I currently have the privilege of managing the Premium (Resource Consent) Unit. The Unit consists of 9 Principal Project Leads who project manage Auckland's most complex and high profile resource consent applications. Examples include the Americas Cup bases and associated water and land based infrastructure, the Auckland CBD 'Downtown' renewal programme, Warkworth to Wellsford motorway extension, the City Rail Loop (CRL), the Auckland Housing Programme (HNZC and HLC development programme) and a… Show more I currently have the privilege of managing the Premium (Resource Consent) Unit. The Unit consists of 9 Principal Project Leads who project manage Auckland's most complex and high profile resource consent applications. Examples include the Americas Cup bases and associated water and land based infrastructure, the Auckland CBD 'Downtown' renewal programme, Warkworth to Wellsford motorway extension, the City Rail Loop (CRL), the Auckland Housing Programme (HNZC and HLC development programme) and a 304ha Greenfield redevelopment in Drury South to name a few. My Unit also has three Qualified Partner/ Key Account Leads who offer a Regulatory programme management function for Auckland's most active developers who consistently have high volumes of regulatory approvals (50-100 per annum). Our Qualified Partners include Auckland Transport, Watercare, Fletchers, HNZC, HLC, KiwiBuild, Universal, Classic, Ngati Whatua Orakei and Panuku Development Auckland to list a few. If you are a developer interested in using our project or programme management services, please refer the links below for further information and our contact email. If you are interested in coming to work for our awesome, high performing Unit contact me directly to learn about any up coming employment opportunities! Show less

Manage the Wynyard Quarter stage 2 construction programme with direct report - Project Manager Construction Liaison.Manage the relationship with our development partners Willis Bond, Precinct Properties and FuWah on 'live' residential and commercial projects including monitoring and implementation of Development Agreements, Collaboration agreements and other Panuku/ Developer agreements.Managing the relationship with mana whenua on the Wynyard Quarter development programme.In May… Show more Manage the Wynyard Quarter stage 2 construction programme with direct report - Project Manager Construction Liaison.Manage the relationship with our development partners Willis Bond, Precinct Properties and FuWah on 'live' residential and commercial projects including monitoring and implementation of Development Agreements, Collaboration agreements and other Panuku/ Developer agreements.Managing the relationship with mana whenua on the Wynyard Quarter development programme.In May 2017 I was awarded the RICS NZ Construction Professional of the Year, nominated by Precinct Properties, Willis Bond, Hawkins Construction and NZ Strong. Show less

Employed by the then Waterfront Auckland, now Panuku Development Auckland, to manage the Wynyard Quarter stage 2 construction programme. This programme includes 11 private and public construction projects: Madden, Pakenham, Halsey and Gaunt streetscape upgrades and in-street infrastructure (delivered by Hawkins Infrastructure), Watercare Pump station 9deliered my Fulton Hogan) residential developments of approximately 200+ apartments (Willis Bond in DA partnership with Panuku delivered by LT… Show more Employed by the then Waterfront Auckland, now Panuku Development Auckland, to manage the Wynyard Quarter stage 2 construction programme. This programme includes 11 private and public construction projects: Madden, Pakenham, Halsey and Gaunt streetscape upgrades and in-street infrastructure (delivered by Hawkins Infrastructure), Watercare Pump station 9deliered my Fulton Hogan) residential developments of approximately 200+ apartments (Willis Bond in DA partnership with Panuku delivered by LT McGuinness and Haydn & Rollett) and commercial developments (Precinct Properties in DA with Panuku delivered by Hawkins Construction and NZ Strong and Goodmans delivered by Fletchers). In addition the programme included Auckland Theatre Companys new 650 seat theater (delivered by Hawkins Construction) which opened in September 2016 and New Zealands first Park Hyatt hotel (FuWah in DA partnership with Panuku - demolition by Yakka, construction by JV Hawkins China). The role requires on the ground issue resolution, stakeholder and affected party collaboration and engagement, coordinating with events organisers wishing to operate in the Quarter, and collaboration with other Auckland Council and CCOs including AT, Parks, WaterCare, Stormwater and other service providers including Vector.In this role I developed a protocol in collaboration with mana whenua for environmental monitoring during construction, MoUs for collaborative working between contractors and building on the initiative trialled in Christchurch, a H&S Charter for Wynyard Quarter to which all construction companies have signed up to. I also chaired the fortnightly (then later monthly) construction coordination forums attended by all lead contractors. I have also facilitated the delivery of the MSD/ MBIE jobs and skills hub (The Hub) in Wynyard Quarter connecting job seekers with employment opportunities in WQ construction. The Hub is an extension of the successful 'Ara' Hub located at Auckland Airport. Show less

Project Leader in the City Transformation Unit within Auckland Council. The City Transformation Unit is unique in its role within Auckland Council, facilitating and coordinating government and private investment on a place by place basis where large or complex developments/ investments are occurring with multiple stakeholders. The City Transformation Unit also excels at problem resolution and mediation, being often called in to un-stick projects which have reached stale-mate.I was the… Show more Project Leader in the City Transformation Unit within Auckland Council. The City Transformation Unit is unique in its role within Auckland Council, facilitating and coordinating government and private investment on a place by place basis where large or complex developments/ investments are occurring with multiple stakeholders. The City Transformation Unit also excels at problem resolution and mediation, being often called in to un-stick projects which have reached stale-mate.I was the Project Leader for the Pukekohe Transformation Project. This included the set up a governance structure and terms of reference for Project Control/ Steering/ and Working Groups to coordinate planning, design, construction works and investment in Pukekohe. Specific projects include: design and construction of the Pukekohe railway station/ car park and ride/ bus interchange, design and construction of a three year programme of streetscape revitalisation works, land development projects, art and place making initiatives, budget management and Local Board liaison and advise. General requirements included budget management and reporting to CAPEX Steering Group, procurement and preparation of media releases and communication materials.I also delivered projects that sit within the Flat Bush Transformation Project. Specifically I wrote the Flat Bush Infrastructure Coordination Plan and managed the design and construction of Stormwater Wetland B8B (10 year flood attenuation and water quality), the design of a 100 year flood attenuation dam. I managed other master planning and delivery exercises for Murphys Road Neighbourhood Centre and Murphys Park Sports Park.I mediated/ facilitated a resolution to infrastructure provision in Beachlands between landowners and developers and Council (Parks, Stormwater, Legal, Regulatory and Compliance, Planning and Development Contributions Teams). I received divisional recognition for the quick and successful resolution of this project. Show less

Following the collapse of the infamous St Kilda Triangle project, one of Victoria’s most controversial renewal/ place making projects I came on board 3 years down the track to assist the City of Port Phillip in re-scoping and planning for an alternative redevelopment option and associated processes.My role included establishing and operating project governance and reporting structures, procurement, stakeholder (community and political) capacity and relationship building, and project… Show more Following the collapse of the infamous St Kilda Triangle project, one of Victoria’s most controversial renewal/ place making projects I came on board 3 years down the track to assist the City of Port Phillip in re-scoping and planning for an alternative redevelopment option and associated processes.My role included establishing and operating project governance and reporting structures, procurement, stakeholder (community and political) capacity and relationship building, and project managing masterplanning, development feasibility and contamination investigations. The role also required weekly reporting/ presenting to Councillors and the planning of Councillor engagement programme. Show less

Leadership on a significant State government regeneration and place making project in one of Victoria’s most deprived suburbs – Broadmeadows, for the Minister for Planning (DPCD). This role required the establishment and operation of Governance Structures (PCGs, Steering Groups and chairing of Working Groups) to coordinate Local Government investment and State government expenditure in Broadmeadows. The programme oversaw and coordinated design construction projects for Ministry… Show more Leadership on a significant State government regeneration and place making project in one of Victoria’s most deprived suburbs – Broadmeadows, for the Minister for Planning (DPCD). This role required the establishment and operation of Governance Structures (PCGs, Steering Groups and chairing of Working Groups) to coordinate Local Government investment and State government expenditure in Broadmeadows. The programme oversaw and coordinated design construction projects for Ministry of Education, housing projects for Department of Housing, streetscape upgrades, masterplanning, development feasibility and design of a new railway station and bus interchange. DPCD Budget: $80.4 million over 4 years. Total State government investment in excess of $400+ million. I also project managed the delivery of the Broadmeadows Structure Plan and associated feasibility, community and stakeholder engagement programmes. The role also required drafting of media releases, preparation of PPQs (possible parliamentary questions) for the Minister and responses to Ministerial questions, budget management and programme reporting. Show less

Planning advice; policy planning

Relationship Manager facilitating joint working between the Sutton Town Center Management Committee, the Sutton Chamber of Commerce and Sutton Council. Preparation of the Sutton Town Center Development Plan - The development of preferred growth and development scenarios for Sutton Town Center, including preliminary feasibility work on mixed use development scenarios for Sutton train station and bus interchange.

The writing of and project team lead for the development of the economic, employment, and community facility strategy and policy. The writing of and project team lead for a borough wide employment supply and demand study.

The writing of and project team lead for policy development specifically; housing provision, affordable housing provision, internal space standards, density provisions, gypsies and traveler accommodation. Public Transport Accessibility Levels (PTAL) mapping, formulation and interpretation.

Preparation of a draft Statement of Community Involvement to submit to the Secretary of State. (The Statement of Community Involvement governs all community and stakeholder participation processes conducted by the London Borough of Southwark as part of planning processes and the preparation of planning documents).The development of an Equalities Impacts Assessment Framework to evaluate any new Council planning policy against performance requirements for race, faith and belief, sexuality… Show more Preparation of a draft Statement of Community Involvement to submit to the Secretary of State. (The Statement of Community Involvement governs all community and stakeholder participation processes conducted by the London Borough of Southwark as part of planning processes and the preparation of planning documents).The development of an Equalities Impacts Assessment Framework to evaluate any new Council planning policy against performance requirements for race, faith and belief, sexuality, age, gender and disability.The developing process efficiency and databases and standard operating procedures. Show less

Structure Plan development for three of Hamilton’s Greenfield growth areas (Rototuna, Rotokauri and Peacock growth areas) including, constraints analysis, technical reporting, identification of orbital movement networks, policy development, extensive community and landowner consultation, stakeholder collaboration and the identification and sequencing of land release.Council’s Strategic Unit representative for transport issues and in transport policy development, both internally within the… Show more Structure Plan development for three of Hamilton’s Greenfield growth areas (Rototuna, Rotokauri and Peacock growth areas) including, constraints analysis, technical reporting, identification of orbital movement networks, policy development, extensive community and landowner consultation, stakeholder collaboration and the identification and sequencing of land release.Council’s Strategic Unit representative for transport issues and in transport policy development, both internally within the Hamilton City Council and externally with Transit NZ and Environment Waikato.The assessment of Notices of Requirement for Designations for major public works including major arterial routes and State Highways, and involving the mediation and negotiation of points of contention with submitters.The assessment and preparation of Planning Scheme Amendments and critical policy analysis.The organisation and execution of periods of public consultation and document exhibition associated with the preparation of Structure Plans, designation and planning scheme amendments.Mediation with the aim of resolving references to the Environment Court, advisor to the Hearings Commissioner, the organisation of public hearings.Assessments of environmental effect for major public works.The development of the Prostitution Bylaw for Hamilton City, including engagement and collaboration with key interested parties and affected stakeholders. Show less