Waitangi, Northland, New Zealand
I'm a seasoned leader with over 15 years of experience spanning project management, executive leadership, and operations management. My career has been defined by transforming organizations through strategic vision, people-first leadership, and systematic improvements. Currently serving as a Senior Project Manager at Avail Pacific, I oversee complex Ministry of Education school property projects, managing everything from new builds to refurbishments. I excel at coordinating diverse stakeholders including architects, engineers, contractors, and educational institutions to deliver successful outcomes within budget and timeline constraints. Previously, I led The Salvation Army's Northland operations as Area Officer, where I directed 50 staff and 100+ volunteers across multiple locations. I'm particularly proud of successfully implementing a people-first workplace culture and piloting an innovative Local Mission Delivery Model that was subsequently adopted organization-wide. My approach combines strategic thinking with practical implementation. I believe in developing teams that are both high-performing and fulfilled in their work. I'm passionate about creating collaborative environments where diverse groups can achieve shared objectives. I'm always interested in connecting with fellow professionals in project management, organizational leadership, and strategic planning.
Regional Manager/Area Officer is a senior leadership and management role covering all Salvation Army expressions in Northland. This includes: - Leadership and oversight of the Area Leadership Team, a 10-member board representing all sectors of Salvation Army Work, for strategic and solution focussed direction. - General Management of the Area, which includes the line management of Officers (4 direct reports), and responsibilities for outputs, facilities, and budgets. - Reporting, accountability, and advocacy within various stakeholder Salvation Army boards, including Senior and Executive Leadership, Governance Board, and Territorial (New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga, and Samoa) Management Board. - Leadership of a high functioning professional team on best practice, workplace culture, decision-making systems, and developmental structures for 50 staff and 100+ volunteers. The building of key relationships within the area, both internally and externally. This includes organizations, groups, and local authorities. - The bringing together of a diverse range of internal expressions and external organizations to enable opportunities for working together. - A focus on an organizational commitment to bi-cultural partnership.