Agency

Professional Experience

Over the past decade, I have specialized in the private and government insurance sectors, leading teams managing claim portfolios post-Canterbury earthquakes. My experience in time-critical projects has honed my analytical and technical skills, enabling me to build solution-focused teams and deliver strategic, operational solutions under high-pressure, deadline-driven conditions.

In 2018, I contributed to revitalizing EQC’s internal claim management processes, collaborating to design and implement an optimal framework for efficiency, stakeholder engagement, and successful negotiation outcomes.

Returning to the private sector in 2019, I led and trained specialty motor claims teams through the COVID-19 pandemic, adapting quickly and mastering new skills in financial services, particularly in farm and heavy machinery claims.

In early 2021, I was appointed Product Owner (PO) for Suncorp’s Safe Agile initiative, Momentum. This role expanded my understanding of enterprise support and IT service delivery, managing products for IBM, Salesforce, Guidewire, Google, and Adobe. My success led to coordinating and fronting the uplift of business capabilities to meet mandatory climate disclosure requirements and participating in refreshing our Agile Centre of Excellence to enhance efficiency and value delivery.

Personal Summary 

I am an enthusiastic and nature-loving individual who thrives on an active and fulfilling lifestyle. Embracing early starts and productive days, I find joy in outdoor adventures, particularly camping by the beach. My ideal vacations involve immersing myself in the tranquillity of nature, though I equally cherish visits to my parents in Tauranga, where I can enjoy the warmer climate during winter. While I possess a bubbly personality, I deeply value quality time with my husband and family, often favouring quiet moments reading in the garden over the hustle and bustle of city life. My commitment to balance, community and family-centric values defines my approach to life and work.

I have been leading technology teams for more than 15 years, in various organisations.
I get a real kick out of helping people progress their careers, this has been a focus for me for some time, particularly in my current role. I have developed a career growth framework, which is being used to guide development conversations and as a tool for setting goals across the organisation.

I am interested in people leadership, people experience, people and culture – I have recently started work on an Employee Experience Design certification through Excellent’s EX design school.

With 10+ years of marketing experience, I am a generalist marketer with strong knowledge of all marketing functions. I possess strong commercial skills that can be applied to many marketing roles. Skilled and passionate about content marketing and strategy, I like to drive results for business owners.I can work sole charge or with a team to design and deliver campaigns. 

Hello, I’m Kat!

An organiser, problem solver, multi-tasker and collaborator with 8+ years in project management, marketing, events and operations.

I’m inspired by the potential of strategy and design to define how humans interact and engage with products.

For my next career step, I’m seeking a project management role where I can where I can combine creativity, strategic planning and problem solving to successfully manage projects through to completion.

An intuitive planner and naturally analytical, I have developed marketing and social media strategies that grew audiences and project managed 300+ attendee business events as well as optimised internal processes to create a better experience for staff.

Now, I’m on a mission to channel these skills in a creative and challenging role where I can combine creativity, strategic planning and problem solving to successfully manage projects.

Over 18 years operational & financial accounting experience in varied industry area including month, quarter and year end consolidated reporting, budgeting and forecasting, cash flow reporting and variance analysis. Highly motivated and enterprising Management Accountant with good knowledge of systems and operations.Able to use own initiative, working alone or as part of a team under pressure to meet deadlines and objectives. Excellent communication and organizational skills, a strong work ethic and determination to
succeed. Enthusiastic learner, eager to meet new challengers for career advancement.

Management Accounting / Financial Analysis /Forecasting /Cash Management /Budgeting Cost
Reductions /Technology Integration / Efficiency Improvements/Regulatory Compliance

Kia ora,

I am currently seeking Associate Product Owner and Scrum master roles in Auckland or remotely around New Zealand/Australia.

I have a combined 8 years professional experience in IT, Education and Customer service and certifications in User Experience Design (UX), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) and Certified Scrum Master (CSM).

I pride myself in being an adaptable, inquisitive and empathetic collaborator with a growth mindset – and I am actively participating in Agile and Product conferences and events.

Seeking full-time and contract roles.