Sandra Lester
Executive Director Corporate Services at MASH Trust- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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MBA
Massey University
Experience
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MASH Trust
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New Zealand
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director Corporate Services
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Dec 2022 - Present
MASH Trust is a non-government organisation and registered charity that has been operating since 1989, when it was founded to provide accommodation and sheltered housing. Today MASH provides a wide range of support services for approximately 1,700 people with mental health conditions, disabilities, alcohol and addiction struggles and youth respite care. Our services are offered in a number of settings including day programmes, support in people’s own homes, support within MASH homes, and support in the community. MASH operates throughout the lower North Island in Wellington, Kapiti, Horowhenua, Palmerston North, and Hawkes Bay with over 550 staff and volunteers. Show less
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New Zealand Defence Force
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New Zealand
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Deputy Director Business Management and Performance
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Sep 2018 - Jan 2023
The Deputy Director Business Management and Performance is a senior leadership role in the enabling functions of CIS Branch. The Deputy Director is accountable for efficient and effective delivery of specialised functions that are essential to running CIS Branch as a successful business, including financial management; practice management and reporting; information management; staff training and engagement; and commercial management. These functions are delivery in partnership with other areas of NZDF (e.g. Defence Finance Branch, Defence Commercial Services, Defence College etc.). and stakeholder and relationship management, including the ability to build and influence cross functional strategies is a key part of the role. The Deputy Director of Business Management and Performance leads and manages the development and performance needs of its direct reports throughout the course of the performance year with the aim of improving capability and delivery. They deputise for the Director of CIS Business Management in the event of absence. Show less
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Central PHO
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Palmerston North
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CEO Senior Projects
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Jun 2018 - Sep 2018
Focus on specific CEO projects on behalf of Central PHO Limited. Focus on specific CEO projects on behalf of Central PHO Limited.
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PHO
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Manager, Primary Care
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Jun 2003 - Jul 2018
Successfully implemented a centralised service that met the needs of all stakeholders - including customers, funders and ministers. Achieved a culture shift within a medium business environment that allowed for business development and growth. Effectively turned around reputation and relationships with both internal and external stakeholders in relation to a service delivery business model. Managed significant crisis within the business environment from natural disasters to reduced service provision utilising innovation and leadership. Mentoring and coaching of staff and stakeholders in support of business and personal growth and development. Show less
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Compass Health / Central PHO Ltd
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Palmerston North
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Programme Director
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Jun 2010 - Sep 2013
Oversight and management of 25 projects. Facilitated and delivered several successful projects across multiple stakeholders. Completed NHS UK training as Train the Trainer for two new software programmes. Successfully lead project evaluation outcomes. Oversight and management of 25 projects. Facilitated and delivered several successful projects across multiple stakeholders. Completed NHS UK training as Train the Trainer for two new software programmes. Successfully lead project evaluation outcomes.
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Central PHO
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1 - 100 Employee
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Primary Healthcare Organisation (PHO) Manager
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Jun 2008 - Jul 2010
Successfully turned around a non-functioning team into a successful cohesive team. Lead the organisation to achieve one of six national funding envelopes for rural innovation projects. Developed and submitted funding and business proposals for services identified by the community and successfully achieved funding. Mentored and supported personnel to achieve both personal and business growth. Successfully turned around a non-functioning team into a successful cohesive team. Lead the organisation to achieve one of six national funding envelopes for rural innovation projects. Developed and submitted funding and business proposals for services identified by the community and successfully achieved funding. Mentored and supported personnel to achieve both personal and business growth.
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Compass Health
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Palmerston North
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Project Manager
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Jun 2006 - Jun 2008
Led the roll out and implementation of three significant District Health Board initiatives. Represented the organisation on ten district health board management groups for the development of new initiatives. Built and maintained strong relationships across the health sector groups. Effectively managed the Expression of Interest process through to contracting for services. Led the roll out and implementation of three significant District Health Board initiatives. Represented the organisation on ten district health board management groups for the development of new initiatives. Built and maintained strong relationships across the health sector groups. Effectively managed the Expression of Interest process through to contracting for services.
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Tararua PHO Limited
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Dannevirke and Pahiatua
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Primary Healthcare Organisation (PHO) Manager
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Jun 2003 - Jun 2006
Developed the business from a government initiative into a successful organisation that people aspired to work for. Successfully developed business proposals for new initiatives, whilst growing the business form 1 employee to 15. Organisation was the recipient of two awards at the 2006 District wide Primary Healthcare Awards. Developed the business from a government initiative into a successful organisation that people aspired to work for. Successfully developed business proposals for new initiatives, whilst growing the business form 1 employee to 15. Organisation was the recipient of two awards at the 2006 District wide Primary Healthcare Awards.
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Education
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Massey University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
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