Mandy Scott-Mackie

Experience

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  Medical Centres & General Practices

  Jan 1990 - Jan 2001

  Practice Manager & Change Manager

  During this period of transition for the health sector I facilitated computerisation and fund-holding of multiple general practice and medical centres in UK – up to 10 Doctors, 30 staff and GBP5m budget. I was responsible for:- Supervision of the transfer from manual, paper records and systems to integrated computerisation of all patient records, business systems and financial accounts.- Software and business system training for all administrative, clinical and consulting personnel.- Setting up practices as self-managing, fund-holding entities and introduced the corresponding systems, procedures, protocols and compliance. Training personnel, from administrators to clinicians and physicians, in those procedures. • As Practice Manager of a fund-holding general practice in the UK I was responsible for holding and administering the practice’s GBP3m NHS budget for consulting, prescribing and procedures as well as the preparation of reports for, and liaison with, authorities.• Practice Manager representative, Pinnacle Health, Bay of Plenty Show less

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  Scott-Mackie Ltd

  Jan 1998 - Aug 2023

  Business Leader & Change Manager - Director

  Business Leadership and Growth ♦ Transformational Change ♦ Strategy ♦ Governance ♦ Project Management I have a passion for working with businesses to help them achieve their true potential and be part of the NZ Inc success story. Particular areas of focus are whole-company transformational change to create blueprints and future road maps for business growth. I have worked with the private sector, local and central government in the areas of management, strategy, governance, policy, operations and performance management since 1998. I have also contracted into roles as CEO, Interim Executive, Practice Manager, General Manager & the Senior Management team. More recent contracts include:- research for Toyota New Zealand concerning product stewardship and the circular economy (Feb-August 2021)- feasibility study and full company review of central Otago organisation, fulfilling government contracts (Feb-May 2023)I am interested in management, strategic and project opportunities. Please contact me on +64 2 77 33 11 99 or via www.scott-mackie.co.nz Show less

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  Park Street Eye Clinic

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

  Practice Manager

  An association of Independent Eye Specialists providing eye care to the wider Bay of Plenty Region. As the first Practice Manager of this private hospital and clinic, I was responsible for the creation of systems, policies, procedures and compliance for the day to day management of two sites, satellite clinics and the public hospital contract including a $5m budget, 25 staff, clinicians, nursing and theatre staff and four surgeons.

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  Tauranga Around Alone Ltd

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2006

  Project Co-ordinator

  TAAL was established by key influential business leaders to host the Australasian stopover of the UK-owned solo global yacht race 'Around Alone 2002-2003'KEY ACHIEVEMENTS- Creation from concept, through to actual delivery and subsequent debrief of the full stopover and its race/local community requirements.- Fund-raising from central and local government, community and business and worked with economic development agency Priority One to promote the region.- Authored the Economic Impact Report demonstrating the economic impact of the Around Alone yacht race to the Tauranga region – identifying $7m direct income to the region, as well as extensive media exposure for the region. Tourism Bay of Plenty said that it “would have taken (them) three years to get this number of (media) through”- The race owners described the stopover as “the best the race had seen”, for which they gave me the credit. - Preparation and presentation of host-bid proposals on Tauranga City’s behalf in NZ and UK for Global Challenge, Velux 5-Oceans, and Global Ocean Challenge yacht races 2003-2006 Show less

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  King Klampz Ltd

  Jan 2006 - Jul 2023

  Founder & Director

  ‘King Klampz’ is a temporary safety rail system for use when working at heights in the construction industry - http://www.kingklampz.co.nzThrough family awareness in the mid-1990s of the need for better edge-protection, I originally developed the product from my UK base before commercialising and launching it to the NZ market in 2006. King Klampz have since been used on key commercial projects in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch as well as regionally, in residential construction and for industry training purposes. Discussions are currently taking place for the system to be used on large bulk carriers in the Australian shipping industry.King Klampz are now manufactured and distributed throughout New Zealand and Australia under license to an Auckland based company - Safe Smart Access http://www.safesmartaccess.co.nz/ Show less

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  Lifetime Design Foundation

  Feb 2009 - Nov 2009

  CEO

  Leadership of the NZ Lifetime Design movement.The Lifemark is an independent certification for home design and is wholly owned by the charity CCS Disability Action. Lifemark Ltd’s membership organisation, the Lifetime Design Foundation, is a not-for-profit, membership based organisation funded by subscriptions, licenses and grants from the Government. The Lifemark Design Standards are based on the five key universal design principles of Adaptability, Accessibility, Usability, Safety and Lifetime Value.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:- I was the first CEO of this organization following its separation from the parent company and, as such, was instrumental in establishing its identity in New Zealand and development of the strategic direction and industry awareness through close liaison with central and local government, residential construction developers, the retirement industry and social housing projects. Public awareness was created through strategic marketing, branding and PR including website, advertising collateral and extensive public speaking. - Co-author with Ministry of Social Development of ‘Economic Effect of Utilising Lifemark at a National Level’ (see Special Papers below) which resulted in additional $500k funding to Lifemark from the 2010 Budget.- Negotiated and secured support and minor grants (in the sum of $25k) from the Ministries of Health, Building and Housing and Disability Issues as well as Retirement Commission.- During my term the first national retirement village signed up to Lifemark, committing to build all future projects according to the Lifemark. Show less

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  Shire of Halls Creek

  Sept 2014 - Aug 2015

  Infrastructure Assets Manager

  At the heart of the Kimberley region, the Shire of Halls Creek covers 142,908 square kms of mainly desert & pastoral country & is one of the largest predominantly indigenous communities in Australia. Located 1288km south-west of Darwin and 2873km north-east of Perth, Halls Creek is one of the most isolated towns in Western Australia. A region of focused economic development & the fourth fastest growing shire within WA, Halls Creek is a busy service hub for surrounding pastoralists, Aboriginal communities & travellers exploring the northern WA region. In 2014 the Shire of Halls Creek had total revenue of AUD$12m & Assets of AUD$52m. • The main strategic focus of the Shire's infrastructure is to escalate State & Federal government prioritisation of sealing the Tanami Road, covering 1100kms & linking Halls Creek to Alice Springs (see media article). I was involved in the operational planning, current conditions reports of the Tanami Road & how implementation of the sealing works might occur.• Liaison with Northern Minerals (see media article) regarding development of their Browns Range project to open cut & underground mine mixed rare earth (RE) carbonate for export. The project necessitates upgrade of the Duncan Road in order to accommodate road trains & other traffic servicing the mine site 160kms out of Halls Creek. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS*: - Flood damage repairs (AUD$3m) & routine maintenance of roads (1200kms, unsealed format)- Town streets pre-seal & kerbing (AUD$1.2m)- Construction of Yarliyil Art Centre & caretaker residence (AUD$1.5m)- Construction of 9 residential houses for key staff (AUD$3.5m) - Halls Creek airport lighting upgrade (AUD$250k)- Remote aerodrome upgrades – grading, fencing & drainage (AUD$300k)- Installation of new footpath & footbridge (AUD$160k)- Preparation & execution of public tenders, including all above- Negotiation of new leases for Art Centre & caretaker residence, Halls Creek airport and the Halls Creek Café Show less

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  Thundercross Valley Dirt Bike Park

  Sept 2015 - now

  Director

  Founded in 1999 by Mandy's partner, James, & his family, Thundercross Valley Dirt Bike Park offers a unique dirt biking opportunity; an adventure unlike anything else in NZ. It is the only private park in NZ with different levels of tracks, a range of hire bikes & tuition from experienced, accredited coaches available. We are a one stop shop for dirt biking!During Mandy's association with the Park, we are proud to have been awarded: - Qualmark Gold Sustainable Tourism Business Award, recognising Thundercross' commitment to protecting NZ's natural environment, enhancing connections with local communities & delivering a quality, safe experience for all visitors- Adventure Mark safety audit accreditation for adventure activity registration with Work Safe - Trip Advisor's 2020, 21, 22 & 23 Travellers' Choice awardThe Park has experienced year on year growth in total revenue and net profit since 2018. Further, the team has grown from 2 FTE to a team of 9, including FTE, part-time and volunteer members. Rider and bike hire numbers have also increased during that period, in line with the Park's long term strategic plan. We have a strong commitment to sustainability, with Thundercross being part of the Tiaaki Promise and Sustainable Tourism. During/since COVID closure, projects included:- utilising secondhand materials, where possible, we carried out the renovation of our historic Wool Shed to a fabulous sign-in centre & welcoming cafe environment for all to share- reclamation of swamp land and native replanting programme- waste management programmeOur strategic plan includes:- cafe consent as a public facility - boardwalk to waterfall for all visitors- bunkhouse & off-grid cabins- abseiling & canyoning- zip line- cultural centre and kapa haka evenings We look forward to welcoming you soonwww.thundercrossvalley.co.nz Show less

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  Construct Health Ltd

  Oct 2015 - Sept 2017

  Business Change Manager

  Construct Health is a health and safety consultancy assisting organisations at Board and senior management level through the challenging and multi-faceted discipline of health and safety management and safety systems, current clients include Government departments, District Health Boards (FM) and $50m+ civil, commercial construction projects. Working under contract, I was responsible for transformational change and implementation in client projects, strategic planning, business and governance development, organisational structure, succession planning, diversification and market opportunities. Business management includes systems, protocols and financial management as well as client liaison and representation in the industry. Show less

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  Kaimai Pork Ltd

  Feb 2016 - Dec 2016

  General Manager

  The second largest pork producer in New Zealand, Kaimai Pork Ltd was wholly owned by NZ Pork. Based in the agricultural region of the Waikato area, the organisation was founded in 2012 with private investment of approximately $20 million to establish a sustainable, modern pig farm using world-leading technologies in animal welfare and environmental management. I was contracted to assist this organisation in achieving it's environmental, sustainable vision prior to sale. During this contract I was responsibile for:- increased production in volume and capacity by 20% through planning, scheduling and accountability- reduced production costs by 33% through efficiencies, scheduling and forecasting Show less

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  Heyden Farms Ltd

  Nov 2017 - Jun 2018

  Group Operations Manager

  Heyden Farms is a third-generation, family owned enterprise in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty going through extensive expansion and transformation. Innovation, automation and disruption are key elements of the vision, together with efficiency and sustainability. Contracted to streamline systems, operations, processes and procedures. During my contract with Heyden Farms we underwent a full team review and restructure and the construction of a new Egg Floor production unit.