KEY RESPONSIBILITIESLead analyst responsible for the development of investment cases and supporting material in accordance with Treasury’s ‘Better Business Cases’ guidelines for new or replacement military equipment for the New Zealand Defence Force.Effective and regular stakeholder engagement including with project managers, the New Zealand Defence Force, Treasury, State Services Commission, and Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet. Conducting reviews of Defence Force capability requirements and provision of technical analysis in support of project managers and wider portfolio strategy. Identification and monitoring of major project risks and delivery of recommended mitigation strategies to senior governance boards.KEY PROJECTSProtected Mobility Capability (determining the Army’s future armoured vehicle fleet).Littoral Operations Support Capability (replacement dive tender and support vessel).Maritime Sustainment Capability (replacement naval tanker).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIESLead policy advisor on New Zealand’s defence relationships with China, Korea, Japan, and India.Development of Cabinet papers, ministerial submissions, and other advice to proactively respond to developing security situations in the Asia-Pacific region. Maintenance of effective liaison between diplomatic and representative posts and other security agencies both in New Zealand and overseas.Lead planning and preparation for overseas visits by Minister and other principals, as well as those by foreign visitors to New Zealand.Completion of Ministerial and Official Information Act inquiries, parliamentary questions, and submissions.KEY ACHIEVEMENTSLed negotiations and development of a long-term strategic engagement plan between New Zealand and the People’s Liberation Army (the first of its kind between western militaries and China).Led planning and development of policy advice to Minister for attendance at the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (Brunei, August 2013), Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore (May 2014), and Ministerial visits to Viet Nam and China (November 2013). Attended as a subject-matter expert and ministerial advisor.

Chair, Development Subcommittee, SCOUTS New Zealand (2015 – Current).Member, Human Resources/Remuneration Subcommittee, SCOUTS New Zealand (2015 – Current).KEY CONTRIBUTIONSLead author, Risk Management and Reporting Framework (2015).Lead author, Board Charter and Better Governance programme (2014 – 2015).Contributing author, 10 year strategic plan (2014 – 2015).Member of Working Group on Information Technology and database management (2014)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIESEstablishment and maintenance of funding contracts between the Ministry’s Business Unit and 400+ companies across New Zealand.Liaison with Ministry’s Business Unit and Investment Managers to manage and process contractual conditions.Provision of advice on systems improvement, including documentation, process maps, and reviewing operating models.KEY ACHIEVEMENTSDeveloped a revised policy and funding framework to support the work of the Ministry’s International Research and Development Unit. Led review and update of the External User Manual to identify efficiencies in the application and claims process.Developed a new payments process to facilitate a more efficient claims settlement process.