Successfully managing projects up to a value of ~$300,000 pa, including the annual environmental monitoring programmes for OceanaGold’s Waihi (since 2009) and Globe Progress (since 2013) mines, the annual reporting programmes for Winstone Pulp’s Karioi pulp mill and Tangiwai sawmill (since 2013), and the annual groundwater monitoring programme for the New Zealand Defence Force’s Burnham Military Camp since 2013. Undertaking field work involving water, sediment and biota sampling, and evaluating stormwater, wastewater, receiving water and sediment quality. Providing assessment of effects on the environment in support of resource consent applications for a wide range of clients throughout New Zealand.Influencing health, safety and environmental (HSE) policies and practice as a HSE representative, Health and Safety and Environment Plan reviewer and fire warden. Mentoring junior staff, and auditing analytical laboratories.

Working with intellectually disabled adults

Reconstructing and renovating a character 1920s bungalow, increasing the estimated property value from $80,000 to $245,000 on a budget of $50,000

Milking, raising and caring for livestock, repairs and maintenance, tractor work, and other farming activities.

Developing and presenting lectures in chemistry. Implementing, coordinating and supervising general and analytical laboratories

Providing pertinent advice of a scientific and technical nature. Establishing efficient and innovative analytical methods. Maintaining interaction with various stakeholders. Research and development: Diabetes mellitus.