Experience

WorkSafe New Zealand

• New Zealand
• Government Administration
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Transformation Lead

  • Jan 2022 - Present

• Head of Technical Programmes & Support (Formerly known as Manager Technical Programmes & Support)

  • Feb 2019 - Jan 2022

• Acting Manager, Technical Programmes & Support

  • Dec 2017 - Feb 2019

• Team Leader, Technical Specialists

  • Nov 2015 - Dec 2017

• Project Manager, Implementation of the Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations

  • Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  Project managing the implementation of the proposed Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations using PRINCE2 project management methodology and working with a project team to:- develop a new licensing regime- develop guidance materials for internal and external stakeholders (for example, Approved Code of Practice (ACoP), Good Practice Guides etc.)- develop an internal training package for WorkSafe NZ Health and Safety Assessment Inspectors- work with an Industry Training Organization to develop a certified training scheme- work with external organizations on third party accreditation schemes- develop a Stakeholder Engagement & Communication plan, and- develop a new IT system

• Senior Advisor, High Hazards and Specialist Services

  • Oct 2014 - Nov 2015

  Providing advice and guidance on the current Health and Safety in Employment (Asbestos) Regulations 1998 and the Certificate of Competence (CoC) regime



Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

• Emergency Management Advisor, Hazard Risk Management & Analysis

  • Jan 2013 - Sep 2014

  Responsible for the research and development of CDEM concepts across hazard risk management, reduction, readiness, response & recovery. Also responsible for:-- contributing to the ongoing development of the emergency management framework in NZ,- providing specialist advice at the national, regional and local levels to support development of MCDEM & CDEM sector capability,- taking part in the MCDEM Duty system, &- undertaking a 'CIMS' role in a Civil Defence emergency Responsible for the research and development of CDEM concepts across hazard risk management, reduction, readiness, response & recovery. Also responsible for:-- contributing to the ongoing development of the emergency management framework in NZ,- providing specialist advice at the national, regional and local levels to support development of MCDEM & CDEM sector capability,- taking part in the MCDEM Duty system, &- undertaking a 'CIMS' role in a Civil Defence emergency



Pan Pac Forest Products Ltd

• Special Projects Advisor (Hazardous Substances)

  • Oct 2011 - Oct 2012

  Responsible for the development of an Emergency Management Plan and subsequent Emergency Response Plan as required by the Hazardous Substances (Emergency Management) Regulations 2001.Also responsible for training 50+ colleagues (Senior Managers, Supervisors, Process Engineers, Shift Workers) to ensure all relevant staff were aware of the risks posed by the hazardous substances stored and used on the site, and also what to do in the event of an emergency.Part of the training process involved developing Table Top exercises, emergency drills (with Emergency Services, CDEM Officers etc.) and full scale exercises to ensure the Response Plan is both workable and effective.In addition to the above I was also required to provide support and assistance with H&S issues.



Environment Agency

• United Kingdom
• Environmental Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Environment Management Team Leader

  • Oct 2007 - Apr 2011

  Responsible for a team of nine overseeing regulation, environmental promotion, incident response and investigations to achieve sustainable environmental improvements.- Setting technical and personal objectives, performance management, budget management, setting training plans, setting team business plans, and using delegation to build team capabilities.- Represent my employer at Community Meetings, Stakeholder events, Multi-agency emergency incidents.- Defend decisions regarding contentious issues.- Plan, manage and report on audits for authorised and unauthorised activities, assess compliance, collect evidence for prosecution, preparation and presentation of evidence for court hearings- Provide leadership on Health & Safety matters- Lead for project team for the regulation of authorised and unauthorised abstractions of water from controlled watercourses. Implement drought action plans.- Organise and contribute to standby and call out rotas and ensure the teams response in emergencies complies with enforcement procedures to provide effective responses to emergency procedures

• Waste Data Compliance Team Leader

  • Mar 2006 - Oct 2007

  Responsible for a team of ten accountable for the management and maintenance of waste data (permit compliance, permit numbers and types, waste movements).- Setting technical and personal objectives, performance management, budget management, setting training plans, setting team business plans, and using delegation to build team capabilities.- Work with Welsh Assembly Government representatives along with Regional Policy & Process colleagues to ensure Wales' compliance with European legislative targets. - Plan, manage and report on audits for sites regulated under the ‘Producer Responsibility Regulation’ (Packaging waste, waste electrical/electronic equipment, batteries, End of Life vehicles) and the ’Landfill Allowance Scheme’ (Local Authorities to reduce the amount of municipal waste going to landfill). - Lead specialist for the resolution of hazardous waste issues (see technical experience)

• Business Planning and Performance Management Team Leader

  • Aug 2005 - Mar 2006

  Responsible for a team of six to plan, manage and report on the environmental performance of the Environment Agencys permits, waste production, energy usage and water usage - Setting technical and personal objectives, performance management, budget management, setting training plans, setting team business plans, and using delegation to build team capabilities.- Plan, manage and report on the performance of 25+ business units and the delivery of an annual training plan for 200+ staff - Co-ordinate recruitment process for the South East Wales area,

• Senior Environment Officer (plus Hazardous waste lead)

  • Feb 2003 - Aug 2005

  Technical role to assess compliance with environmental and permit standards, including regulatory enforcement action.- Represent my employer at a National level and provide presentations at Hazardous Waste Forums/Conferences. - Account Manager for ‘High Risk’ industrial sites (management and co-ordination of permitting process).- Acted as a technical mentor and advisor to junior team members and provided support to the team on all operational issues involving regulatory skills, incident response, enforcement and pollution prevention techniques.- Pollution incident response and emergency management- SE Wales technical expert for hazardous waste management

• Environment Officer

  • Apr 1996 - Feb 2003

  A regulatory role responsible for assessing the compliance of waste operators, industrial and commercial premises against environmental permits (waste licences, effluent discharge consents, water abstractions consents).



Torfaen County Borough Council

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Waste Regulatory Officer

  • Dec 1994 - Apr 1996

  Assessment and authorisation of waste imports and exports into the Local Authority geographical boundary (High Temperature Incinerator for imports of hazardous waste from worldwide destinations). Assessment and authorisation of waste imports and exports into the Local Authority geographical boundary (High Temperature Incinerator for imports of hazardous waste from worldwide destinations).