Experience

NZ Institute of Building

• New Zealand
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Everything Officer

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  The New Zealand Institute of Building has a forty-year history in connecting individuals in the built environment across a range of delivery-focused roles - think design manager, site managers, construction manager, project managers - those that connect people with ideas and get stuff done. My role is to future-proof the organisation for the next forty years - think innovation, inclusion creating a path for our students to become life-long belongers in the built environment.See www.nziob.org.nz



www.pamelabell.nz

• Innovation Consultant

  • Jun 2019 - Present

  Consulting expertise in innovation application, facilitated problem-solving, the 'spotting the gaps' approach, start-up coaching, innovative construction methods, industry association building, governance professional, keynote speaker and author.Clients to date include Auckland Council, SCION, Vinnova (Sweden), Aventedge, Archistudio, Equifax (Australia), Creative HQ, Yunus Sports Hub (Switzerland), Modulo, Kainga Ora Homes and Communities, Ministry of Primary Industries, The Distillery and Abodo Wood.See www.pamelabell.nz



National Association of Women in Construction

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• National Councillor / Chair

  • May 2022 - Present

  NAWIC has established a new National Council for strategic governance of this growing organisation at a time that Diversity and Inclusion awareness is at an all-time high in the built environment. The role of Chair is to oversee the transition into a financially sustainable entity that stands on it's own two feet and reduces reliance on a select few passionate volunteers. See www.nawic.org.nz NAWIC has established a new National Council for strategic governance of this growing organisation at a time that Diversity and Inclusion awareness is at an all-time high in the built environment. The role of Chair is to oversee the transition into a financially sustainable entity that stands on it's own two feet and reduces reliance on a select few passionate volunteers. See www.nawic.org.nz



Building 4.0 CRC

• Australia
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisory Committee Member

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  International advisory committee for the Building 4.0 CRC (Australia) industry and academia applied research programme in innovative built environment methods.See https://building4pointzero.org International advisory committee for the Building 4.0 CRC (Australia) industry and academia applied research programme in innovative built environment methods.See https://building4pointzero.org



Seaview Marina

• United States
• Maritime Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Director

  • Apr 2021 - Present

  Seaview Marina Ltd is a Hutt City Council Controlled Trading Organisation (CCTO) supplying marine-related services and great sea-edge community experiences to the greater Wellington and lower North Island region. Check out this awesome wee Marina at the intersection between the Eastbourne Bays and the Petone foreshore.See www.seaviewmarina.co.nz Seaview Marina Ltd is a Hutt City Council Controlled Trading Organisation (CCTO) supplying marine-related services and great sea-edge community experiences to the greater Wellington and lower North Island region. Check out this awesome wee Marina at the intersection between the Eastbourne Bays and the Petone foreshore.See www.seaviewmarina.co.nz



Abodo Wood Ltd

• New Zealand
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Advisor (independent)

  • Feb 2021 - Present

  Abodo is a market maker in highly sustainable thermally modified timber (or 'cooked wood' ie. no nasty chemicals...) for the built environment industry - specialising in cladding products for super-dry high-alpine environments globally. It's a compelling NZInc story about turning low-value inputs (pine) into high-value outputs (architectural cladding). Nice one.See www.abodo.co.nz Abodo is a market maker in highly sustainable thermally modified timber (or 'cooked wood' ie. no nasty chemicals...) for the built environment industry - specialising in cladding products for super-dry high-alpine environments globally. It's a compelling NZInc story about turning low-value inputs (pine) into high-value outputs (architectural cladding). Nice one.See www.abodo.co.nz



ConCOVE Tūhura

• New Zealand
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisory Board Member

  • Nov 2020 - Present

  ConCOVE | Tuhura is the Construction and Infrastructure Centre of Vocational Excellence formed as part of the Reform of Vocational Education (RoVE) suite of changes to how we deliver hands-on trades-based training in New Zealand. The focus of this group is to input into the programme development and delivery that focuses on Innovation, Sustainability, Inclusion, Industry Attractiveness, and Career Progression.See www.concove.ac.nz ConCOVE | Tuhura is the Construction and Infrastructure Centre of Vocational Excellence formed as part of the Reform of Vocational Education (RoVE) suite of changes to how we deliver hands-on trades-based training in New Zealand. The focus of this group is to input into the programme development and delivery that focuses on Innovation, Sustainability, Inclusion, Industry Attractiveness, and Career Progression.See www.concove.ac.nz



Urban Plus Group (Hutt City Council)

• Board Director / Chair

  • Oct 2020 - Present

  Urban Plus Group is a Council Controlled Trading Organisation (CCTO) owned by Hutt City. The remit is two-fold, to be a future-focused landlord to a range of elderly tenants, and to enable the development of community-focused housing for a range of clients, including local, national and iwi-owned Community Housing Providers (CHPs).See www.urbanplus.co.nz Urban Plus Group is a Council Controlled Trading Organisation (CCTO) owned by Hutt City. The remit is two-fold, to be a future-focused landlord to a range of elderly tenants, and to enable the development of community-focused housing for a range of clients, including local, national and iwi-owned Community Housing Providers (CHPs).See www.urbanplus.co.nz



Victoria University of Wellington

• New Zealand
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor - School of Architecture, Te Herenga Waka | Victoria University of Wellington

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  Adjunct Professor - School of Architecture, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.Developing the 'Design Thinking Business' digital course at the edge between university and industry, design and business - opening up students, grads and industry to concepts and interesting people in start-up entrepreneurship, business growth, and design-thinking / design sprints.See course info here: https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/courses/SARC/384/2023/offering?crn=33522 Adjunct Professor - School of Architecture, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.Developing the 'Design Thinking Business' digital course at the edge between university and industry, design and business - opening up students, grads and industry to concepts and interesting people in start-up entrepreneurship, business growth, and design-thinking / design sprints.See course info here: https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/courses/SARC/384/2023/offering?crn=33522



BE-ST - Built Environment-Smarter Transformation (formerly Construction Scotland Innovation Centre)

• Innovation Champion

  • Jan 2020 - Present



Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Endeavour + Smart Ideas Assessor

  • Jun 2019 - Present

  Impartial confidential assessment of Endeavour research applications for MBIE + Callaghan Innovation.

• Building Advisory Panel Member

  • May 2017 - Jan 2020



New Crossways Trust

• Trustee and Chair

  • Jun 2014 - Jun 2021

  New Crossways Trust is the driving force behind the re-imagining of the Mt Victoria Community Hub - an online portal to connect community services across Mt Victoria and better provide for our diverse local residents' needs for interaction, fun and leisure activities. New Crossways Trust is the driving force behind the re-imagining of the Mt Victoria Community Hub - an online portal to connect community services across Mt Victoria and better provide for our diverse local residents' needs for interaction, fun and leisure activities.



BRANZ

• New Zealand
• Research Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Board Member

  • Sep 2017 - Sep 2020



OffsiteNZ

• New Zealand
• Construction

• Founder + Chief Executive Officer

  • Feb 2010 - Jun 2019

  PrefabNZ is the hub for prebuilt design and construction in New Zealand. See more at www.prefabnz.comUnder new management PrefabNZ was renamed OffsiteNZ in 2022 - their new website is under development. PrefabNZ is the hub for prebuilt design and construction in New Zealand. See more at www.prefabnz.comUnder new management PrefabNZ was renamed OffsiteNZ in 2022 - their new website is under development.



Construction Industry Council (NZCIC)

• Member

  • Dec 2012 - May 2019

  The NZ CIC is the front door to the design and construction industry. Membership of the council spans industry roles (architecture, design, engineering, construction, quantity surveying, building officials etc), materials (timber, steel, concrete) and innovation (sustainability, prefabrication, research and skills). More info at www.nzcic.co.nz The NZ CIC is the front door to the design and construction industry. Membership of the council spans industry roles (architecture, design, engineering, construction, quantity surveying, building officials etc), materials (timber, steel, concrete) and innovation (sustainability, prefabrication, research and skills). More info at www.nzcic.co.nz



Victoria University of Wellington

• New Zealand
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Knowledge Expert / Author

  • Jul 2007 - Dec 2012

  I completed a Master of Architecture by thesis (mid-2007 to mid-2009 part-time). Over the next three years, I drove the Knowledge Expert contribution to the 'Kiwi Prefab: Cottage to Cutting Edge' exhibition and book. Both projects were driven also by Victoria University of Wellington and Puke Ariki Museum New Plymouth, as well as a host of industry sponsors. See www.kiwiprefab.co.nzBoth book and exhibition are based on my Master of Architecture thesis 'Kiwi Prefab: Prefabricated Housing in New Zealand'.Exhibition ran Dec 1 2012 to Apr 1 2013 - see www.kiwiprefab.co.nzThe book was co-written with Architecture Senior Lecturer Mark Southcombe and published by Balasoglou Books and available at www.aaltobooks.co.nz



Instituto Oikos

• General Manager

  • Jan 2006 - Oct 2006

  As General Manager of Instituto Oikos in Tanzania, I oversaw the day-to-day project management activities of 6 staff, as well as design/construction work and grant applications for the NGO working with Masai villagers. As General Manager of Instituto Oikos in Tanzania, I oversaw the day-to-day project management activities of 6 staff, as well as design/construction work and grant applications for the NGO working with Masai villagers.



Fruition Apparel Ltd

• Director / Owner

  • Jun 1996 - Jun 2005

  For close to ten years, I led the design and marketing of Fruition Apparel Ltd, as well as assisting with sales. The business was in partnership with my aunt and uncle Sue and Stuart Fox who brought knowledge of the apparel industry. I was able to contribute my snowboarding, skiing and design experience to the role, as well as the media profile as an Olympic snowboarder (Nagano, Japan 1998). For close to ten years, I led the design and marketing of Fruition Apparel Ltd, as well as assisting with sales. The business was in partnership with my aunt and uncle Sue and Stuart Fox who brought knowledge of the apparel industry. I was able to contribute my snowboarding, skiing and design experience to the role, as well as the media profile as an Olympic snowboarder (Nagano, Japan 1998).