As a Consultant at Xyst I have been engaged in a range of areas including project management, asset management, planning, research and service delivery roles for Councils and Clubs. My work often entails liaising with local communities and key stakeholders to gain input and local perspectives on areas they are passionate about.
With proven experience driving Capital Projects Councils have underway, and working with communities, I seek to improve social, recreational and environmental outcomes for our people.
Where possible, I like to work on the ground, building strong relationships with co-workers, contractors and stakeholders. This approach streamlines our activities and makes use of our collective knowledge.
You can contact me for help with
- Project Management
- Contract Management
- Amenities and Facilities
- Open Space Planning
- Tree Assessments
- Funding Applications
- Asset Management
My expertise
Utilising nine years in local government, including secondments at Councils and experience in facilities, I bring an understanding of internal Council systems and processes. With experience in Council Parks, Projects, Assets and Harbour Officer roles, I am quickly brought up to speed, resuming operations and solving resourcing issues where placements are required.
I also bring experience in shorter-term projects, assisting Councils in project management, community engagement, planning, contract management and asset management. Having worked across multiple Local Government organisations, I understand the unique pressures that staff, facilities, and core services face. Drawing upon my background, I strive to assist Councils as they optimise service delivery to meet the evolving needs of our communities.
My early career was spent in the aquatics sector, where over six years I worked at four different Councils and seven facilities. During my time in aquatics, I led the operations of both outdoor and indoor facilities and actively worked to implement programmes to engage the local community. Of note, during my time with Christchurch City Council, I was involved in a review of the Council’s SwimSmart learn to swim programme in the context of the competitive market in Canterbury.
Qualifications
- Master of Business (Maj. In Management), University of Canterbury
- Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Management (Maj. In Marketing), Lincoln University
- National Certificate in Recreation and Sport, Level 3
- Quantified Tree Risk Assessment System – Registered User
Xyst in action
As a firm believer that both communities and expert opinions matter, I have been working with the communities of Lakes Alexandrina and McGregor to resource improvements to one of New Zealand’s premier summer holiday locations. Previously under-resourced and under-represented, I have managed to facilitate quarterly meetings inviting five community organisations, and another seven agencies who have had involvement in the area.
Hosting a moderated environment, we have assisted the Mackenzie District Council to bring in expert opinions from partner agencies and enabled the communities to share their views and projects, all of which has helped to ease tensions. These meetings have helped the communities unite, identifying positive changes that will benefit all those who utilise the area.