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At Future Leaders, we believe that leadership is a journey of continuous growth and development. Our courses help aspiring leaders to master essential skills like communication, delegation, time management and conflict resolution. Our online learning platform offers flexibility and accessibility so you can learn from the comfort of your own home, on a schedule that works for you. With a focus on real world applications and measurable outcomes, our courses will give you skills you can… Show more At Future Leaders, we believe that leadership is a journey of continuous growth and development. Our courses help aspiring leaders to master essential skills like communication, delegation, time management and conflict resolution. Our online learning platform offers flexibility and accessibility so you can learn from the comfort of your own home, on a schedule that works for you. With a focus on real world applications and measurable outcomes, our courses will give you skills you can impelent to make long-lasting impacts. Show less

As a business owner, irrespective of industry, you will have health and safety compliance demands that you must meet.As specialists in health and safety we are here to provide you with the knowledge and resources to ensure you are health and safety compliant. This will ensure you are minimising risks to your staff, yourself and your business.We offer tailored safety advisory, training and auditing services for businesses wanting to improve their health and safety and refine… Show more As a business owner, irrespective of industry, you will have health and safety compliance demands that you must meet.As specialists in health and safety we are here to provide you with the knowledge and resources to ensure you are health and safety compliant. This will ensure you are minimising risks to your staff, yourself and your business.We offer tailored safety advisory, training and auditing services for businesses wanting to improve their health and safety and refine their systems.Our goal is not to make health and safety compliance onerous, rather we take a very practical and pragmatic approach working with yourself and your teams to approach health and safety in ‘bite sized’ chunks. With the support of the Safe365 software we are able to set practical and manageable steps with you, track progress and map out what you need to focus on next.Our goal is to help make NZ businesses safe by taking practical steps – one step at a time. Show less

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Competenz is a multi-sector Industry Training Organisation (ITO). We design and manage technical and business qualifications to make sure the New Zealand workforce is highly skilled. Every year, we work with over 3,500 businesses in 37 industries, helping over 20,000 people develop their skills on the job.We work with our industry partners to understand the skills your employees need and to develop national qualifications that will help your learners build those skills.

Daily operations of Forestry Team, supporting them to achieve TEC EPI's and Competenz KPI's. Delivering training and assessment nationwide to the Forestry industry. Working alongside assessors and learners.

Relationship management with Royal New Zealand Navy and New Zealand Defence College, as well as Direct Funding Scheme with Fletcher BuildingStrategic support for Royal New Zealand Navy, identifying and creating training pathways for learners across Maritime, Mechanical Engineering and Business qualificationsAligning RNZN internal training to NZ qualificationsCoaching and assessment of learnersTrusted advisor in qualifications space, with emphasis on the Maritime qualifications… Show more Relationship management with Royal New Zealand Navy and New Zealand Defence College, as well as Direct Funding Scheme with Fletcher BuildingStrategic support for Royal New Zealand Navy, identifying and creating training pathways for learners across Maritime, Mechanical Engineering and Business qualificationsAligning RNZN internal training to NZ qualificationsCoaching and assessment of learnersTrusted advisor in qualifications space, with emphasis on the Maritime qualifications and Maritime New Zealand Sea Certification Show less

Identified new training opportunities and updated existing programmes in line with industry and NZQA standardsImplemented Literacy, Language and Numeracy strategies across all clientsAdministered and maintained training agreementsTrainee records and unit standard reporting, completions, and terminationsAccount Management of key client businesses e.g. McDonald’s, Restaurant Brands (KFC, Pizza Hut, Starbucks & Carls Jnr), Accor, Burger King, Frenzi Group and HMS Host Auckland… Show more Identified new training opportunities and updated existing programmes in line with industry and NZQA standardsImplemented Literacy, Language and Numeracy strategies across all clientsAdministered and maintained training agreementsTrainee records and unit standard reporting, completions, and terminationsAccount Management of key client businesses e.g. McDonald’s, Restaurant Brands (KFC, Pizza Hut, Starbucks & Carls Jnr), Accor, Burger King, Frenzi Group and HMS Host Auckland Airport. Monthly reported on trainee progress, credit reporting, over duration trainee management and programme completions. Customer liaison to drive target results and implemented solutions and strategies as required Show less

Full responsibility for all front and back of house operations with a team of 35 staff members, prepared operational and financial reporting for Operations Manager and Company Directors.Coordinated, planned, and organised functions and events, ensured the business and teams complied with all applicable laws, regulations, and group policies, particularly those relating to licensing, employment, fire, hygiene, and safety.Effectively handled complaints to ensure customer… Show more Full responsibility for all front and back of house operations with a team of 35 staff members, prepared operational and financial reporting for Operations Manager and Company Directors.Coordinated, planned, and organised functions and events, ensured the business and teams complied with all applicable laws, regulations, and group policies, particularly those relating to licensing, employment, fire, hygiene, and safety.Effectively handled complaints to ensure customer satisfaction.Induction and initial training of new team members, as well as ongoing training, development, and performance review of all team members on an HSI limited credit programme (NZQA). Show less

Solely responsible for recruitment & selection of staff from entry level to management.Trained new staff in a classroom environment and on-going on-job training. Updated all training records on Quick shift (Learner Management System)Implemented Work Skills Plan for department ensuring employment equity standards were met at all times and worked through Union negotiations to gain their acceptance.Application of the disciplinary process, employed conflict management methods to resolve… Show more Solely responsible for recruitment & selection of staff from entry level to management.Trained new staff in a classroom environment and on-going on-job training. Updated all training records on Quick shift (Learner Management System)Implemented Work Skills Plan for department ensuring employment equity standards were met at all times and worked through Union negotiations to gain their acceptance.Application of the disciplinary process, employed conflict management methods to resolve issues between aggrieved parties and identifying best solutions.Custodian for operational procedures, ensuring procedures in-line with the Gaming Board rules and regulations and that all staff were trained on new / updated proceduresWorked as a Senior Shift Manager on the Gaming Floor one week-end a month in order to remain up to date and in-touch with staff, customers and new technology – on a weekend shift in this role I was responsible for 3 Shift Managers, 7 Supervisors and 36 Floor Staff (on- average), overseeing the entire slots gaming operation with regards to customer service, authorising of large jackpots (signed several Million Rand cheques), health & safety of staff and customers, wage management vs ebb & flow of customers and all other situations that may arise at any given time within a gaming operation. Show less