About
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I’m Emma Lester, an experienced and multi-dimensional project manager who has spent over a decade delivering complex initiatives across central government, operational, voluntary, and not-for-profit sectors, both nationally and internationally.
I bring strong leadership, people management, and process improvement capabilities, with a focus on delivering measurable benefits while staying within budgets.
- 12 years' experience
- Joined February 2026
Skills· 2
Languages
- MāoriIntermediate
- EnglishFluent
Industry experience
- Government
- Non-Profit Organization
- Professional Services
- Travel & Hospitality
- Media & Entertainment
Work experience· 8 roles
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Lead and coordinate multiple national projects across the National Road Policing Centre (NRPC), applying organisational PM policies, identifying and managing risks, dependencies and benefits, overseeing governance reporting, and engaging with stakeholders across districts and partner agencies. Achievements include delivering initiatives improving frontline officer safety and operational efficiency, delivering national stakeholder engagement workshops, and strengthening governance and delivery practices.
Provided coordination and support to multiple projects within the Programmes and Change Group for Managed Isolation and Quarantine (MIQ) Covid-19 response. Responsibilities included planning, tracking, and reporting deliverables; facilitating IT training for stakeholders; managing project tools and artefacts; supporting procurement, delivery, and IT asset allocation. Achievements include training security officers on MBIE systems and mentoring a junior staff member who achieved internal promotion.
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