Bid management and responsesIntegrated Logistics Support Business Improvement and change management

Inclusive, Intuitive and Adaptive LeaderProgramme and Project oversight and developmentStakeholder management and customer engagementBusiness improvements and change management

Stakeholder engagement and growing the membership with security sector government agencies. Assisted with NZDIA representation at the Land Forces Conference in Adelaide engaging with like organisations and business in Australia. Assisted with the running and acted as the second MC for the NZDIA Forum in Palmerston North in 2018. Contributed to Line of Defence Spring 2018 - Toward a System of Systems Approach to Protecting the Border

Key Responsibilities:• Develop and lead the Business Improvement and Innovation team• Grow a Customer Focus within Customs• Championing Continuous Improvement within Customs• Lead non-technical innovation within CustomsMajor Achievements:• Restructured and developed the Business Improvement and Innovation business unit into a high performing team• Produced annual and four-year business plans and operational risk profiles• Developed and implemented:… Show more Key Responsibilities:• Develop and lead the Business Improvement and Innovation team• Grow a Customer Focus within Customs• Championing Continuous Improvement within Customs• Lead non-technical innovation within CustomsMajor Achievements:• Restructured and developed the Business Improvement and Innovation business unit into a high performing team• Produced annual and four-year business plans and operational risk profiles• Developed and implemented: o Customs Continuous Improvement Framework o Customs Benefits Management Framework o Customs Customer Focus Plan for Customs Strategy o Customs Channel Plan and Customs Stakeholder Management Plan.• Member Customs Executive Board Strategy Development determining future strategy for Customs• Led Continuous Improvement cultural development within Customs• Initiated and led the first Operational Management Team Business Performance Scorecard and Terms of Reference• Led the review of the 2016 Operational Transformation Programme. Show less

Conducted stakeholder engagement and identied requirement for a strategic business hub, created project documentation, project brief, project charter and business case for the establishment of a NZDF Strategic Engagement and Business Hub in Auckland◊ Plan the activities and resources necessary for the project. Ensure successful delivery on time and to budget◊ Engage with local bodies, central government agencies based in Auckland, Auckland business and industry to raise the… Show more Conducted stakeholder engagement and identied requirement for a strategic business hub, created project documentation, project brief, project charter and business case for the establishment of a NZDF Strategic Engagement and Business Hub in Auckland◊ Plan the activities and resources necessary for the project. Ensure successful delivery on time and to budget◊ Engage with local bodies, central government agencies based in Auckland, Auckland business and industry to raise the profile of the NZDF in Auckland Show less

Major Achievements:FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT◊ Drove savings across the fleet by developing better fuel consumption graphs, which led to greater understanding of routing speeds and fleet planning. STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP◊ Implemented a new business plan for RNZN Fleet operations, and a 5-year operational strategy based around war fighting and operational excellence◊ Contributed to moving Navy leadership away from a management focus towards governance◊ Assisted in… Show more Major Achievements:FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT◊ Drove savings across the fleet by developing better fuel consumption graphs, which led to greater understanding of routing speeds and fleet planning. STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP◊ Implemented a new business plan for RNZN Fleet operations, and a 5-year operational strategy based around war fighting and operational excellence◊ Contributed to moving Navy leadership away from a management focus towards governance◊ Assisted in developing 3 key Strategic Goals operating over 5 years◊ Detailed planning activities noting the strengths / weakness of opponents and capitalising on themRELATIONSHIP DEVELOPMENT◊ Established strong, trusted connections with international counterparts in the maritime security sector◊ Contributed to international conferences around maritime security concerns in the Indo-Asia-Pacific regionPUBLIC RELATIONS◊ Utilised media training to produce interviews and clips across all media outlets HUMAN RESOURCES◊ Guided staff in producing a ‘rebalance’ of shore support to Maritime Command in concert with the rest of the Navy◊ Drove a stronger focus on staff development and empowerment, passing authority to where responsibility was held◊ Demonstrated a solid commitment to H&S, stopping operations on two occasions due to unsafe practices. Each of these had to be raised to the Minister with timelines for operational capability releaseSPECIAL ASSIGNMENT◊ Assumed the role as Commander Joint Task Force 655 for the large, complex Southern Katipo exercise- Executed a Joint Exercise to demonstrate the NZDF 2015 capability statement to the NZ Government- Oversaw 2,500 air, land and sea personnel, deployed around South Island’s Buller and Tasman area Show less

Responsibilities:• Scope and initiate all NZDF capability projects (over 400), and influence future capability development.• Develop and manage Capability Management Plans for all major capability groups.• In conjunction with the Future Capability Group, develop strategic analysis of future resources, facilities and requirements.• Lead and develop 85 military and civilian staff , as well as recruit civilian staff.• SME for Multiple-Criteria Decision Analysis events for major… Show more Responsibilities:• Scope and initiate all NZDF capability projects (over 400), and influence future capability development.• Develop and manage Capability Management Plans for all major capability groups.• In conjunction with the Future Capability Group, develop strategic analysis of future resources, facilities and requirements.• Lead and develop 85 military and civilian staff , as well as recruit civilian staff.• SME for Multiple-Criteria Decision Analysis events for major projects. • Plan and manage a budget in excess of $20M. • Respond to Parliamentary questions, Official Information Act and other requests in a timely manner. Major Achievements:Strategic Leadership• Led the transition from four capability organisations within the single Services, to a combined branch and new procedures for capability across the NZDF.• Established a new way of managing minor NZDF projects (>$15M) and for these to be processed within 12 months.• Drove a change in focus from Assets to Capability within the NZDF.• Produced strategic operational head mark statement for the NZDF for 2015.• Developed and implemented a hierarchy of documents against which to measure and develop business cases.Special Assignment• Delegated Naval Authority (2011/12): Oversaw flag state authority for RNZN ships, Safety and Standards, and risk management for all Lloyds registered vessels in the RNZN. Show less

CHIEF OF STAFF - (Corporate Services) (Jan 2009 – Jul 2010)Major Achievements:◊ Conducted the first major review and organisational change at HQJFNZ since its inauguration 10 years earlier◊ Reinvigorated the role of CoS, undertaking additional responsibilities for the management and leadership of the Headquarters Staff and functions. In addition, conducted a realignment of the staff process◊ Along with MCC, provided naval input into Higher Seminar Games as the precursor to the… Show more CHIEF OF STAFF - (Corporate Services) (Jan 2009 – Jul 2010)Major Achievements:◊ Conducted the first major review and organisational change at HQJFNZ since its inauguration 10 years earlier◊ Reinvigorated the role of CoS, undertaking additional responsibilities for the management and leadership of the Headquarters Staff and functions. In addition, conducted a realignment of the staff process◊ Along with MCC, provided naval input into Higher Seminar Games as the precursor to the Defence Green PaperDEFENCE ATTACHÉ, New Zealand Embassy, Tokyo (Apr 2005 – Dec 2008)International stakeholer and relationship management contributing to the NZ Inc approach to building diplomatic relationships with Japan.Major Achievements:◊ Established the office of Defence Attaché, associated staffing and budget – the first permanently assigned to Japan◊ Served as the NZ Permanent Representative to the UN Command (Rear), along with representing the NZ approach to engagement in Japan◊ Successfully shaped a lasting and committed relationship between the Japanese Self Defence Force and the NZDFMILITARY ASSISTANT TO MCC (Business Manager) (Jan 2004 – Mar 2005)Managed all office support and business reporting for the Maritime Commander (Group Manager) across all business units in New Zealand and overseas. Coordinated official visits, internatinal presentations and operational level relationship buildingMajor Achievements:◊ Provided a high level of administrative, tactical and leadership support. This included overseeing HR, Finance and Protocol functions across 14 cost centres◊ Created and led a new organisation to evaluate the operational standards and efficiency of the RNZN Fleet◊ Developed and published Boarding Procedures for the RNZN◊ Managed the RNZN response to the HMS NOTTINGHAM grounding near Norfolk Island Show less

J37Major Achievements:◊ Developed and managed the initial Pre-Deployment Training programmes as NZ entered new theatres of Solomon Islands, Iraq and Afghanistan◊ Led the Joint Reconnaissance Team for HMNZS Te Kaha deployment to the Arabian Gulf. Utilised previous contacts in the Middle East to best advantage to assist with the planning process◊ In addition, took on the role of International engagement for all joint and combined exercises◊ Later raised the… Show more J37Major Achievements:◊ Developed and managed the initial Pre-Deployment Training programmes as NZ entered new theatres of Solomon Islands, Iraq and Afghanistan◊ Led the Joint Reconnaissance Team for HMNZS Te Kaha deployment to the Arabian Gulf. Utilised previous contacts in the Middle East to best advantage to assist with the planning process◊ In addition, took on the role of International engagement for all joint and combined exercises◊ Later raised the business case for organisational change within HQJFNZ to realign the work of Pre-Deployment Training with the Planning Branch, resulting in the move of Pre Deployment Training to Training and the disestablishment of J37 position.MA to MCCMajor Achievements:◊ Identified a need for, and promoted a change to establish a dedicated full time MA to Component Commanders to ensure staff officer support for the Component CommandersLEAD EXERCISE PLANNERMajor Achievements:◊ Coordinated planning for all Joint and /or Combined exercises with the NZDF, and represented the NZDF as the senior officer at all international exercise planning conferences◊ Led the NZDF planning contingent that developed the BERSAMA series of exercises for Five Power Defence Agreement countries Show less

Highlights:◊ Coordinated and facilitated training and development opportunities as a TRAINING OFFICER◊ Qualified as a PRINCIPAL WARFARE OFFICER (Above Water Warfare) by the Royal Australian Navy Warfare Training Centre, HMAS Watson, Sydney, Australia. Later served as DEPUTY DIRECTOR for Above Water Warfare with the NZDF◊ Served with the United Nations Transitional Authority Cambodia (UNTAC), as a UN Military Observer, NZ Detachment Commander, Coastal Commander and… Show more Highlights:◊ Coordinated and facilitated training and development opportunities as a TRAINING OFFICER◊ Qualified as a PRINCIPAL WARFARE OFFICER (Above Water Warfare) by the Royal Australian Navy Warfare Training Centre, HMAS Watson, Sydney, Australia. Later served as DEPUTY DIRECTOR for Above Water Warfare with the NZDF◊ Served with the United Nations Transitional Authority Cambodia (UNTAC), as a UN Military Observer, NZ Detachment Commander, Coastal Commander and Maritime Operations Officer◊ Complete oversight of ship operations as COMMANDING OFFICER for the HMNZ Ships HAWEA, TUI and ENDEAVOURMajor Achievements:◊ In 1999, project-managed an initiative to establish a Joint Operations Support facility for the NZDF. The report was accepted and the facility was set up in 2001◊ When working for UNTAC, led a team of 31 RNZN personnel as well as 72 naval personnel from seven countries◊ In 1997, recognised as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for work as Executive Officer HMNZS Canterbury during operations in Bougainville and in the Persian Gulf Show less