Julie Stevens

Experience

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  NZ Mortgage Brokers Association

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2002

  Executive Secretary

  The NZ Mortgage Brokers Association (NZMBA) is an incorporated society that represents the interests of mortgage and insurance brokers. It promotes standards and a code of ethics in the industry. My role was responsible for managing the daily operations of the Association. I organised committee meetings, regional meetings and conferences. I also conducted research into market trends and broker activity.I was proud to achieve changing the strategic direction and branding of the NZMBA to make it a much more professional industry body, providing better member representation and influencing the direction of the mortgage broking sector Key achievements was Increasing membership from 150 to 600 members and introducing broker awards. Show less

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  Professional Lenders Association Network of NZ (PLAN-NZ)

  Jan 2002 - Sept 2009

  National Manager, New Zealand

  Professional Lenders Association Network of NZ (PLAN-NZ) was New Zealand’s largest mortgage aggregator.Start up role, responsible for creating and expanding operations in NZ. Developed business and client relationships with mortgage and insurance advisors to grow the network. Managed a business development manager and two support staff.Successfully grew business from zero to over 300 independent advisors. Became the largest group in NZ by 2007. PLAN-NZ settled $ 2 B in mortgages in FY2008In 2009, won a Lifetime Achievement award from the NZMBA for contribution to the industry Show less

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  Auckland Tourism Events Economic Development Ltd

  Jan 2010 - May 2013

  Business Development and Events Advisor

  I have the privilege working with a team that has achieved so much under the "Waitakere Enterprise" brand, and are today part of Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development; a Council Controlled Organisation focused on elevating Auckland Supercity to the world stage as a preferred destination to work, live, invest and grow a business.My role is responsible for developing and managing services and events to help grow business activity in West Auckland. To build and manage corporate & strategic partnerships, as well as relationships with local organisations and to generate sponsorship to support activities. Show less

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  Unitec

  May 2013 - Aug 2016

  Business Engagement and Events Manager

  Unitec is on a journey to achieve "a great job for every graduate". Notwithstanding the academic qualification students gain, they can now look forward to gaining relevant and "enhanced student experience" that will see them not just as "job ready", but "job attractive"!"Engaged People" is my vision and my purpose of "Creating value through engagement" means working in partnership with our clients and stakeholders to create positive and "real time" engagement.My role brings together students, lecturers and businesses in events and activities. This will create opportunities for businesses to grow via facilitated projects and involvement by students that will in time create jobs for our students Show less

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  Rosebank Business Association

  Aug 2016 - Oct 2019

  Business Development Manager

  The Rosebank Business Association is a BID- (commercial and Industrial business improvement district) in a partnership held with local council for promoting economic benefit for the Rosebank business community. My role is to deliver: new connections, building collaborations and encouraging business connectivity. Through our programs and events, we aim to empower businesses to ensure our business community continues to grow and be vibrant.

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  Registered Master Builders Association

  Oct 2019 - now

  Regional Branch Manager and Events (Auckland)

  Registered Master Builders (RMB) have been building the foundations of this country, its homes, and workplaces for over 100 years. We are the voice of the building and construction industry.Our Vision is the be the home of NZ’s best building business and our purpose is to help our members build better building businesses.My role has the responsibility for the effective running of the Auckland RMB branch and for the successful delivery of:• RMB membership benefits and proactively generate membership growth• Providing training and networking activities to ensure members gain business acumen, knowledge and skills to maintaining their maintenance points (LBP points)• Facilitate and organise a range of Industry “Show-Case” events including the industry leading RMB Auckland House of the Year and Apprentice of the Year Competition with Awards Gala Dinners of up to 600 attendees and our Auckland Memebrs conference.• Maintain Membership information on the database• Manage the budgets and accounting for the branch Show less