Experience

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  Stranleigh farms limited

  Jan 1991 - now

  Director

  Owner of a high-production dairy operation with a focus on sustainable farming practices and environmental stewardship.

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  Intaz ltd

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

  Business analyst

  Software development companyBusiness analysisProject coordination

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  Awarua ltd

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2004

  Senior project manager

  Tertiary Education Development CompanyProgramme managementProject management General management

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  Baobab strategies ltd

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2007

  Director / consultant

  Founded and managed a consultancy specialising in knowledge management, project portfolio management, change management, and educational program development. Delivered tailored solutions.

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  Te wānanga o aotearoa

  Jan 2007 - now

  * Leading a large-scale organisational change programme to ensure the sustainability and resilience of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa in the evolving tertiary education landscape.* Driving the implementation of Te Pae Tawhiti 2030, a transformative strategic plan focused on delivering lasting impact to generations of tauira (learners) and their whānau.*Collaborating with the Council and executive leadership to realise a reimagined, innovative future for the Wānanga, ensuring it thrives into the next decade.* Overseeing significant investment in change and transformation initiatives to align the organization’s structure, systems, and strategies with its long-term vision and kaupapa Māori principles.* Championing a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and operational excellence across all levels of the organisation. Show less Lead organisational strategy, planning, learning design, quality assurance, and government policy functions. Key responsibilities include managing TWoA’s operational model transformation, overseeing investment planning, and guiding the enterprise project management office (PMO).Key Achievements:* Led a comprehensive review of TWoA’s Business and Operating Model to enhance sustainability in New Zealand’s changing tertiary landscape.* Developed the five-year Programme Mix of Provision strategy, positioning TWoA to meet evolving educational demands.* Expanded the scope of the learning and program development functions within the uepū, ensuring robust support for TWoA’s educational vision. Show less Oversaw strategy, policy, investment planning, quality assurance, and governance. Led a highly successful external review and contributed to organisational restructuring efforts, aligning TWoA’s strategic goals with employment-focused outcomes.Key Achievements:* Spearheaded Te Pae Tawhiti 2025, a transformative strategic plan to position TWoA as a leader in education focused on employment pathways.* Directed the organisational structure redesign to improve operational efficiency and responsiveness to community needs.* Enhanced TWoA quality assurance framework, earning high marks in external evaluations. Show less Managed a team responsible for strategy development, policy analysis, and project management. Led the creation of a best-practice PMO and developed strategic frameworks that drove funding success and organisational growth.Key Achievements:* Led the development of funding bids that secured approximately $32 million in competitive educational funding.* Developed an automated reporting and dashboard framework to streamline performance monitoring and decision-making.* Played a key role in negotiating TWoA’s Investment Plans with government agencies. Show less

  • Pouwhakahaere Te Pae Tawhiti - Deputy CEO - Strategy and Transformation

    Oct 2024 - now

  • Pouwhakahaere Taumatua - Deputy CEO - Quality, Development and Coporate Services

    Aug 2022 - now

  • Tumutaumatua - Executive Director - Quality and Corporate Services

    Jan 2017 - Aug 2022

  • Lead - Strategy and Performance

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2017