Business Partner, Learning & Development at EastPack Ltd

Standardised onboarding and induction across six sites, lifting time-to-competency for new hires. Designed company-wide training framework aligning with compliance and operational needs. Conduct learning needs analysis and implemented solutions to close critical skill gaps. Manage learning data to track compliance and report on training effectiveness. Manage trainer networks, coach frontline leaders, and support operational excellence projects. Led capability uplift initiatives during peak production. Developed wellness and mental health training initiatives, Wellbeing Champion for the business. Oversee health and safety compliance training and continuous improvement initiatives. Led performance appraisals and capability uplift projects.

Regional Manager, National Health and Wellbeing Lead at LifeCare Consultants Ltd

Direct reports: 5 Health Consultants (including remote team in Napier). Influenza vaccination programs and cold chain coordination across Bay of Plenty and Hawke’s Bay. National COVID-19 response coordination. Power BI reporting, medical reporting systems, and stakeholder engagement with DHBs. Coordinated wellbeing initiatives and presented wellbeing trainings to external clients. Managed supply chain tasks (POs and invoicing) and led client engagement for health and safety programs.

Health Consultant at LifeCare Consultants Ltd

First Aid Instructor (NZQA); Fatigue Management Training; Health & Safety Instructor – Schools (NZQA); Drug and Alcohol Screening and Trainer; Pre-Hospital Emergency Care trainer (NZQA). Delivered training to schools and organizations, leading first aid and safety programs and contributing to government/education sector initiatives.

Branch Manager at St John Ambulance (South Africa)

Branch Manager responsible for branch operations, community outreach, and stakeholder engagement for sponsorship programs. Hosted community fundraising events and delivered First Aid Instructor training across branches; Health and Safety Representative trainer for major client KFC; Fire Marshall, Fire Warden, Floor Marshall training; Evacuation planning for clients.

Director/Owner at Southern Cross Paramedical (South Africa)

Entrepreneurial leadership of a paramedic/medical services business. Roles included Emergency Medical Technician / Paramedic, First Aid Instructor, and Health & Safety Trainer under government contracts; conducted broad community outreach and training.

Business Partner, Learning & Development at EastPack Ltd

Standardised onboarding and induction across six sites, lifting time-to-competency for new hires. Designed company-wide training framework aligning with compliance and operational needs. Conduct learning needs analysis and implemented solutions to close critical skill gaps. Manage learning data to track compliance and report on training effectiveness. Manage trainer networks, coach frontline leaders, and support operational excellence projects. Led capability uplift initiatives to close critical frontline skill gaps during peak production. Developed wellness and mental health training initiatives, Wellbeing Champion for the business. Oversee health and safety compliance training and continuous improvement initiatives. Led performance appraisals and capability uplift projects.

Regional Manager, National Health and Wellbeing Lead at LifeCare Consultants Ltd

Led regional health and wellbeing initiatives across Bay of Plenty and Hawke’s Bay; managed a remote team of five Health Consultants; oversaw influenza vaccination programs, cold chain coordination, and interactions with DHBs. Coordinated national COVID-19 response, developed training materials, and served as wellbeing facilitator for multiple clients.

Health Consultant at LifeCare Consultants Ltd

Delivered First Aid Instruction and Fatigue Management Training; provided Health & Safety instruction for schools (NZQA); conducted Drug and Alcohol Screening training; trained Pre-Hospital Emergency Care personnel; contributed to client-facing health programs and training material development.

Branch Manager at St John Ambulance (South Africa)

Managed branch operations, community outreach programs, and sponsorship engagement; oversaw First Aid training delivery and safety program implementations; supervised regional training activities including fire marshal and evacuation planning.

Director/Owner at Southern Cross Paramedical (South Africa)

Directed paramedical services, delivered emergency medical response and training contracts for government partners; included roles such as Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic and First Aid Instructor; implemented health & safety training and related programs for multiple clients.

Business Partner, Learning & Development at EastPack Ltd

Standardised onboarding and induction across six sites, lifting time-to-competency for new hires. Designed company-wide training framework aligning with compliance and operational needs. Conduct learning needs analysis and implemented solutions to close critical skill gaps. Manage learning data to track compliance and report on training effectiveness. Manage trainer networks, coach frontline leaders, and support operational excellence projects. Led capability uplift initiatives to close critical frontline skill gaps during peak production. Developed wellness and mental health training initiatives, Wellbeing Champion for the business. Oversee health and safety compliance training and continuous improvement initiatives. Led performance appraisals and capability uplift projects.

Regional Manager, National Health and Wellbeing Lead at LifeCare Consultants Ltd

Led regional health and wellbeing programs across Bay of Plenty and Hawke’s Bay. Managed a team of 5 Health Consultants, including remote staff. Coordinated influenza vaccination and cold chain activities for multiple regions. Served as National COVID-19 Response Coordinator and health training facilitator for various entities; developed mental health training materials and delivered wellbeing webinars and onsite sessions.

Health Consultant at LifeCare Consultants Ltd

Delivered health and safety trainings, First Aid instruction, fatigue management, and related courses. Supported program development and stakeholder engagement across multiple clients; contributed to COVID-19 response initiatives and health education campaigns.

Branch Manager at St John Ambulance (South Africa)

Managed branch operations, community outreach programs, and sponsorship stakeholder engagement. Delivered First Aid instruction and coordinated sponsorship programs; oversaw fundraising activities and community safety initiatives.

Director/Owner at Southern Cross Paramedical (South Africa)

Entrepreneur and operator providing emergency medical services; served as Paramedic/EMT, First Aid instructor for government contracts, and health and safety trainer for multiple clients including KFC.

Business Partner, Learning & Development at EastPack Ltd

Standardised onboarding and induction across six sites, lifting time-to-competency for new hires. Designed company-wide training framework aligned with compliance and operational needs. Conducted learning needs analyses and implemented solutions to close critical skill gaps. Managed learning data to track compliance and report on training effectiveness. Led trainer networks, coached frontline leaders, and supported operational excellence projects. Drove capability uplift during peak production and developed wellness initiatives and health & safety training.

Regional Manager, National Health and Wellbeing Lead at LifeCare Consultants Ltd

Regional oversight across Bay of Plenty and Hawke’s Bay; direct reports: 5 Health Consultants; influenza vaccination program and cold chain coordination; managed purchase orders and invoicing; developed medical reporting via Power BI; led National COVID-19 response; designed mental health training and wellbeing workshops for multiple organisations.

Health Consultant at LifeCare Consultants Ltd

Delivered first aid and fatigue management training; health and safety instruction for schools (NZQA); drug and alcohol screening and trainer; pre-hospital emergency care trainer; supported health education programs.

Branch Manager at St John Ambulance (South Africa)

Led branch operations; first aid instruction; health and safety trainer for branches; evacuation planning and safety programs; community outreach.