Experience

BAY VENUES LIMITED

• New Zealand
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager People & Capabilty

  • May 2022 - Present



Ballance Agri-Nutrients Ltd

• New Zealand
• Farming
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Organisational Development Leader

  • Aug 2021 - May 2022

• People & Capability Leader

  • Jan 2018 - Aug 2021

  Ballance is a New Zealand farmer-owned co-operative helping farmers and growers to farm more productively, profitably and sustainably.Originally the core business was in fertiliser manufacturing, supply, sales and advice. But as the industry grew, we have embraced the advances in agri-science and technology to lead the way in creating the best soil and feed on earth. In this role, I lead the People & Capability team to deliver to the businesses strategic and operational people goals. With a connected and passionate team working along side me, we provide partnering, advice, tools and data to lead our people in to the future. Show less



Comvita Limited

• New Zealand
• Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior People & Culture Advisor

  • Mar 2017 - Jan 2018

  Comvita is about connecting people to nature and good health. A health product provider, Comvita is an international business based out of Paengaroa; a place for people working with and learning from nature. In this role, I provided a 'green-fields' HR service to KiwiBee; the apiary wing of Comvita. From establishing core policies and procedures through to cultural and procedural alignment to the wider group. Comvita is about connecting people to nature and good health. A health product provider, Comvita is an international business based out of Paengaroa; a place for people working with and learning from nature. In this role, I provided a 'green-fields' HR service to KiwiBee; the apiary wing of Comvita. From establishing core policies and procedures through to cultural and procedural alignment to the wider group.



Dickory Dock Decals

• Christchurch

• Business Owner

  • Sep 2013 - Mar 2017

  Dickory Dock Decals is a small business started in September 2013. Dickory Dock Decals sells a range of unique, desirable and affordable decals (or wall stickers) to New Zealand's babies and toddlers. Kristen is the owner and director of this small business, and started this venture with a view of gaining direct practical business experience. Being a small business, Kristen's role within the company involves everything from product sourcing, marketing, customer service and administration. Dickory Dock Decals is a small business started in September 2013. Dickory Dock Decals sells a range of unique, desirable and affordable decals (or wall stickers) to New Zealand's babies and toddlers. Kristen is the owner and director of this small business, and started this venture with a view of gaining direct practical business experience. Being a small business, Kristen's role within the company involves everything from product sourcing, marketing, customer service and administration.



Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• People & Capability Advisor

  • Jun 2012 - Mar 2017

  Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) is the largest employer in the South Island and one of the biggest District Health Boards in New Zealand. Across 14 hospitals from Kaikoura in the north, to Ashburton in the south, it employs around 10,000 people. I provided both strategic and operational Human Resources advice and expertise to the Medical and Surgical Division at Christchurch Hospital with a portfolio size of over 1500 employees. Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) is the largest employer in the South Island and one of the biggest District Health Boards in New Zealand. Across 14 hospitals from Kaikoura in the north, to Ashburton in the south, it employs around 10,000 people. I provided both strategic and operational Human Resources advice and expertise to the Medical and Surgical Division at Christchurch Hospital with a portfolio size of over 1500 employees.



Zespri International

• New Zealand
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources Advisor

  • Jan 2009 - Jun 2012

  With sales revenues of $1.6 billion, Zespri is one of the world’s most successful horticulture marketing companies and the Zespri Brand is recognised as the world leader in premium quality kiwifruit. On behalf of 2,700 growers in New Zealand and 1,200 growers based elsewhere, Zespri manages kiwifruit innovation and supply management, distribution management and marketing of the products under the Zespri umbrella. In this role, I provided best practice human resource (HR) advice to managers and staff and developed and delivered HR initiatives that helped create a work culture that encouraged employees to achieve the company’s business objectives. Show less



Massey University

• New Zealand
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teaching Assistant

  • Jan 2007 - Dec 2008

  I provided support to a number of Psychology academic staff with a specific focus on marking undergraduate psychology assignments and exams I provided support to a number of Psychology academic staff with a specific focus on marking undergraduate psychology assignments and exams



Higgins

• New Zealand
• Construction
• 400 - 500 Employee

• HR / Health & Safety Advisor

  • Jan 2007 - Oct 2008

  Higgins Contractors construct urban and rural roads; highways; windfarm infrastructure; ports; airfields and public and public infrastructure developments. In this role I offered expert knowledge and skills in order to generate and promote a positive health and safety culture with a focus on controlling occupational risk. I was responsible for ensuring that all safety legislation was adhered to and policies and practices are adopted. I assisted in planning, implementation, monitoring and review the required protective and preventative measures, and worked to minimise operational losses, occupational health problems, accidents and injuries. In the HR space, my work was largely focused around employment relations (discipline and termination), employment agreements (individual and collective), and union liaison. Show less