Experience

Horowhenua District Council

• New Zealand
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Group Manager, Community Experience and Services

  • Sep 2022 - Present

• Community Facilities and Events Manager

  • May 2018 - Dec 2022

  To lead functional work teams and activities associated with the provision of community service delivery across the Horowhenua district in order to achieve long term Council objectives and community and social wellbeing. Key activities include:• Aquatics and Recreational Services• Culture and Community Centres• Library Services• Programmes and Events• Community Events• Civil Defence and Emergency Management


Kapiti Coast District Council
• New Zealand
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Recreation Services Manager

  • May 2014 - May 2018


Surf Life Saving New Zealand

• New Zealand
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lifesaving Services and Education Manager

  • Sep 2013 - May 2014

  SLSNZ is the national body overseeing surf life saving in New Zealand. It has been in operation for more than 104 years with over 17,000 members in 74 clubs nationwide and over 4,000 active lifeguards who over the last summer saved some 1100 people from drowning.This Lifesaving Services and Education manager is a critical role for the surf life saving movement and part of the Senior Management Team reporting to the CEO. Key responsibilities include• Manage and monitor the delivery of the SLSNZ Lifesaving Strategy.• Develop, review and maintain key Lifesaving Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.• Development, supervision and delivery of the Member Development Framework and Pathway.• Oversee the delivery of key Surf Education Programmes and initiatives, including Beach Ed and Surf to Schools.• Manage, monitor and deliver key projects such as Coastal Public Safety activity and the Communications project across New Zealand.• Manage relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders, both internal and external.• Manage and coordinate the National Lifesaving Committee and National Medical Director.• Manage the NZSAR Service Level Agreement.• Coordinate and manage key Member Recognition Programmes.• Manage the delivery of event safety to external events.• Coordinate and oversee the delivery of national and regional support services (critical incident, operational debrief, radio comms, callout response). The role has six positions reporting to it - four full time and two on a part-time basis. Show less

• Programmes and Services Manager

  • Jun 2011 - Sep 2013

  The RPSM will support the implementation of SLSNZ’s lifesaving and sport plans by coordinating the delivery of national and regional programmes and events throughout the region. Working closely with Club Development Officers the RPSM will be a key link between programme development and programme/event delivery. The RPSM will ensure this delivery primarily through skilled coordination with the aim of creating membership capability and sustainability not dependency. The Regional Programmes Manageris responsible for:• Planning: Monitor and evaluate the delivery of lifesaving and sport plans within the region.• Relationships: Manage relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders, both internal and external within the region.• Consultation: Coordination and facilitation of lifesaving and sport advisory committees and regional forums. Provide expert advice as required.• Advocacy. Be an advocate for Surf Life Saving.Programmes:• Member Development: Coordinate the delivery of key sport and lifesaving courses e.g. Surf Official, Surf Coach, Surf Lifeguard etc.• Regional Lifeguard: Manage the delivery of the regional lifeguard programme. • Public Education and Awareness: Manage the delivery of education programmes e.g. Surf to Schools, Beach Education etc. • Member Recognition: Coordinate and manage lifesaving and sport recognition programmes.Events: • Coordinate and deliver sport and lifesaving events, e.g. national/regional surf sport competitions, senior lifeguard schools etc. • Facilitate event safety to external events.Support Operations• Coordinate and oversee the delivery of regional support services e.g. critical incident support, radio networks, call out squads etc. Show less

• Club Development Officer

  • Nov 2009 - Jun 2011

  The CDO will provide direct and practical support to members and Clubs within the local area to support Clubs and members to achieve their goalsSharing best practice and ensuring volunteer time is effective by providing solutions to problems identified by the Clubs will ensure clubs remain sustainable and vibrant.The CDO will deliver programmes and services when required with the aim of developing membership skills with the objective being to build Clubs sustainability to avoid dependency.The CDO will: - work alongside Clubs providing support to achieve its aspirations and goals;- ensure Clubs have access to training and development support for their members;- act as an advocate for Clubs.Key responsibilities include: Lifesaving (ensuring Clubs deliver their agreed patrolling service) • POMs• Lifeguard Awards• Refreshers• Exams• Audits• OtherClub identified priorities:• The Club will identify its priorities from the ‘Menu of Services / Tasks’ for the CDO to deliver against. Including but not exclusively: Club sustainability (supporting Clubs to remain sustainable and safe)• Financial Management (includes controls, fundraising, budgeting, grant applications) • Direct support for key leadership positions (chair, finance, secretary / administrator, club captain, patrol coordinator) • Governance (includes templates and support to effectively manage their club)• Through becoming aware of, adopting and implementing best practice • Recruitment and recruitment programmes Sport (supporting where required Clubs to deliver an effective sport programme for their members.• Events / Competition • Coaching• Officials• High Performance• Other Show less



Royal New Zealand Navy

• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Central Region Recruiting Office

  • Feb 2005 - Nov 2009

• Electronic Technician

  • Jan 2001 - Nov 2009