Experience

Property Institute of New Zealand

• New Zealand
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chair of Institute of Property Advisors & Consultants

  • Jan 2022 - Present

• Chair of WGTN Property Institute NZ Branch

  • Jan 2021 - Mar 2023



CoreLogic NZ

• New Zealand
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Professional - National Panel Manager

  • Nov 2021 - Present



Wilson Hurst

• New Zealand
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Business Development (Property & Valuations)

  • Mar 2019 - Oct 2021

  Wilson + Hurst are a boutique property company based in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. W+H provides property consulting, acquisitions, disposals, valuations, and corporate real estate services nationwide, and commercial, retail and industrial leasing and sales in Auckland. Heading the business development and strategy, property consulting and valuation. Highlights include: • Lead the development and rollout of a new valuation service offering for the Wellington market. Created business plans, costing, and developed business processes for growth and compliance. • Grown the WH client base by being accepted onto the government panel (valuation services) which has successfully made WH as a preferred provider for major government agencies assisting them with their property strategy. • Preparing terms of engagements and tenders and identifying other opportunities or services that WH can provide which would benefit both the client and the business. • Perform valuation and feasibility analysis and write reports for clients to determine the viability of large projects. Ensuring valuations within the business are compliant with industry standards. • Identify and pursue new business development and partnership opportunities for WH clients. • Conduct detailed analysis of operational performance, strategy, and implementation protocols to ensure business continuity and identify and develop recommendations to resolve issues, and manage risks associated with owned projects and programs. • Project manage the expansion of Meridian Windfarm (project 2020). • Manage across the valuation team to support my functions and responsibilities. Additional key capabilities: Stakehokder Management (Internal & External) to maximize market share Performance Reviews (quarterly) Financial and Business forecasting Strong Analytical Skills Acquisitions Business Strategy and Initiatives Leadership and Cadence



Truebridge Partners Ltd

• Wellington

• Property Advisor & Valuer

  • Oct 2017 - Mar 2019

  Truebridge Partners provides independent professional and confidential advice on all types of residential, rural, industrial, commercial and specialist property assets. Our specialist skills and knowledge coupled with our analytical expertise and experience (of more than 50 years of knowledge all together) give us the ability to provide quality property advice and determine property values. We cover all of the Wellington region including Levin, Carterton, Wairarapa up to Waikanae and Otaki, inclduing work across New Zealand. Truebridge Partners is a leading independent valuation practice in Wellington, who have an established history, and in-depth knowledge of the market and localities within Wellington. As one of the selected valuation firms on the panel for all top tier banks in New Zealand, we pride ourselves in producing quality valuations, and we aim to develop and maintain strong on-going relationships with all our clients. Key tasks • Undertake thorough inspections of buildings and land to identify any characteristics or factors affecting value. • Provide clients with a realistic valuation of their property and advice on acquisition, sales or investment. • Prepare written inspection reports. • Providing information and valuations for businesses or legal organisations to aid dispute resolution, compensation claims or investment queries. • Maintain technical knowledge of bylaws, building acts, LIM reports, resource consents and other legal aspects of role



Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)

• New Zealand
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Property Advisor - Finance & Property, Corporate Services

  • Jan 2014 - Dec 2017

  Responsible for the management of all MPI properties in the areas of assessing common area costs, site maintenance, corresponding with landlords, negotiating lease renewals as well as maintaining the Government Property Portal, obtaining landlord consent and all other duties applicable to the ongoing operations of the MPI property portfolio.• Facilitate improvements in MPI property database system and its process by coordinating and supporting forums and documenting agreed system and process changes.• Prepare annual performance reports of the organisation’s property portfolio• Ensure all outputs and achievements met MPI corporate policies, procedures and performance standards.• Compile forecasts, budgets and identified cost savings for the organisation and property units• Maintain technical and sound knowledge of the Public Works Act 1981 and related Crown policies to develop and deliverproperty acquisition programmes• Dealt with acquisitions and disposals, and oversee all lease renewals and rent reviews• Assess future accommodation requirements for MPI properties to identify options to accommodate growthAchievements• Initiated and lead the acquisition of land for MPIs new regional offices and managing the survey, transfer and titlingprocess to completion• Member of project team who delivered the Modern Workplace Project (refit of MPI offices)• Member of project team for complete design and build of new Auckland and Christchurch offices • Active member of the Government Property Group forum • Team lead for construction and fit out of the new regional office at the Wellington airport • Lead the development and implementation of the 5-year property strategic plan - including acquisitions/disposals and seeing that process to the end• Managed a small administrative team to support my functions and responsibilities

• Property Administrator

  • Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

  Work within the Corporate Services team providing day-to-day administrative and technical support to a Senior Advisor and the wider corporate services branch.• Manage a broad range of relationships including the Senior Advisor, Property Services, the MPI ICT group, various internal business customers, and externally with service providers and contractors.• Administrative and logistical support and acting as the super user for the relevant MPI and Government property services systems and databases.• Facilitate system and process improvement by coordinating and supporting forums and documenting agreed system and process changes.• Assisted and provided administrative support in the acquisitions and disposalsprocess, including procurement• Maintained technical and sound knowledge of the Public Works Act 1981 and relevant government policies • Maintain hard copy and electronic files.



Massey University

• New Zealand
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Clubs Treasurer

  • Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

  • Treasurer for Wellington, Auckland and Palmerston campuses • Forecast cash flow position, borrowing requirements and funds for investment • Ensure sufficient funds are available to meet ongoing operational and capital requirements for the University. • Advise the Executive Leadership on all financial matters • Represent the University and MAWSA in all external financial arrangements with banks, government departments, and suppliers. • Participate in institutional planning, policy development, and problem resolution with board members and the Executive Leadership. • Direct and oversee the financial management of Main Campus, Health Science Center and the University's various branch campuses. Achievements • Assist in the development of the 10 year strategic plan • Facilitate and monitor costs for the new Marae at the Wellington Campus from initial planning to start of construction. • Present quarterly financial updates to the executive leadership team



DLA Piper

• United Kingdom
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Contracts Negotiator

  • Jan 2011 - Dec 2012

  Contract Negotiations, Business to Business • Provide clear and concise independent advice and support to external clients and deliver practical, creative and commercial solutions whilst mitigating risk • Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements and other business documents tailored to the client’s needs. Contract Negotiations, Business to Business • Provide clear and concise independent advice and support to external clients and deliver practical, creative and commercial solutions whilst mitigating risk • Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements and other business documents tailored to the client’s needs.



Geary Law

• Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

• Internship

  • Jun 2010 - Dec 2010

  Provide legal support to the wider senior team - Including legal documentation, client management genetal administrative tasks. Areas of experience - Immigration and Litigation Provide legal support to the wider senior team - Including legal documentation, client management genetal administrative tasks. Areas of experience - Immigration and Litigation