DELWYN EVANS'TE OKA
FEILDING,FEILDING
Summary
Dynamic CEO with a proven track record at Te Wakahuia Manawatu Trust, excelling in strategic visioning and operational excellence. Spearheaded initiatives that improved profitability and fostered a collaborative culture, while cultivating key stakeholder relationships. Renowned for inspirational leadership and financial acumen, driving organizational growth and team performance.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
Te Wakahuia Manawatu Trust
Highbury, Palmerston North
05.1995 - Current
- Overseen the daily operations of the organization and ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Recruited, trained, mentored, and managed employees at all levels within the organization.
- Cultivated relationships with external organizations to build partnerships that benefited both parties.
- Created program to promote new managers from within, leading to cohesive leadership structure.
- Led strategic planning and execution to enhance profitability and company growth.
- Improved profitability by accurately maintaining P&L to meet prime fiscal responsibility.
- Represented the organization at conferences, events, and networking activities as needed.
- Hired, trained, and mentored staff members to maximize productivity.
- Negotiated contracts with funders, always being proactive to secure new funding opportunities as they became available.
- Led the organization's Quality Improvement accreditation reviews every three years.
- Led the organizations' MSD SSL2 standards reviews biannually.
- Represents the organization on the Whānau Ora Governance Board and other strategic boards.
- Implemented workplace culture projects with significant success
- Assessed financial performance of the organization on a regular basis and identified areas for improvement.
- Spearheaded internal initiatives designed to foster collaboration among staff members.
- Signed and approved budgets for new funding and program initiatives.
- Directed long-term research initiatives to identify new markets for growth opportunities.
- Created and maintained relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, government agencies, and other industry partners.
- Managed executive team members to ensure successful execution of projects in a timely manner.
- Facilitated board meetings and provided leadership guidance to senior management.
- Monitored budgetary expenditures across multiple departments to ensure fiscal responsibility.
- Established policies and procedures that promoted an ethical work environment.
- Reviewed current systems and processes regularly for potential improvements or upgrades.
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
Director of Nursing Maori PHC Practice Development
MidCentral DHB Secondment
, Palmerston North
07.2006 - 07.2010
- Attended meetings with senior management personnel to provide updates on the progress of projects and initiatives being undertaken by the nursing practice development team.
- Worked in close partnership with the Director of Nursing PHC (non Maori)
- Planned and implemented programs of practice development for Maori nurses .
- Provided clinical guidance and direction to Māori PHC nursing staff to ensure quality outcomes for whānau.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Provided Cultural supervision and support to Maori nurses working in PHC
- Provided cultural skills in practice to general practice teams.
- Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing potential employees and making hiring decisions when appropriate.
- Assisted with the evaluation of staff performance in the Nursing Practice Development Team.
- I attended nursing educational graduations for Māori nurses in PHC.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of nursing care assessment frameworks for PHC.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of knowledge and skills frameworks for PHC nursing practice.
- Maintained regular and consistent communication to the PHC nursing community.
- Reported directly to the GM of Funding and Planning, ensuring reports were of a high standard and completed in a timely manner.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in PHC
University of Otago
Wellington12-2007
Specialty Nursing; Diploma Community Child And Fam
Whitireia Comunity Polytech
Wellington, NZ05-2003
Graduate Cert in Clinical Teaching
Christchurch College of Education
Christchurch11-2002
Diploma in Nursing
Manawatu Polytech
Palmerston North03-1993
Skills
- Executive presence
- Inspirational leadership
- Operational excellence
- Crisis management
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Customer focus
- Effective decision making
- Financial acumen
- Corporate governance
- Strategic visioning
- Innovation management
- Talent development
- Sustainable business models
- Succession planning
- Relationship building
- Resource allocation
- Policies and procedures
- Multitasking
- Business strategy
- Economic analysis
- Profit and loss management
- Strategic business planning
- Talent recruitment
- Board oversight
- Planning and coordination
- Quality control planning
- Approachable leader
- Operational efficiency
- Transformative leadership
- Employee motivation and performance
- Human resource information system HRIS
- Stakeholder engagement
- Analytical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Business consulting
- Time management abilities
- Turnaround management
- Business acumen
- Professionalism
- Investor relations
- Multitasking Abilities
- Project management
- Executive leadership
- Negotiation
- Community outreach
- Raising capital
- Media relations
- Team building
- Reliability
- Results orientation
- Relationship and team building
- Service delivery oversight
- Program oversight
- Business planning
- Consulting
- Operational analysis
- Project oversight
- Board reporting
- Excellent communication
- Time management
- Management team leadership
- Resource utilization
- Complex Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Effective communication
Affiliations
- I enjoy spending time with my whānau and mokopuna
- I support my marae, hapu, and iwi developments
- I enjoy connecting with whanau through sports, whanau gatherings, and holidays together
- I spend time making fairy gardens as my therapy and enjoyable pass time
- I enjoy celebrations with my staff whom I consider my extended whanau, attending their educational graduations and team buliding retreats often
Timeline
Director of Nursing Maori PHC Practice Development
MidCentral DHB Secondment
07.2006 - 07.2010
CEO
Te Wakahuia Manawatu Trust
05.1995 - Current
Post Graduate Diploma in PHC
University of Otago
Specialty Nursing; Diploma Community Child And Fam
Whitireia Comunity Polytech
Graduate Cert in Clinical Teaching
Christchurch College of Education
Diploma in Nursing
Manawatu Polytech
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