Experience

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT)

• New Zealand
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Risk Advisor

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  Purpose - support the Risk Manager in achieving the internal audit plan and overseeing the organisation’s risk management framework.Risk Management - Identify and assess areas of significant risk, and mitigate risk through effective implementation and monitoring of controls. Conduct ad hoc investigations into identified or reported risks. Provide monitoring and active implementation for the integrated risk management programme which incorporates external audit, internal (non-financial audit), Programme and Academic Audit and Assurance, Health & Safety, Legislative Compliance and Contracts.Internal Audit - Develop, implement, and maintain internal audit policies and procedures in accordance with local and international best practice. Implement best audit and business practices in line with applicable internal audit statements. Collaborate with the Risk Manager to compile and implement the annual Internal Audit plan. Oversee risk-based audits covering operational processesSupport/monitor staff to achieve their risk management and internal audit obligations.Ensure complete, accurate and timely audit information is reported to Management and/or Risk Committees

• Health And Safety Advisor

  • May 2017 - Nov 2021

  Creating and supporting a culture of health and safety ownership across the organisation through providing a broad range of health and safety advice, support and administration services. Being the key contact and subject matter expert for health and safety related queries across the business.

• Health and Safety Administrator

  • May 2016 - May 2017



Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of NZ

• Nelson, Marlborough & Tasman, New Zealand

• Administrator

  • Jun 2015 - Nov 2016

  I am working as a contractor providing administration support, including minute taking and agenda preparation, answering correspondence, communications and newsletters, bank reconciliations, accounts, website updating, assisting with AGM, conference planning and delivery support, and general records management. I am working as a contractor providing administration support, including minute taking and agenda preparation, answering correspondence, communications and newsletters, bank reconciliations, accounts, website updating, assisting with AGM, conference planning and delivery support, and general records management.



Nelson City Council

• New Zealand
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Human Resources Adviser

  • Jul 2006 - May 2015

• Project Officer

  • Jan 2002 - Jun 2006

  Successfully implemented an HRIS system, including payroll.

• Human Resources Administrator

  • Oct 2000 - Jan 2002

  Providing human resources administration support and supervision of the payroll officer and payroll system. I made improvements to the efficiency and effectiveness of the payroll system, resulting in a marked improvement to the accuracy of payroll processing.