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Creative, outgoing, highly adaptable professional with 10 years service in the Royal New Zealand Navy. I bring a strong work ethic, proven leadership experience, and the ability to excel in fast-paced, diverse environments. Extensive personal travel has strengthened my communication skills, cultural awareness as well as a global perspective. Known for a positive attitude, strong teamwork and a natural ability to connect with people. Recently I have been drawn to create because I’m curious. Mostly personal projects for now — videos, ideas, little stories captured along the way. I’m drawn to movement, adventure, and finding beauty in the in-between moments. Practical enough to make it happen, creative enough to see it differently.…Creative, outgoing, highly adaptable professional with 10 years service in the Royal New Zealand Navy. I bring a strong work ethic, proven leadership experience, and the ability to excel in fast-paced, diverse environments. Extensive personal travel has strengthened my communication skills, cultural awareness as well as a global perspective. Known for a positive attitude, strong teamwork and a natural ability to connect with people. Recently I have been drawn to create because I’m curious. Mostly personal projects for now — videos, ideas, little stories captured along the way. I’m drawn to movement, adventure, and finding beauty in the in-between moments. Practical enough to make it happen, creative enough to see it differently.

Josephine Sharp

Photographer, Video Editor, Content Creator

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Creative, outgoing, highly adaptable professional with 10 years service in the Royal New Zealand Navy. I bring a strong work ethic, proven leadership experience, and the ability to excel in fast-paced, diverse environments. Extensive personal travel has strengthened my communication skills, cultural awareness as well as a global perspective. Known for a positive attitude, strong teamwork and a natural ability to connect with people. Recently I have been drawn to create because I’m curious. Mostly personal projects for now — videos, ideas, little stories captured along the way. I’m drawn to movement, adventure, and finding beauty in the in-between moments. Practical enough to make it happen, creative enough to see it differently.…Creative, outgoing, highly adaptable professional with 10 years service in the Royal New Zealand Navy. I bring a strong work ethic, proven leadership experience, and the ability to excel in fast-paced, diverse environments. Extensive personal travel has strengthened my communication skills, cultural awareness as well as a global perspective. Known for a positive attitude, strong teamwork and a natural ability to connect with people. Recently I have been drawn to create because I’m curious. Mostly personal projects for now — videos, ideas, little stories captured along the way. I’m drawn to movement, adventure, and finding beauty in the in-between moments. Practical enough to make it happen, creative enough to see it differently.

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Creative, outgoing, highly adaptable professional with 10 years service in the Royal New Zealand Navy. I bring a strong work ethic, proven leadership experience, and the ability to excel in fast-paced, diverse environments. Extensive personal travel has strengthened my communication skills, cultural awareness as well as a global perspective. Known for a positive attitude, strong teamwork and a natural ability to connect with people.

Recently I have been drawn to create because I’m curious. Mostly personal projects for now — videos, ideas, little stories captured along the way. I’m drawn to movement, adventure, and finding beauty in the in-between moments. Practical enough to make it happen, creative enough to see it differently.

Skills

Leadership

Experience Level

Leadership

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Hydrographic Surveyor at Royal New Zealand Navy

February 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019

Worked with other government agencies and participated in tri-service and multi-national exercises; delivered training and instruction in boat handling and survey techniques; managed younger members of the team and coordinated operational outputs to meet mission objectives; developed and maintained long-term effective relationships, supporting diversity and inclusion alongside SERR (sexual ethics and responsible relationships).

Navigator's Yeoman at Royal New Zealand Navy

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023

Sole charge of the frigates navigation and chart updates portfolio; maintained energy and enthusiasm during a 15-month deployment; bridge watch keeper and chief quartermaster; responsible for safe navigation and bridge watch procedures, training junior sailors, and assisting the Navigator/Executive Officer; served as helmsman during safety-critical and war-fighting scenarios such as refueling at sea, anchoring, berthing/slipping and quick-draw exercises.

ELS Instructor (Experiential Leadership Squadron) at Royal New Zealand Navy

January 1, 2024 - Present

Teach sailing skills, yacht handling, navigation basics, seamanship and safety procedures to new recruits; build confidence and resilience in individuals with little to no prior sailing experience; adapt instructional style to suit different learning needs, personalities and confidence levels; assess performance and provide constructive feedback; plan and lead multi-day sailing trips including detailed passage planning and logistics; coordinate equipment provisioning and scheduling; conduct risk assessments, weather analysis and safety briefings prior to each voyage.

Team Leader at Royal New Zealand Navy

January 1, 2016 - Present

Led multi-location teams in high-stakes environments, ensuring clear communication, sound judgement, and strong stakeholder relationships. Balanced operational requirements with personnel welfare, managed risk, and aligned resources to a busy programme. Drove discipline, safety, and performance across diverse teams and deployed assets.