Carolyn Pezaro
Upper Hutt,WGN
Summary
A dedicated professional with a natural affinity for people. Brings superior interpersonal skills, leadership acumen and consulting expertise. Will foster a strategic vision of group success and lead the team in achieving all objectives.
Adept at establishing trust and credibility with all stakeholders, identifying key priorities and communicating concepts to groups and individuals to obtain optimum performance. Experienced in recognizing clients' needs, applying behavioral science knowledge and providing exemplary leadership in a range of environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Psychology
New Zealand Defence Force
02.2021 - Current
- Led my team through a strategy and operating model review, developing a military psychology capability that meets future security environment challenges
- Driven development of work to understand psychosocial hazards and risk across the organisation, equipping executive leaders with the knowledge and tools to take action
- Worked as New Zealand representative for a FVEY research group progressing initiatives across the spectrum of people challenges
- Worked effectively in fast-paced, complex and challenging environments.
- Navigated competing stakeholder demands in a resource poor environment to achieve key outputs for NZDF in the area of domestic and deployed mental health support to military personnel in the wake of critical incidents
Head of Air Force Psychology
Royal New Zealand Air Force
12.2016 - 12.2019
- Managed a geographically dispersed team of Air Force Psychologists to deliver psychological services
- Provided advice and guidance to senior Air Force leaders on personnel and human resource issues
- led a large scale change management project to align the recruit to training pipeline
Air Force Psychologist
Royal New Zealand Air Force
01.2007 - 12.2016
- Provided coaching and performance development assistance to leaders
- designed and delivered leadership and team development training across the Air Force
- Provided psychological support to personnel working in adverse conditions
United Nations Military Observer
United Nations Truce Supervision Organisation
03.2010 - 03.2011
- Working in within a multi-national force to monitor the peace treaty between Israel, Syria and Lebanon
Education
Master's of Strategic Studies - Political Studies
Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington12.2020
Master of Counselling Studies - Education
Massey University
Palmerston North12.2015
Master of Arts - Psychology
Massey University
Palmerston North, NZ12.2005
Skills
- Leadership and Management
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Strategic Thinking
- Motivating and Driving Team Performance
- Tackling Complex Problems
- Organisational Development
Accomplishments
- 2022 NZDF Diversity and Inclusion Award
- 2020 Chief of Air Force Commendation
Timeline
Director of Psychology
New Zealand Defence Force
02.2021 - Current
Head of Air Force Psychology
Royal New Zealand Air Force
12.2016 - 12.2019
United Nations Military Observer
United Nations Truce Supervision Organisation
03.2010 - 03.2011
Air Force Psychologist
Royal New Zealand Air Force
01.2007 - 12.2016
Master's of Strategic Studies - Political Studies
Victoria University of Wellington
Master of Counselling Studies - Education
Massey University
Master of Arts - Psychology
Massey University
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