Paul Schwalger

Civil Engineer (Student)

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About me
Manager - Ngāi Tahu Centre at University of Canterbury
Education
- University of Canterbury
  2004 - 2007
  BEng Hons. Civil Engineering
  Activities and Societies: Engineering Society Pacific Students Association (Peer Mentoring) University Rugby Team On graduating from High School, I pursued an Engineering Degree which enabled me to further develop and apply analytical skills, critical thinking, design and problem solving. An Engineering Degree is primarily a problem solving degree in which optimal solutions are sought within the bounds of finite resources. I have found these principles translate well into the business world where the optimal solution isn’t necessary the ‘gold plated’ solution, but the one that best utilises the resources… Show more On graduating from High School, I pursued an Engineering Degree which enabled me to further develop and apply analytical skills, critical thinking, design and problem solving. An Engineering Degree is primarily a problem solving degree in which optimal solutions are sought within the bounds of finite resources. I have found these principles translate well into the business world where the optimal solution isn’t necessary the ‘gold plated’ solution, but the one that best utilises the resources available (time, money and people). Show less
- University of Canterbury
  2008 - 2009
  MEM Master of Engineering Management
  Activities and Societies: Engineering Society Pacific Students Association (Peer Mentoring) University Rugby Team In 2009, I graduated with a Master of Engineering Management, a Master’s Programme structured like a mini MBA, that focused on developing real world experience in business strategy & planning (legal, HR, finance, marketing and accounting), commercialisation, innovation and entrepreneurship. Project management, time management, presentation and communications skills were essential to being successful in the course deliverables.
Experience
- Eliot Sinclair and Partners
  Nov 2006 - Feb 2007
  Civil Engineer (Student)
  I undertook my professional engineering experience (a course requirement) at Eliot Sinclair and Partners, which involved;• Structural, environmental and geotechnical design work. • Field work.• Professional report writing.I gained experience in communicating and working with professionals, as well as experience in working towards customer deadlines.
- Farmers Trading Company Ltd
  Nov 2007 - Oct 2008
  Loss Prevention Associate
  Employed as a Loss Prevention Associate while studying full time towards my Masters at the University of Canterbury; this role required implementing ideas and managing resources to address issues in regard to staff and customer theft. Within this role I worked closely with the store managers, floor staff and interacted with the public and police, furthering my interpersonal skills, communication and teamwork skills. Time management skills were essential as I juggled part time employment with full time study. Show less
- Westpac New Zealand Limited
  Feb 2010 - Feb 2015
  The initiation and management of a high volume of IT related agreements (predominately software and technical/professional resource) all while ensuring adequate commercial risk management (correct contract in place for nature of agreement), commercial soundness of engagements (value for money/cost reductions), process compliance and governance. Tasks involved;• Vendor and stakeholder management.• On-boarding new service vendors (negotiating Master Service Agreements, Independent Contractor Agreements).• Reviewing and negotiating Statements of Works and Work Orders.• Procurement of software and establishment of licensing agreements. • Managing ongoing software and maintenance renewals.• Answering software licensing queries and providing commercial advice to the business. Show less
  - Contracts Assurance Specialist
    Jul 2013 - Feb 2015
  - Commercial/Procurement Reporting Analyst
    Nov 2011 - Jul 2013
  - Graduate CTS (Customer Technology Services)
    Feb 2010 - Nov 2011
- Exploring the World
  Mar 2015 - Aug 2015
  Travel
  On the 1st of March 2015 my wife and I set off from New Zealand for an adventure through India, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, China, South Korea, and England before arriving in the Netherlands where we are now currently based.
- Staples Europe
  Sept 2015 - Oct 2015
  Temporary Assignment
  A five week assignment at Staples HQ Europe assisting the project team deliver a large, complex and time critical HR data cleansing exercise.
- Booking.com
  Nov 2015 - Oct 2016
  Procurement Specialist
- JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS
  Feb 2017 - Aug 2018
  Global Procurement Analyst
- University of Canterbury
  Nov 2018 - now
  Ngāi Tahu Centre Manager
- Tokona Te Raki
  Mar 2021 - Jun 2022
  Business Development Manager
Licenses & Certifications
- ITIL Version 3 - Foundation
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Paul Schwalger
  College of Engineering Pacific On-Going Performance Award University of Canterbury Sep 2006
- Awarded to Paul Schwalger
  Recipient of the University of Canterbury Emerging Leader Scholarship University of Canterbury Feb 2004
- Awarded to Paul Schwalger
  Head Prefect at Shirley Boys’ High School & Chairman of School Council Shirley Boys' High School Jan 2003
Volunteer Experience
- 100 km walker and fundraiser
  Issued by Oxfam New Zealand on Jul 2013
  Associated with Paul Schwalger