Waiheke Events Limited has been established with the sole purpose of managing community based events on Waiheke Island. These events will support the Waiheke community as a whole including but not limited to, local businesses, sporting groups, schools, charitable trusts and local individuals.The first event on our calendar, and the event for which this application specifically applies, is that of the Onetangi Beach Races which will be held on the 11 February 2024. This event is being run… Show more Waiheke Events Limited has been established with the sole purpose of managing community based events on Waiheke Island. These events will support the Waiheke community as a whole including but not limited to, local businesses, sporting groups, schools, charitable trusts and local individuals.The first event on our calendar, and the event for which this application specifically applies, is that of the Onetangi Beach Races which will be held on the 11 February 2024. This event is being run in partnership with Rotary Waiheke and is a long standing community event. The proceeds of this event will go back into the community with application submissions from those seeking funding being channelled through and approved by both Rotary Waiheke and Waiheke Events Limited. Show less

Dimension GRC was founded to assist small to medium sized organisations manage their compliance obligations. This is supported by a SaaS based solution and consulting services designed and developed to assist businesses streamline and centralise their governance, risk and compliance activity. I have overall accountability for customer experience, finance, operational excellence, human resources, marketing and communications, strategic partnerships, solution design and development and ICT… Show more Dimension GRC was founded to assist small to medium sized organisations manage their compliance obligations. This is supported by a SaaS based solution and consulting services designed and developed to assist businesses streamline and centralise their governance, risk and compliance activity. I have overall accountability for customer experience, finance, operational excellence, human resources, marketing and communications, strategic partnerships, solution design and development and ICT deliverables. Show less

* The design and implementation of programmes associated with People, Culture and Capability designed to lift organisational performance, staff engagement and future capability. * The design and implementation of a holistic change management programme securing stakeholder engagement to deliver a culture of high-performance leadership and accountability coupled with a customer centred approach to delivery.* Facility based strategic workforce planning across areas where retention and… Show more * The design and implementation of programmes associated with People, Culture and Capability designed to lift organisational performance, staff engagement and future capability. * The design and implementation of a holistic change management programme securing stakeholder engagement to deliver a culture of high-performance leadership and accountability coupled with a customer centred approach to delivery.* Facility based strategic workforce planning across areas where retention and resource scaling was required to meet learning needs.* Ensure all program initiatives align with the University’s core values and culture. Show less

* Developing operational and organisational development and workforce planning strategies to help New Zealand businesses achieve high levels of customer satisfaction whilst ensuring operational excellence and the achievement of business goals.* Collaborate with C-Suite on strategic five and ten-year plans for corporate growth and evolution. This included assisting with financial projections and analysis of existing programs and policies. * Provision of HR generalist… Show more * Developing operational and organisational development and workforce planning strategies to help New Zealand businesses achieve high levels of customer satisfaction whilst ensuring operational excellence and the achievement of business goals.* Collaborate with C-Suite on strategic five and ten-year plans for corporate growth and evolution. This included assisting with financial projections and analysis of existing programs and policies. * Provision of HR generalist consulting* Design and implement Randstad’s Youth Connections programme with the goal of reducing the youth unemployment rates across both New Zealand and Australia – engaging and connecting youth, community groups, schools, learning and development institutions and NZ and Australian corporations to bring about youth awareness and to develop bespoke youth programmes for our clients. Show less

* Design and implementation of Strategic Workforce Planning strategies – short and long-term workforce plans across multiple business units which looked to deliver to both strategic goals and talent constraints.* Accountable for the cultural transformation and engagement programme across inter-divisional, customer focused teams.* Development of the Resource Capacity Planning programme enabling management teams to commit to the highest priority projects through timely reporting – right… Show more * Design and implementation of Strategic Workforce Planning strategies – short and long-term workforce plans across multiple business units which looked to deliver to both strategic goals and talent constraints.* Accountable for the cultural transformation and engagement programme across inter-divisional, customer focused teams.* Development of the Resource Capacity Planning programme enabling management teams to commit to the highest priority projects through timely reporting – right people, at the right time, with the right skill, for the right cost.* Manage organisation and people related change through strong, robust stakeholder management frameworks. Show less

* Embed effective internal Talent Management practices to ensure better workforce and organisational outcomes.* Overall management of the Talent Sourcing team accountable for delivering best in practise recruitment and talent sourcing services* Design and implement the Strategic Workforce Planning and Organisational Change framework across multiple business units to lift efficiencies in labour forecasting.Achievements* Designed and implemented innovative and proactive… Show more * Embed effective internal Talent Management practices to ensure better workforce and organisational outcomes.* Overall management of the Talent Sourcing team accountable for delivering best in practise recruitment and talent sourcing services* Design and implement the Strategic Workforce Planning and Organisational Change framework across multiple business units to lift efficiencies in labour forecasting.Achievements* Designed and implemented innovative and proactive internal and external sourcing strategies * Collaborated with HR Business Partners to design and implement a robust internal talent map supporting succession planning and inter-business unit mobility.* Implemented key leadership capabilities into search and selection tools, processes and assessments ensuring holistic processes across attracting high performing talent. * Talent segmentation of job families to better leverage domestic and global sourcing strategies* Designed key learning and development programs for Graduates, Cadets and Call Centre applicants significantly supporting our diversity agenda and overall retention of Youth* Accountable for the design and implementation of Westpac New Zealand’s Employment Brand * Designed and implemented an Employee Referral Program across New Zealand Show less

Overall accountability for the design, implementation and management of Vodafone New Zealand's Managed Resource Service practice (large scale contingency workforce management model). The core offering is a quality, agile IT department that provides the right level of governance, process, methodology and skills that allow a client to implement dependable technology solutions.Achievements* Revenue growth of 179% and an overall margin averaging 22% was achieved in the first six… Show more Overall accountability for the design, implementation and management of Vodafone New Zealand's Managed Resource Service practice (large scale contingency workforce management model). The core offering is a quality, agile IT department that provides the right level of governance, process, methodology and skills that allow a client to implement dependable technology solutions.Achievements* Revenue growth of 179% and an overall margin averaging 22% was achieved in the first six months through the establishment of an end to end resourcing model and continuous improvement plan. Rigour behind this structure ensured clients were constantly realising value across their contingency workforce. Overall management of circa 120 staff across multiple clients Show less

Overall accountability for the talent sourcing and recruitment function with specific emphasis on international and rural sourcing strategies.Achievements* Transformation of the existing global talent mobility process across New Zealand resulting in an 18% onboarding of global talent into New Zealand and a increase of 27% of talent moving to offshore opportunities.* Significantly increase time and cost of hire in rural PWC offices through proactive, and continuous, promotion of… Show more Overall accountability for the talent sourcing and recruitment function with specific emphasis on international and rural sourcing strategies.Achievements* Transformation of the existing global talent mobility process across New Zealand resulting in an 18% onboarding of global talent into New Zealand and a increase of 27% of talent moving to offshore opportunities.* Significantly increase time and cost of hire in rural PWC offices through proactive, and continuous, promotion of the PWC employee value proposition. This coupled with robust learning and development programs ensured core and critical skills were available at the right time in the right place.* Championed the workforce planning programme; identification of future workforce capability requirements & conversion of these requirements into resourcing strategies to meet all core service lines. Show less

* Partner with IBM leadership teams to develop and implement a Strategic Workforce Planning model to meet market trends & demand for consulting services, skills and expertise* Manage resource capacity planning process across NZ/Aust ensuring the right skills, at the right time are placed within both internal and client teams* HR accountability and management of Global Delivery teams (India, Philippines and Eastern Europe), to ensure solutioning and delivery project teams were… Show more * Partner with IBM leadership teams to develop and implement a Strategic Workforce Planning model to meet market trends & demand for consulting services, skills and expertise* Manage resource capacity planning process across NZ/Aust ensuring the right skills, at the right time are placed within both internal and client teams* HR accountability and management of Global Delivery teams (India, Philippines and Eastern Europe), to ensure solutioning and delivery project teams were resourced with high quality, low cost resource – both onshore and offshore.* Responsible for employee engagement and management of deployable workforce across New Zealand and Australia* Identify and communicate potential skill development areas and recruitment needs to ensure future staffing demand can be met. Show less

Achievements* Conceived, developed and implemented strategic social and multimedia outreach campaigns targeting international IT resources effectively reaching a population across UK, Europe, the US and Asia Pacific; efforts resulted in the development of new IT capabilities across IT Change, SAP and Business Intelligence successfully attracting and placing over 32 client facing professionals* Reduced cost of hire by circa 65% through the implementation of proactive programmes… Show more Achievements* Conceived, developed and implemented strategic social and multimedia outreach campaigns targeting international IT resources effectively reaching a population across UK, Europe, the US and Asia Pacific; efforts resulted in the development of new IT capabilities across IT Change, SAP and Business Intelligence successfully attracting and placing over 32 client facing professionals* Reduced cost of hire by circa 65% through the implementation of proactive programmes identifying current and future talent gaps across New Zealand Show less

* Accountable for the design and implementation of all operating systems and procedures covering Finance, HR, Talent Sourcing, Operational Governance, Risk and Compliance and Marketing and Communication functions.* Worked collaboratively with key stakeholders including the head office in the US to improve operational and organisational efficiencies to support business growth across the UK and Europe* Fostered the development of a cooperative and collaborative onboarding and… Show more * Accountable for the design and implementation of all operating systems and procedures covering Finance, HR, Talent Sourcing, Operational Governance, Risk and Compliance and Marketing and Communication functions.* Worked collaboratively with key stakeholders including the head office in the US to improve operational and organisational efficiencies to support business growth across the UK and Europe* Fostered the development of a cooperative and collaborative onboarding and development programme in line with Parent Co. policies ensuring the engagement of high performing talent* Contribution to business planning in order to meet strategic objectives* Successfully managed the overall Risk Governance programme for the organisation in line with Financial Services Authority regulationsAchievements* Built and promoted strong business relationships that lead to sustainable people related growth across the UK and Europe in the first two years of operation* Worked collaboratively with Parent company in the US to seamlessly implement operating rhythm to support business development activities across the UK and Europe* Fostered the development of a cooperative and collaborative onboarding and development programme in line with Parent Co. policies ensuring the engagement of high performing talent* Successfully managed the overall Risk Governance programme for the organisation in line with Financial Services Authority regulations Show less

* Managed and increased the effectiveness and efficiency of Centralised Support Services (HR, IT, Operations and Finance), through business process simplification and risk identification* Collaborated in organisational planning and strategy as a member of the executive team to embed short and long-term business growth goals.* Led the development and implementation of a programme designed to transform Operations as a result of the merger of three companies into Advantage… Show more * Managed and increased the effectiveness and efficiency of Centralised Support Services (HR, IT, Operations and Finance), through business process simplification and risk identification* Collaborated in organisational planning and strategy as a member of the executive team to embed short and long-term business growth goals.* Led the development and implementation of a programme designed to transform Operations as a result of the merger of three companies into Advantage GroupAchievements* Managed and increased the effectiveness and efficiency of Support Services (HR, IT and Finance), through improvements to each function as well as coordination and communication between all stakeholders* Collaborated in the short and long-term organizational planning and strategy as a member of the management team* Led the development and implementation of a organisational wide talent management programme to support the merger of three companies into Advantage Group Show less

* Established the Operations Division to support the newly implemented Private Equity Consulting division.* Designed and implemented HR model creating efficiencies associated with employee utilisation and productivity

Interskill was a wholly owned subsidiary of Delphi Group. Interskill specialised in in-house training systems targeted at all staffing levels for large blue chip clients. Business AssistantThe Business Assistant role was created to partner the Managing Director in the day-to-day management of the business.Major Achievements/Contributions:• Design, layout and production of the Interskill company brochure and all associated marketing materials.• Assisting the… Show more Interskill was a wholly owned subsidiary of Delphi Group. Interskill specialised in in-house training systems targeted at all staffing levels for large blue chip clients. Business AssistantThe Business Assistant role was created to partner the Managing Director in the day-to-day management of the business.Major Achievements/Contributions:• Design, layout and production of the Interskill company brochure and all associated marketing materials.• Assisting the divisional managers and Managing Director in the compilation of strategic business plans. • Management reporting involving analysis of performance indicators and the highlighting of possible performance issues• Supervision and development of support staff Show less

Australasia’s largest brewing company with brands such as Steinlager, Pepsi and Tooheys. Lion Nathan was rapidly expanding internationally and as a result the international division was created to sell product outside New Zealand and Australia with specific focus on China. Executive AssistantProject based role with special emphasis on support staff management and international event management.Outline of Responsibilities:• Executive assistance to the CEO• Tour and… Show more Australasia’s largest brewing company with brands such as Steinlager, Pepsi and Tooheys. Lion Nathan was rapidly expanding internationally and as a result the international division was created to sell product outside New Zealand and Australia with specific focus on China. Executive AssistantProject based role with special emphasis on support staff management and international event management.Outline of Responsibilities:• Executive assistance to the CEO• Tour and event management for David Tua, New Zealand’s heavy weight boxing contender• Management of all international government delegations into New Zealand who sort to understand the Australasian brewing industry. These delegations were predominately from Asia.• Streamlining of systems and procedures to ensure the smooth interaction with head office divisions such as H.R., P.R., marketing and finance.• Support staff supervision and work flow management• Office management Major Achievements/Contributions:• Successfully re-engineered workflow management amongst support staff ensuring all international sales staff were supported around the clock.• Successful promotional tour for David Tua greatly increasing his visibility in N.Z. and Australia.• Strong rapport with Chinese and Japanese government officials as a result of implementing inter-governmental meetings and industry educationals. Show less

Bendon Limited is Australasia’s largest designer, manufacturer and distributor of lingerie. The signature range is one produced in conjunction with Elle Macpherson. Executive AssistantMy role was two fold; firstly as Elle Macpherson’s tour/promotions manager and secondly as Executive Assistant to the CEO.Outline of Responsibilities:• Executive assistance to the CEO• Total tour management organising all aspects of a first class promotional tour from start to finish… Show more Bendon Limited is Australasia’s largest designer, manufacturer and distributor of lingerie. The signature range is one produced in conjunction with Elle Macpherson. Executive AssistantMy role was two fold; firstly as Elle Macpherson’s tour/promotions manager and secondly as Executive Assistant to the CEO.Outline of Responsibilities:• Executive assistance to the CEO• Total tour management organising all aspects of a first class promotional tour from start to finish for Elle Macpherson and her entourage• Conference, trade show and product launch management for all five of Bendon’s ranges. • Production of the company newsletter called the ‘Bendon Brief’, which was circulated to over 1000 employees worldwide.• Supervision of all support staff and office management responsibilities. • Budget and cost centre management and associated management reporting.• Management of cafeteria and customer service center staff.Major Achievements/Contributions:• Six highly successful promotional tours, launching Elle’s new season ranges.• Set-up and staffing of Bendon’s direct Customer Service division. • Successfully achieved staff buy-in to the Bendon Brief greatly increasing their active participation to the production of the magazine.• Coached and developed existing support staff to a level which could support my role whilst touring. Show less