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I am a meticulous, friendly professional who enjoys working independently or being part of a team. My focus over the years has been data analysis and report writing, which has been extremely beneficial to the roles I have undertaken. I value being part of a positive and friendly working environment.\n\nI am qualified Proofreader and Editor, having completed my Diploma in Proofreading and Editing through the New Zealand Institute of Business Studies. This enables me to provide a remote document review service. I am also a competent audio transcriber, having worked as a remotely based transcriptionist for over 10 years.
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Language
English
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Work Experience
Technical Monitoring Officer at Porirua City Council
May 1, 2024 - October 26, 2025Duty Planner on-call; assessed building consent applications for compliance with the Porirua District Plan; reviewed management plans submitted as a requirement of resource consents; updated planning module with PDP rules; ensured all planning assessments were completed within statutory timeframes.
Senior Monitoring and Enforcement Officer at Porirua City Council
July 1, 2023 - October 26, 2025Responsible for resource consents monitoring and enforcement under the RMA and District Plan; managed on-call planner duties; handled complaints; prepared abatement and infringement notices; prepared affidavits for Enforcement Orders and prosecutions; mentored team members. Significant achievements included prosecutions of a non-compliant operation, ensuring local business compliance amid community disputes, and strengthening Planning–Building team collaboration.
Consents Manager – City Waters at Tauranga City Council
July 1, 2014 - October 26, 2025Managed Tauranga City Council’s resource consents program; ensured compliance with the RMA and statutory timeframes; CS-VUE compliance monitoring database administrator; engaged consultants; designed and implemented sampling programs; budget planning for long-term sampling; conducted community surveys.
Environmental Scientist at Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Whakatane
May 1, 2003 - October 26, 2025Freshwater quality monitoring and lake profiling; data analysis and report preparation; on-site effluent disposal monitoring; groundwater monitoring; management of bore monitoring and database; erosion and sediment controls; prepared environmental reports for Council and provided scientific input on wastewater and stormwater solutions.
Technical Monitoring Officer at Porirua City Council
May 31, 2024 - October 26, 2025Duty Planner on-call; assessed building consent applications for compliance with the Porirua District Plan; reviewed management plans submitted as required by resource consents.
Senior Monitoring and Enforcement Officer at Porirua City Council
July 31, 2023 - October 26, 2025Responsible for resource consents monitoring and enforcement; on-call duty planner; assessed building consents; electronic information storage; customer complaint response; preparation and serving of abatement and infringement notices; affidavits for enforcement orders and prosecutions; mentoring team.
Consents Manager – City Waters at Tauranga City Council
July 31, 2014 - October 26, 2025Responsible for resource consent applications and reviews; data analysis and reporting; sampling program design; long-term planning budgeting; CS-VUE compliance monitoring database administrator; consultant engagement.
Environmental Scientist at Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Whakatane
May 31, 2003 - October 26, 2025Fresh water quality monitoring and profiling; lake water column profiling; data analysis and reporting; on-site effluent disposal monitoring; groundwater monitoring and bore database management; erosion and sediment controls.
Education
Bachelor of Science (Zoology and Environmental Sciences) at Auckland University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1975Diploma in Proofreading and Editing at New Zealand Institute of Business Studies
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024Bachelor of Science (Zoology and Environmental Sciences) at Auckland University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1975Diploma in Proofreading and Editing at New Zealand Institute of Business Studies
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024Qualifications
Diploma in Proofreading and Editing – New Zealand Institute of Business Studies
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024Diploma in Proofreading and Editing
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024Industry Experience
Government, Professional Services, Other
Experience Level
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