Director/Analyst

• May 2020 - Present

Supernova works with people and companies that want to use the power of people and the potential of technology to realise their purpose. Supernova is committed to helping to break through the barriers standing in the way of staff performance and modern technology adoption so that the potential of teams and organisations can be unleased to the benefit of society, customers and business stakeholders. We can do this through -People and Project Management -Recruitment Support -Policy and frameworks -Business analysis -Business partnering Show less

Human Resources Manager

• Jan 2019 - Present

Providing the full spectrum of Human Resource consultancy services for a boutique Family Law Firm in Wellington CBD including: Policy development and implementation Creation and implementation of a performance management framework Strategic business planning Recruitment and retention Leading the growth of te reo Māori and tikanga competency within the practice Providing the full spectrum of Human Resource consultancy services for a boutique Family Law Firm in Wellington CBD including: Policy development and implementation Creation and implementation of a performance management framework Strategic business planning Recruitment and retention Leading the growth of te reo Māori and tikanga competency within the practice

Manager, Report Writing (Acting) (Waitangi Tribunal)

• Feb 2018 - Jan 2019

Principal Facilitator (Waitangi Tribunal)

• Jul 2017 - Jan 2019

Principal Facilitator (substantive role), leading design, planning and delivery of large-scale complex commission of inquiry processes and projects; mentoring senior staff; supporting the leadership team to service the inquiry programme; apply broad in-depth professional and intellectual knowledge of research methodology and business processes to support customer-centric outputsActing Manager Report Writing and Acting Manager Claims and Registry (8 month secondment) Seconded to lead and manage a project with high reputational risk, the early release of 11 chapters of one of the largest inquiries in Tribunal history in order to assist in settlement negotiations. A challenging role requiring extensive stakeholder management, line management of eight staff, contractual management of four specialists alongside full participation in the Tribunal Management Team. Show less

Senior Adviser - Commemorations

• Jul 2013 - Jul 2017

The Senior Adviser - Commemorations position is located in the Heritage Operations unit within the Ministry’s Heritage Services Branch. It is part of a team responsible for leading the Ministry’s engagement with the heritage sector. In particular this role focuses on the development and policy and operational advice for Tier 1 and Tier 2 national commemorations and supports the Interdepartmental Steering Committee for Commemorations. The Senior Adviser - Commemorations position is located in the Heritage Operations unit within the Ministry’s Heritage Services Branch. It is part of a team responsible for leading the Ministry’s engagement with the heritage sector. In particular this role focuses on the development and policy and operational advice for Tier 1 and Tier 2 national commemorations and supports the Interdepartmental Steering Committee for Commemorations.

Senior Research Analyst/Inquiry Facilitator (Waitangi Tribunal)

• 2011 - 2013

Manage five Research Analyst/Inquiry Facilitators and four contractors Provide high-level supervision and management of inquiries and research programs Provide authoritative research, operational, procedural and planning advice to presiding officers and Tribunal members for judicial decision-making Contribute to research section and corporate management, including establishing an Online Induction programme for the Unit Provide senior professional leadership and mentoring to research staff Supervise outsourced research projects, including drafting contracts and negotiating rates Analyse inquiry issues and develop inquiry procedures and strategies, including the successful delivery of the Tribunal Statement of Issues Develop robust relationships both within the Unit and externally to assist in meeting inquiry and Unit objectives Show less

Education and Outreach Manager

• 2010 - 2011

Manage and develop the SCI Doctoral Training Centre and academic programs Student management/pastoral care Represent the SCI at the Manchester Doctoral College Liaison Group Investigate opportunities for sponsored educational activities Establish networks and links within The University of Manchester, and the wider academic and business community Assist in developing an award-winning Sustainable Supply Chain Knowledge Hub now involving 500+ Tesco suppliers worldwide SCI outreach programs, public lectures, workshops and seminars Managed production of Climate Change and Common Sense with Oxford University Press Show less

Advisor (Veterans’ Affairs New Zealand)

• 2006 - 2007

Provision of policy advice on New Zealand's involvement in 19th and 20th century war Speech writing for Ministers and the Prime Minister Ministerial briefing papers and answering Ministerial letters Management of the Minister's Discretionary Fund and Year of the Veteran Community Grants Fund and the inaugural secondary schools Last Post Essay Competition Site Liaison Officer for the New Zealand Memorial Service in Gallipoli, Turkey 2007 Management of New Zealand's interpretive program at Gallipoli 2007, including imagery, captions, interviews, and a documentary Advisor for ex-service cemeteries, including liaison visits and verification of service Management of ballot for veterans attending dedication of New Zealand Memorial, London 2006 Show less