I am a people and process focused learning and development practitioner, who has helped numerous major New Zealand organisations lift capability through innovative learning solutions. I have been involved in numerous award winning initiatives and am recognised nationally as a highly skilled practitioner. I am also an expert in the application of applied research methodologies to understand and solve complex real word problems. I am a regular guest speaker in Applied Research at the Post Graduate School of Management - University of Auckland.

Dylan Patchett

I am a people and process focused learning and development practitioner, who has helped numerous major New Zealand organisations lift capability through innovative learning solutions. I have been involved in numerous award winning initiatives and am recognised nationally as a highly skilled practitioner. I am also an expert in the application of applied research methodologies to understand and solve complex real word problems. I am a regular guest speaker in Applied Research at the Post Graduate School of Management - University of Auckland.

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I am a people and process focused learning and development practitioner, who has helped numerous major New Zealand organisations lift capability through innovative learning solutions. I have been involved in numerous award winning initiatives and am recognised nationally as a highly skilled practitioner.

I am also an expert in the application of applied research methodologies to understand and solve complex real word problems. I am a regular guest speaker in Applied Research at the Post Graduate School of Management - University of Auckland.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner / Principal Consultant at New Zealand Learning and Development (NZLD) Ltd
January 1, 2012 - Present
Lead the design and delivery of high-impact learning solutions for major New Zealand organisations, driving improvements in performance, capability, productivity and workplace culture. Managed multi-site capability projects, secured public funding, and coached frontline to executive leaders; engaged with senior stakeholders across diverse sectors.
Acting Area Manager / Business Development Manager at Competenz (ITO)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012
Led team and defined business development strategy, executing national key account management and driving growth.
Business Development & Education Contractor
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
Provided regional management, sales development, marketing communications and teacher development.
Acting Director of Studies & Programme Leader at Study Group / Embassy CES
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006
Senior academic and operational leader ensuring exceptional learning experiences across programmes.
Business Analyst at Business Performance Development Specialists
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002
Supported business performance initiatives through analysis and recommendations during early career.
Trainer at Allied Domecq, London
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999
Delivered training across markets to build skills and capabilities.
Purchasing & Receiving Supervisor at Planet Hollywood
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997
Supervised purchasing and receiving operations to optimize inventory flow.
Purchasing & Receiving Supervisor at Planet Hollywood
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000
Supervised purchasing and receiving operations to optimize inventory flow during second period.

Education

Master of Business Management (Strategic Management) at University of Auckland
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
PGDipBus (Marketing) at University of Auckland
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Bachelor of Arts at University of Auckland
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000
Certificate in Language Teaching to Adults at AUT
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002

Qualifications

National Certificate in Adult Literacy & Numeracy Education
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Black Belt Sales (Michael Henderson)
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026
Lean Business Programme (NZTE)
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026
Competitive Manufacturing (Improve Group)
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026
High Performance Learning Journeys (Brinkerhoff)
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026
Power to Train (Dr Rich Allen)
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026
Assessor & Moderator (NZQA)
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026
NZ Export Education Quality Improvement Programme
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026
GROW Coaching (Altris)
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026
Performing Arts Certificate (BOP Academy Performing Arts)
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment