Janet Kamau

Experience

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  Counties Manukau District Health Board

  Apr 2008 - Apr 2015

  The Role: developing relocation plans for individual departments, groups and individuals including timeline, budget, milestones and outcomes.The Project: Project lead in over 50 relocations with about 2000 staff members relocated with a budget of over $800KResponsibilities: Working with the Information services team and providing all the telephony and data plans for relocations Developing comprehensive plans on the management of existing equipment that might be relocated and fit-out plans for new clinical and non-clinical furniture and equipment Space planning, facilitating and developing of familiarization and site orientation and training schedules for staff moving to a new area Show less

  • Project (Relocations) Co-ordinator

    Mar 2010 - Apr 2015

  • Resident Medical Officer Advisor, Counties Manukau Health

    Apr 2008 - Mar 2010
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  Ko Awatea

  May 2015 - Apr 2016

  APAC Forum Project Manager

  The Project: end-to-end planning and organisation of the APAC Forum.Responsibilities: Sourcing and engaging speakers, contract management, collating biographies and presentations Preparing conference documentation: project timeline, development and management of conference programme and agenda Management of ten work streams facilitating the success of the conference: marketing and communications, digital services poster presentations, volunteer, sustainability and faculty management Show less

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  Counties Manukau Health

  Jan 2017 - Jun 2019

  Facilities Project Coordinator

  The Role: day-to-day management of a wide range of special projectsKey Projects: Recladding the leaking Scott Building: budget $18 Million  Acute Mental Health Stage 1: responsible for the $1.5M Furniture, Fixture and Equipment (FF&E) clinical and non-clinical budget for this building project, brought the project in on-time and under budget  Medical Oncology: ran the $200K FF&E budget Winter Ward: budget of $500K for clinical and non-clinical FF&E, on-time and under budget Ophthalmology: a $400K FF&E, clinical and non-clinical, including specialist equipment New MRI: budget $120K clinical and non-clinical FF&E Emergency Department WCs: budget $250K; adding 3 new WCs to the department Haematology Bathroom Configuration: $120kK budget, managed builders, service interaction Show less

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  Auckland District Health Board

  Jun 2019 - Jul 2021

  Project Manager & Decanting Manager

  Key Projects:The Role: day-to-day management of a wide range of special projects including decanting and minor works. Key Projects: Project Managed the COVID19 (Facilities) work areas for 250 staff - Regional Incident Management Teams and Auckland Regional Public Health Service – COVID19 teams Relocation of the 24 hour operation Services : responsible for the relocation of 8 24/7 teams to a newly refurbished site  Cancer and Blood Research Refurbishment and relocation : ran the $120K FF&E budget Senior Management Team Refurbishment: budget of $900K  Planning stage: Relocation of Facilities Management Teams (50 people) and Senior Management Teams (100 people) in October Show less

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  Eke Panuku Development Auckland

  Jul 2021 - Oct 2022

  Project Manager Contract

  Key Projects:The Role: day-to-day management of a wide range of property renewal and urban regeneration projects. Key Projects: 27 Princes Street renewal project: building seismic remediation, including the installation of structural seismic measures to building walls and roof. $4m budget. 7 Hill Road renewal project: external re-cladding to remediate leaks and mould. $2m budget. Roulston Park, Pukekohe; public realm: upgrade of public park facilities. $1.5m budget. Queen Street, seismic upgrades to multiple properties: renewals investigation project. $8m budget. Westhaven Marina, Auckland, maintenance facility replacement: refurbishment/rebuild optioneering for marina maintenance services. $2.5m budget. Cambridge Terrace extension and car park, old Papatoetoe; public realm: road extension to enable development opportunities. $1.5m budget. Show less

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  Auckland War Memorial Museum

  Apr 2023 - now

  Project Manager - Capital Development
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  Global Talent Pathways New Zealand

  Nov 2023 - now

  Founder | Global Talent Pathways New Zealand

  Seamless Transitions - Boundless opportunities | Empowering Futures | Transforming Global EducationAs the Founder and Principal Consultant of Global Talent Pathways, I lead a boutique education agency that bridges the gap between ambitious students from Africa and the Middle East and world-class educational opportunities in New Zealand.Our mission is more than just education placement—we provide seamless, end-to-end support that includes:✔ Personalized career guidance & course selection✔ Admissions to top universities, polytechnics, and private training institutions✔ Visa application support with expert partners✔ Cultural integration & pastoral care for students in New Zealand🌍 Why Global Talent Pathways?With a deep-rooted in the spirit of Ubuntu, a commitment to diversity, global citizenship, and cultural exchange, we ensure students are not just placed in an institution but are set up for success—both academically and socially. Our pan-African approach fosters a strong community of learners, professionals, and future leaders.💡 Who We Work With:🔹 Students seeking undergraduate, postgraduate, or professional studies🔹 Universities, polytechnics, and Private Training Establishments (PTEs) in New Zealand🔹 Immigration consultants and legal experts for seamless visa processingI am passionate about unlocking the potential of students who dream beyond borders—providing them with a structured, supported pathway to a transformative education experience in New Zealand.📩 Let’s Connect! If you are a student, parent, or institution looking for an education pathway in New Zealand, I’d love to chat! Show less