Experience

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

• New Zealand
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director - Strategy, Performance and Compliance

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive, Wananga Services, and leading the Te Karumārama (Strategy, Performance and Compliance) Team, to ensure governance and executive management receive critical business information and comprehensive advice. With 16 team members, Te Karumārama manages / delivers:
  • Organisational Growth and Performance Strategy and Advice
  • 9 figure Tertiary Investment Plan and Funding Relationships,
  • Enterprise Project Management Deliverables,
  • Organisational Data Analytics and Reporting
  • In house Legal and Privacy,
  • Compliance Investigations and Internal Audit, and
  • Policy, Risk and Business Continuity Show less

• Acting Lead - Strategy and Performance

  • Mar 2020 - Oct 2021

  Key Responsibilities:• Lead Te Karumārama (Strategy and Performance Team)• Support Ngā Tumu (Chief Executive, Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Directors) with Organisational Strategic Portfolio (Mix of Provision, Strategic and Business Plans, and TEC Investment Plans).• Support Te Mana Whakahaere (Governing Council) with administrative and governance advice.• Assist Reform of Vocational Education Project Team with relationship development and transition activities

• Strategic Portfolio Manager

  • Oct 2019 - Mar 2020

  Key Responsibilities• Support Te Taiurungi (Chief Executive) and Te Mana Whakahaere (Governing Council) with the development of strategic relationship with the Tertiary Education Commission.• Prepare Briefings and coordinate external legal and professional advice

• Senior Policy Analyst

  • Mar 2019 - Oct 2019

  Key Responsibilities• Develop enhanced Quality Management System including all policy and procedures.• Work with Takiwā (regional hubs) to monitor implementation of policy and procedures.• Prepare and provide advice on sector policy, legislation and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.



Ngati Mahia Farm Investments Limited

• General Manager

  • Mar 2018 - Present

  Responsible for the leadership and management of Ngati Mahia Farm Investment Ltd, including the operations of its 1500 ha Farm (Beef, Sheep, Deer) business. Key functions include to: • implement and monitor strategic and business plans, business targets and overall productivity; • drive financial performance to ensure sustainable profitability; • manage risks, policies and procedures, and compliance • lead development of an organisational culture which reflects the values and objectives of the business owners Show less



Awarua A25 Ahu Whenua Trust

• Project Lead - Business Transition

  • Jan 2018 - Jun 2018

  Fixed Term Project Lead to develop and implement the organisational redesign of Awarua A25 Ahu Whenua Trust Farm Enterprise, namely the transfer of business operations to the Trusts' wholly owned subsidiary. The Transition Project included the effective: • transfer of designated assets and capital; • transfer and or redeployment of employees; and • establishment of company systems and processes Fixed Term Project Lead to develop and implement the organisational redesign of Awarua A25 Ahu Whenua Trust Farm Enterprise, namely the transfer of business operations to the Trusts' wholly owned subsidiary. The Transition Project included the effective: • transfer of designated assets and capital; • transfer and or redeployment of employees; and • establishment of company systems and processes



Waikato Tainui

• New Zealand
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Independent Contractor - Systems Improvement

  • Jul 2017 - Dec 2017

  Fixed Term Project to support improved Quality Management Systems for Waikato - Tainui Career Pathways. The key outcomes of the QMS Project were to: • Review client data collection, reporting and tracking systems; • Develop and embed robust systems (by incorporating identified system improvements) including in relation to Customer Relationship Management; and • Assist with infrastructure and operational establishment (for regional expansion). Fixed Term Project to support improved Quality Management Systems for Waikato - Tainui Career Pathways. The key outcomes of the QMS Project were to: • Review client data collection, reporting and tracking systems; • Develop and embed robust systems (by incorporating identified system improvements) including in relation to Customer Relationship Management; and • Assist with infrastructure and operational establishment (for regional expansion).



New Zealand Steel

• New Zealand
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Independent Contractor - Systems Analysis

  • Mar 2017 - Jun 2017

  Fixed Term Project to provide Systems Improvement Support for NZ Steel Mining Limited (a Subsidiary of NZ Steel) at Taharoa during its post-sale transition to Taharoa Mining Investments Limited. The key outcomes of the Project were to: -Mapping of identified Administrative Business Systems -Analyzing process effectiveness -Documenting Administrative Procedures -Codifying Leasehold responsibilities Fixed Term Project to provide Systems Improvement Support for NZ Steel Mining Limited (a Subsidiary of NZ Steel) at Taharoa during its post-sale transition to Taharoa Mining Investments Limited. The key outcomes of the Project were to: -Mapping of identified Administrative Business Systems -Analyzing process effectiveness -Documenting Administrative Procedures -Codifying Leasehold responsibilities

• National Delivery Lead - Home Based Learning

  • Jan 2015 - Oct 2016

  Reporting to the Executive Director - Educational Delivery, with responsibility to oversee and manage the nationwide delivery of Home Based Learning for Te Wananga o Aotearoa. The functions of the role were to:• Coordinate the integration of home-based learning delivery (including 12 satellite providers) into Te Wananga o Aotearoa• Manage national home based learning outcomes and provision• Provide quality analysis to support the continued development and improvement of home-based learning• Identify systemic and procedural risks and inefficiencies and develop and implement strategies to manage risks and improve operational outcomes• Create and maintain strategic relationships with key internal and external stakeholders Show less

• Quality and Assurance Manager

  • Nov 2013 - Jan 2015

  Reporting to the General Manager, with responsibility for overseeing all operational, delivery and curriculum quality and assurance for Open Wananga Limited, the extramural learning subsidiary of Te Wananga o Aotearoa. The key functions of the role were to:• Leading a cohesive, collaborative and productive team• Develop and monitor Quality Improvement, Risk, Evaluation and Policy Frameworks and Systems for home based and English language programmes• Consult and advise hapori and internal stakeholders (in relation to audit, review, evaluation and improvement activities) • Providing assurance to key external stakeholders (including Tertiary Education Commission, New Zealand Qualifications Authority and Audit New Zealand)• Coordinating curriculum and academic quality assurance (through moderation and programme review) Show less

• Policy Officer and Team Lead - Quality and Assurance

  • Apr 2012 - Oct 2013

• Policy Officer

  • Nov 2010 - Apr 2012