Experience

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  New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & T...

  • Solomon Islands

  • Programme Manager- Pacific Biosecurity Response to Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle

    • Feb 2020 - Present
    • Solomon Islands

    The NZ Ministry of Foreign Affairs has committed to supporting the New Zealand Aid Programme with a five year, $18 million programme to target the Guam strain of Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB-G). This strain is resistant to previous biocontrol and with the help of AgResearch and the South Pacifi...

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  ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary

  • Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

  • Weekend Guide and Biosecurity Officer (Volunteer)

    • Sep 2018 - Present
    • Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

    As a guide at Zealandia I introduce our local fauna and flora to visitors. It is my responsibility to bring attention to the importance of conserving threatened species, as well as highlight the power the collective work by the Sanctuary and community groups has achieved to protect and enhance th...

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  OSPRI

  • New Zealand
  • Farming
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Warranted Authorised Person under the NAIT Act 2012

    • Sep 2019 - Feb 2020

  • NAIT Information System Administrator

    • Jan 2019 - Feb 2020

    This role requires me to impartially (as an OSPRI employee) assess applications by external parties for access to the NAIT Information System. External parties can include, but are not limited to government departments, police, animal welfare and private companies/individuals. Applications are either assessed by myself or a Data Access Panel which includes OSPRI Board members and an independent Chair. The NAIT Information System Administrator has general responsibility for administering Part 4 of the NAIT Act, with specific functions and responsibilities set out in section 42-48 of the Act

  • National Animal Identification and Tracing Scheme (NAIT) Programme Manager

    • Oct 2018 - Feb 2020

    The NAIT Programme Manager is accountable for supporting the operational design, development and implementation of the National Animal Identification and Tracing scheme (NAIT). This scheme requires all persons in charge of deer or cattle in New Zealand to tag animals with a radio frequency tag, register animals and report all movement in that animal’s lifetime. This ensures a swift response in the case of a disease outbreak, food safety risk or market access requirements. The operational side of the role requires leading a team of analysts and coordinators to provide advice to farmer, industry and government users of the system. This includes development of education material, one on one support, training in the use of the programme, data analysis and reporting, compliance referral to the Ministry of Primary Industries, policy development, testing and design of IT system enhancements and generation of standard operating procedures for internal users such as the contact centre. 

The strategy component of the role includes work on complex implementation and policy considerations related to the application, facilitation and delivery of the system on behalf of New Zealand industries (DairyNZ, Beef+LambNZ, Deer Industry NZ) and the Government. Future technologies, animal health systems and stakeholder interaction offer guidance for development of aspirational targets and strategic plans.

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  Beef + Lamb New Zealand

  • Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

  • Research Programme Manager

    • Jan 2018 - Oct 2018
    • Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

    Responsibilities include developing and maintaining the Beef + Lamb research investment portfolio, including recovery and stabilisation of projects. This portfolio covers research and demonstration of animal health, biosecurity, breeding objectives and selection, farm and systems management and e...

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  Save the Children International

  • Gaighat, Udayapur, Nepal

  • Rural Agricultural and Development Advisor

    • Jan 2017 - Jan 2018
    • Gaighat, Udayapur, Nepal

    The role includes a program review, program monitoring and outcome achievement for Save the Children NZ/Nepal and NZ Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Trade. Capacity building and guidance of project management staff, development of marketing, supply and networks to increase livelihoods of the loc...

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  Third Bearing Limited

  • Palmerston North, Manawatu

  • Contract Consultant

    • Sep 2016 - Jan 2017
    • Palmerston North, Manawatu

    Key achievements• Project coordinator on development of a successful bid for the client for a long term approx. $300 million contract for the Australian Defence ForceShort term contract that involved working with commercial clients in the food and export industry and university sector in the foll...

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  AgResearch

  • Palmerston North

  • Stakeholder Relationship Manager

    • Feb 2015 - Aug 2016
    • Palmerston North

    The role required development and maintenance of key relationships with stakeholders such as Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, National Science Challenges, Callaghan Innovation and large international and national companies and investors. Other tasks included conducting risk assess...

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  Grains Research and Development Corporation

  • Canberra

  • Programme and Project Manager

    • Jun 2008 - Feb 2015
    • Canberra

    Project Manager 2008-2013Portfolio included: Farming Practices, Agronomy, Integrated Pest Management, Natural Resource Management and National Coordinator for Grain and Graze 2.Programme Manager 2013-2015Portfolio included Biodiversity, Soil Carbon, Climate Management and Environment. Key respons...

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  Murrumbidgee Catchment Management Authority

  • Queanbeyan

  • Catchment Coordinator

    • Oct 2007 - Jun 2008
    • Queanbeyan

    Whilst at the Murrumbidgee CMA I contributed and co-authored the pasture management strategy and components of an Australian Government approved five-year regional investment strategy. I coordinated approval and funding of 15 individual property plans to secure natural resource management funding...

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  Queensland Fire and Emergency Services

  • Inglewood, Stanthorpe, Warwick

  • Auxilary Firefighter- Lieutenant

    • Nov 2003 - Dec 2007
    • Inglewood, Stanthorpe, Warwick

    • Act as officer in charge (OIC) in the absence of Captain and as OIC on the second response vehicle for fire calls consisting of: House fires, structure fires, grass/bush fires, vehicle fires, hazmat (chemical) spills, road accident rescue and other rescue operations• Training leader for station...

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  Granite Borders Landcare

  • Tenterfield

  • Landcare Coordinator- Temp

    • Apr 2007 - Oct 2007
    • Tenterfield
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  Inglewood Landcare

  • Inglewood

  • Landcare Coordinator

    • Sep 2003 - Apr 2007
    • Inglewood

    Whilst with Inglewood Landcare I was employed by a local community group and funding was provided by State and Federal governments to complete on-ground projects with the community and farmers. I worked with 14 sub-catchment groups to facilitate, write and administer sub-catchment plans which, co...

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  Department of Natural Resources and Mines (Quee...

  • Charters Towers

  • Research Technician

    • Jan 2003 - Sep 2003
    • Charters Towers

    Focus on feral animal and weed control measures in Northern Australia in National Parks and agricultural lands.