MartinJenkins is a leading independent management consultancy, with offices in Wellington and Auckland.I have worked on wide range of significant projects at MartinJenkins, with a particular focus on energy and climate change. These include:- Reviews of the NZ ETS (Ministry for the Environment)- Forestry accounting changes to NZ ETS (Ministry for Primary Industries)- Zero Carbon Bill (Ministry for the Environment)- Electricity Price Review implementation (Electricity… Show more MartinJenkins is a leading independent management consultancy, with offices in Wellington and Auckland.I have worked on wide range of significant projects at MartinJenkins, with a particular focus on energy and climate change. These include:- Reviews of the NZ ETS (Ministry for the Environment)- Forestry accounting changes to NZ ETS (Ministry for Primary Industries)- Zero Carbon Bill (Ministry for the Environment)- Electricity Price Review implementation (Electricity Authority)- Review of operational policy (Kainga Ora)- Assessment of options for recycling labelling (Ministry for the Environment). In addition to my project work, I also managed a team of consultants.My time at MartinJenkins has also included a 18 month sabbatical managing the Energy Projects and Programmes Team at MBIE (see entry). Show less

This role involved establishing and leading a team of 11 FTE across a range of energy related projects, including the New Zealand Battery Project, the Maori and Public Housing Renewable Energy Project, and a review of the national direction instruments under the RMA.This role combined policy, project management and people leadership skills to develop and execute these significant projects. It also required engagement with stakeholders at the high level, including Ministers, industry… Show more This role involved establishing and leading a team of 11 FTE across a range of energy related projects, including the New Zealand Battery Project, the Maori and Public Housing Renewable Energy Project, and a review of the national direction instruments under the RMA.This role combined policy, project management and people leadership skills to develop and execute these significant projects. It also required engagement with stakeholders at the high level, including Ministers, industry, iwi and landowners. Show less

Participant in the World Energy Council's Future Energy Leaders' Programme

A Principal Advisor role in the Energy Markets policy team, looking at cross-cutting issues in the relationship between energy use and natural resources, with a particular focus on climate change.

In this role I led a team of 10 Advisors, Senior Advisors and Principal Advisors in the preparation of high-quality and timely policy advice. In addition to strong organisational and administrative skills, this role also required working closely with Ministers and Senior Management from a number of agencies.

A Senior Advisor role in the Resource Markets Policy team working on a range of issues related to development of New Zealand's petroleum and mineral resources. Significant tasks and achievements for this role have included leading the policy workstream for the 2013 and 2014 competitive petroleum tenders, working collaboratively on the extractive use of key marine resources and the preparation of high quality policy advice.During this time I was also the Acting Manager of the team for a… Show more A Senior Advisor role in the Resource Markets Policy team working on a range of issues related to development of New Zealand's petroleum and mineral resources. Significant tasks and achievements for this role have included leading the policy workstream for the 2013 and 2014 competitive petroleum tenders, working collaboratively on the extractive use of key marine resources and the preparation of high quality policy advice.During this time I was also the Acting Manager of the team for a year (see above). Show less

Policy Analyst at the Ministry for the Environment working on international carbon markets and links with the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme.

A range of policy duties, including ministerial servicing and legislation implementation. In particular I worked on developing the regulations of the Unit Titles Act 2010. I also assisted the Private Secretary to the Minister for Building and Construction at Parliament.

Worked as a Policy Adviser in the Sustainable Households Project at the Ministry for the Environment. This role included stakeholder management, contract management, strategy development and website community management.