Manager Ships Technical Systems Advice (secondment)

• Jul 2023 - Present

Principal Advisor Harm Prevention (Ports and Harbours)

• Jun 2022 - Present

•Worked with Port Health and Safety Leadership Group, including the Director Maritime NZ to support the design and implementation of the port health and safety work programme (Port Sector Insights Picture and Action Plan)•Provided a key support role to the Director and project team in supporting the Leadership Group and their initiatives•Led a review of good health and safety practices in the Port Sector•Led engagement with the maritime sector on the work programme and develop/maintain relationships with the sector in a tripartite fashion•Ensured the right expertise is engaged in the design and delivery of the broader programme for ports •Work with the programme and project resource to ensure there are robust programme and project disciplines and reporting and deliverables are achieved and risks managed Show less

Maritime Operations Lead Covid-19 Recovery and Response

• Jul 2021 - Jun 2022

•Developed and communicated contactless ops plans for vessel management (the Vessel Management Framework) with Customs and Ministry of Health •Developed and implemented C19 management measures at the maritime border, as well as resolved issues where they caused navigational or safety issues •Represented MNZ in AoG vessel responses and providing technical advice on safety aspects associated with ship management Represented MNZ during the cross-agency process to re-open the maritime border•Ensured where possible, C19 legislation was fit for purpose for the maritime industry, communicating any issues proactively, and escalating issues and concerns where required •Provided technical feedback and input on legislation development, cabinet papers, policy papers •Supported other government agencies where necessary with stakeholder engagement and resolution of maritime issues •Engaged with maritime stakeholders impacted by C19, including port companies, stevedoring companies, pilots, ship’s agents. Show less

Senior Adviser (Regulatory Guidance Design)

• Oct 2020 - Jul 2021

•Developed Covid-19 procedures for crew changes, later changed to PPE requirements for pilots •Revised guidelines for managing health and safety risks around open hatches•Revised guidelines for managing health and safety risks on high thrill adventure activities (shark cage diving, jet boating, parasailing, swimming activities

Senior Adviser (Treatments and Inanimate Pathways)

• Feb 2018 - Oct 2020

Risk manager for biosecurity risks associated with international vessels (topsides, ballast and biofouling). •Implemented NZ’s Craft Risk Management Standard for Biofouling on International Vessels •Led the transition of ballast water management from MPI’s regime to Maritime NZ (SME and operational lead) •Led enforcement and compliance approach (guidance & training of frontline) for vessel regulations at the maritime border•Contributed to developing MPIs procedures for the approval of dive companies to verify compliance with vessel biofouling regulations •Contributed to development of MPIs procedures for the approval of in-water treatment systems •Led engagement and position representation for MPI/NZ at the International Maritime Organisation regarding vessel biofouling and in-water cleaning•Technical and regulatory lead for issues associated with in-water cleaning of biofouling in the EEZ •Developed Craft Risk Management Plan for Royal NZ Navy to support compliance with NZ vessel regulations•Led liaison with overseas jurisdictions looking to NZ as leaders in vessel management at the border and with international shipping lines Show less

Advisor (Treatments and Inanimate Pathways)

• Oct 2016 - Feb 2018

Adviser (Biosecurity Science and Risk Assessment)

• Nov 2015 - Oct 2016

Scientific Diver

• Mar 2013 - May 2018

I’ve been involved in a range of projects with DoC including measuring benthic diversity of marine life inside & outside Kapiti Island Marine reserve; measuring fish diversity and abundance, as well as benthic surveys along Wellington South Coast and biosecurity monitoring and removal of Undaria in Breaksea Sound, Fiordland. I’ve been involved in a range of projects with DoC including measuring benthic diversity of marine life inside & outside Kapiti Island Marine reserve; measuring fish diversity and abundance, as well as benthic surveys along Wellington South Coast and biosecurity monitoring and removal of Undaria in Breaksea Sound, Fiordland.

Research Assisstant

• Jul 2015 - Oct 2015

Technician at Victoria Coastal Ecology Laboratory

MSc Student (marine biology)

• Mar 2013 - Jul 2015

Teaching Assistant

• Jul 2013 - Jun 2015

Research Assistant

• Jun 2014 - Jul 2014

Changes in benthic communities on degraded coral reefs in South-East Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Aquatic Pest Education & Engagement

• Nov 2011 - Feb 2013

Research Assistant

• Nov 2008 - Feb 2011