Chair - Finance Audit and Risk Committee

• Sep 2023 - Present

The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa is the regulatory and representative body of the legal profession of Aotearoa New Zealand. The Society regulates the practice of law in Aotearoa New Zealand to ensure the protection of those who access legal services and maintains public confidence in the provision of legal services. The Finance, Audit and Risk Committee assists the Board in discharging its responsibilities for oversight of the Law Society’s financial reporting, risk, control, and compliance framework. Show less

Independent Audit & Finance Committee Member

• Jul 2023 - Present

Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission is Aotearoa New Zealand's National Human Rights Institution. Established in 1977 working under the Human Rights Act as an independent Crown entity funded by the government. Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission is Aotearoa New Zealand's National Human Rights Institution. Established in 1977 working under the Human Rights Act as an independent Crown entity funded by the government.

Member - Audit and Risk Committee

• Jun 2023 - Present

Director

• May 2023 - Present

Urban Plus Group is a Council Controlled Organisation (CCO) owned by Hutt City Council. It is a multi-faceted property management and development group, pre-dominantly focused towards social and public housing outcomes along the housing continuum. Urban Plus Group is a Council Controlled Organisation (CCO) owned by Hutt City Council. It is a multi-faceted property management and development group, pre-dominantly focused towards social and public housing outcomes along the housing continuum.

Independent Member - Audit and Risk Committee

• Feb 2023 - Present

The principal function of the Medical Council of New Zealand is to protect the health and safety of the public by ensuring that doctors are competent and fit to practise. This is achieved by setting standards of clinical and cultural competence and ethical conduct for doctors. The Audit and Risk Committee assists Council in several ways including overseeing the risk management programme and ensuring the integrity of financial processes and reporting. The principal function of the Medical Council of New Zealand is to protect the health and safety of the public by ensuring that doctors are competent and fit to practise. This is achieved by setting standards of clinical and cultural competence and ethical conduct for doctors. The Audit and Risk Committee assists Council in several ways including overseeing the risk management programme and ensuring the integrity of financial processes and reporting.

Non-Executive Director

• Jan 2023 - Present

Te Ātiawa Asset Holding Company Ltd was established in 2007 and its primary role is to develop the commercial potential of Te Ātiawa settlement assets. Te Ātiawa across its entities holds approximately $83 million in assets and investments. Investments include quota shares, managed funds and investments, and a range of property, aquaculture, and forestry assets. Te Ātiawa Asset Holding Company Ltd was established in 2007 and its primary role is to develop the commercial potential of Te Ātiawa settlement assets. Te Ātiawa across its entities holds approximately $83 million in assets and investments. Investments include quota shares, managed funds and investments, and a range of property, aquaculture, and forestry assets.

Director - Special Projects (Fixed Term)

• Aug 2022 - Dec 2022

Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology is the largest vocational education provider in New Zealand. In February 2019, the Government announced that the country's sixteen Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics would merge to form the new organisation; the merger was effective on 1 April 2020.

Interim Director - Finance (CFO) (Fixed Term)

• Nov 2020 - Aug 2022

Member - Te Punga Tiaki

• Jun 2021 - Dec 2022

Te Punga Tiaki was the Trust Board's Independent Advisory Board, assuring, and evaluating opportunities to enhance, effective and efficient performance for Te Ātiawa o Te Waka-ā-Māui. It was created from the merger of the Commercial Advisory Board, and Audit & Risk Committee following a strategy refresh in May 2021.

Chair - Audit And Risk Committee

• Aug 2019 - Jun 2021

Te Ātiawa o Te Waka-a-Māui Trust represents Te Ātiawa people who whakapapa to Te Tau Ihu (the top of the South Island).The Trust was established in December 2012 as the post settlement governance entity to enable Te Ātiawa to receive Treaty settlement from the Crown. The Deed of Settlement was signed on 21 December 2012.The Committee provides independent advice to the Board on financial management, risk management and internal control matters within the Trust’s operations.

Member - Commercial Advisory Board

• May 2018 - Jun 2021

The Board is tasked with:• Reviewing the SIPO [Statement of Investment Policy and Objectives]• Considering strategies for fishing, aquaculture, commercial property, cash, forestry and other avenues of investment• Recommending investment strategies to the Trust Board• Investigating business opportunities and making recommendations to the Board.• Monitoring and evaluating the performance of assets against agreed guidelines.

Director of Special Projects (Fixed Term)

• Nov 2019 - Nov 2020

A fixed term role supporting the Chief Executive and the restructured Executive Leadership Team by leading a portfolio of high value strategic projects including business transition, property refurbishment, commercial negotiations, and technology implementation.

General Manager Corporate Services / CFO

• Feb 2015 - Nov 2019

A member of the Senior Leadership Team reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the General Manager Corporate Services / CFO is responsible for:o Providing advice to the CE and Board on the financial management of WorkSafe o Leading the design, development and implementation of corporate management strategies, policies and systems.o Providing organisational oversight, direction and leadership to significant ICT change programmes.o Ensuring that ICT, Financial, Procurement and Property services, support and infrastructure meet the needs of the Agency and align with its strategic direction.o Leading the design, development and implementation of financial management strategies, policies and systems o Participating collaboratively as a member of the Senior Leadership team to ensure the development of sustainable organisational capability, and achieve efficiency benefits and improvements in cost effectiveness. Show less

Manager Business Partnering

• Dec 2013 - Feb 2015

The Manager Business Partnering is responsible for: o Providing financial expertise and value added advice, analysis and services to Deputy Commissioners, and Chief Officers. o Providing a strategic, financial and planning leadership role. o Ensuring the appropriate financial controls and processes are in place guaranteeing the integrity of financial and non-financial data. o Developing governance reporting to aid understanding and support decision making. o Managing financial policies, administering financial delegations and other financial and non-financial control processes. o Providing financial performance reporting, managing internal budget processes and operational capital/asset management. Show less

New Zealand Representative Age-Group Triathlete

• Jun 2013 - Sep 2013

Full-time training for the 2013 ITU Age-Group World Triathlon Championships held in London in September 2013. Full-time training for the 2013 ITU Age-Group World Triathlon Championships held in London in September 2013.

General Manager - Corporate Services

• Nov 2011 - Jun 2013

A member of the Executive Leadership Team reporting to the Chief Executive. The General Manager Corporate is responsible for leading: Finance, Information Technology, Risk and Assurance, Business Information, Investment Management and Commercial Services.

Chief Financial Officer

• Jun 2008 - Nov 2011

A member of the Executive Leadership Team reporting to the Chief Executive. The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for leading: Finance, Information Technology, Risk and Assurance, Legal, Human Resources, Investment Management and Commercial Services.

Manager Corporate Services and Investments

• Jun 2002 - Jun 2008

A member of the Executive Leadership Team reporting to the Chief Executive. The Manager Corporate Services is responsible for leading: Finance, Investment Management, Information Technology and Corporate Services.

Manager Corporate Services

• Jun 2000 - Jun 2002

Finance Manager

• Jun 1997 - Jun 2000

Office Manager / Accountant

• Jun 1991 - Jun 1997

Senior Accountant

• Jun 1989 - Jun 1991

Assistant Brewer

• Jun 1984 - Jun 1988

Trainee Brewer

• Feb 1982 - Jun 1984

Assistant Water Chemist

• Feb 1981 - Feb 1982