Phil Newman Email & Phone Number

Narrabundah, Act, Au

Auckland, New Zealand

Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so. World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice.World Vision serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand

Acting as CEO and National Principal until July 2022, while Dr Roshan Allpress is on sabbatical.

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

The Chief Advisor supports the Deputy Commissioner, Integrity Ethics & Standards in engaging across government and with New Zealanders to build increasing trust and confidence in the Public Service. The Chief Advisor leads and facilitates strategic thinking within the Commission on the integrity of the Public Service.

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Crown appointment to assist with the development, implementation and evaluation of the commitments in New Zealand’s action plans. The Panel's objectives include: - providing timely advice on progress with New Zealand’s OGP activities to inform the mid-term and end-of-term self-assessment reports to the OGP - providing advice on engagement with stakeholders, including the public and public authorities, to raise awareness of, and promote, the OGP, New Zealand’s commitments, and how the values and principles of OGP can help improve public services, increase public integrity and more effectively manage public resources - shaping how we assess our OGP contribution and how we report on it- participating in stakeholder and engagement events- considering independent review reports and their impact on future action plans.This is a voluntary role.

Sydney, Australia

Chair of Nominations & Governance Committee (NGC). Chair of the Board from February 2017 to February 2020.Member of NGC since 2011. Previously a member of Finance Audit & Investment Committee (FAIC) from 2009 - 2011.Designed and implemented a CEO performance management system based upon a balanced scorecard approach. I conducted an Executive level (CEO & Directors) remuneration review in 2012 & 2018 leading to structural changes that better represent the professionalism of TAI as an organisation. Additionally, I have overseen our Board External Reviews in 2013 & 2017, with recommendations including reducing the size of the board, revising committee terms of reference, coordinating individual board member assessments and personal development plans.I am particularly proud to have led and overseen a substantial increase in the diversity of the Board. As of 2019, we have 50/50 gender split, combined with growing ethnic diversity in the boardroom.I bring to the Board my Finance, HR & Governance expertise and the ability to 'ask hard questions'​ and probe the executive/management team extensively as a part of due diligence on major decisions. I have been active in the development of new policies and continue to serve in this regard by leading the Nominations & Governance Committee.

Auckland, New Zealand

Leading a highly skilled and capable team, the International Programmes Director plays a pivotal and crucial role in leading and delivering Tearfund's overseas projects and programmes. I engage in local and global alliances, particularly around disaster response, learning & development. I sit on MFAT's NGO Reference Group - one of five INGOs advising MFAT on structure and process concerning its new models of partnership for development.As part of the Tearfund Executive Team, I take an active role in people & culture engagement. While the CEO was on sabbatical, I took the role of acting CEO from July-September 2018.In 2019 I led the organisation in the development of our new five-year Strategic Framework. I am overseeing the development of a Pacific Strategy for the organisation's coming pivot to that region, and a comprehensive Programmes Strategy to guide our work in line with the new Strategic Framework.

Auckland, New Zealand

Lead and manage the organisational elements of Greenlane Christian Centre to achieve its mission and vision. Greenlane Christian Centre is a vibrant, multi-cultural family of all ages with a vision of Renewing People and Places.A transitional role upon my re-entry to the NZ market.

Melbourne, Australia

Appointed inaugural CEO of TI Australia (TIA). Charged with taking the organisation from a pure volunteer arrangement to professionally staffed. Grew TIA to six full-time professional staff within 12 months. Commenced implementation of multi-million dollar / multi-country mining development programme, funded by the mining sector and DFAT. Strengthened TIA's relationship and partnership with the TI Secretariat.Grew TIA's corporate membership base significantly in a short period to build a stronger future funding base. Sat on the OGP AU Multi-Stakeholder Forum and was instrumental in shifting the culture and engagement between government and civil society to an increasing partnership mentality. Built strong stakeholder relationships with government, private sector and civil society peers, with a personal reputation for collaboration and partnership.*Returned to NZ for family reasons January 2017*

Hanoi

As a member of the TT Management Team I was responsible for overseeing Monitoring & Evaluation, Reporting, Planning, Fundraising, Donor Liaison and our work with youth and young people. In addition I advised on organisational development, professional development and HR matters.I retained a strong involvement in the private sector and business integrity work of TT, particularly concerning the Vietnam Integrity Alliance and relations with the international business community in Vietnam through individual companies and chambers of commerce.

Hanoi

Towards Transparency is the official national contact of Transparency International (TI) in Vietnam. Together, TI and Towards Transparency are currently implementing a three and a half year programme to strengthen anti-corruption work in Vietnam, with a view to establishing a permanent TI presence in the country. Based in Hanoi, Towards Transparency is a Vietnamese non-profit and non-governmental organisation. It plays an active role in contributing to national efforts to prevent and fight corruption and promote transparency and accountability in Vietnam.My role is to work with the Business Integrity team, focusing upon facilitating the collective action of foreign chambers of commerce in business integrity initiatives. I am also assisting with the development of customised anti-corruption tools that can be utilised by businesses and chambers of commerce in Vietnam. Additionally I will help to build capacity of local staff around soft skills, networking and make recommendations on future organisational development needs.This role is supported through Australian Volunteers International (AVI).

Sydney, Australia

Lead a team of Financial Planning professionals. Sales Management, Operational Management, Compliance Oversight & Development, Stakeholder Management, Training & Technical Development

Provide Practice Management to business, engage with business clients, grow revenue, develop CRM system, project management, mentoring of young planners

Sydney, Australia

Lead team of technical financial planning professionals. Coordinate and enhance professional development. Lead key corporate projects. Responsible for operational efficiency and effectiveness of business.

Newcastle, Australia

Financial Planner giving financial advice to individuals, families and small-medium businesses. Investments, Insurance, Estate Planning.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Social Anthropology

Major in Social Anthropology, minor in International Development

Certified Financial Planner, Financial Planning And Services

Achieved Certified Financial Planner status - highest internationally recognised qualification in Financial Planning.

Diploma, Financial Planning And Services