist

  • Mar 1998 - Aug 2000

  Prepared and edited leading news items for Radio New Zealand. Often stood in for Chief Reporter, assuming responsibility for news generation and compiling bulletins. Member of the parliamentary team during the 1999 General Election Prepared and edited leading news items for Radio New Zealand. Often stood in for Chief Reporter, assuming responsibility for news generation and compiling bulletins. Member of the parliamentary team during the 1999 General Election



Overseas Travel

• Independent Contractor

  • Mar 1996 - Mar 1998