John Cameron
Summary
Experienced collaborative leader with over 20 years in senior Business Management, Operational Management, and Business Development. Skilled in HR, H&S, P&L, and Change Management within large business entities. Successfully set up two greenfield business entities, achieving financial success. Proficient in managing multi-site locations, promoting autonomy through high trust modeling. Strong advocate for team leadership and change management, constantly seeking innovative ideas to enhance service delivery. Effective in coaching and mentoring to empower individuals to excel in their roles and build cohesive teams. Proven track record in developing staff through industry training programs, fostering confidence and progression to middle-senior management levels. Skilled in budget management, financial acumen, and relationship building across government agencies and local councils. Comfortable in public engagements and committed to upholding Te Tiriti Waitangi principles while proficient in Te Reo me ona Tikanga. Proud of Maori, Scottish, and Irish heritage.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Auckland Operations Manager
Continuous Group
General Manager
Accessone Ltd
- X 3 Branches
Regional Manager
Hirequip Bop
- X 6 Branches
Area Manager
Instant Access
Navy Diver, Marine Mechanic
Royal New Zealand Navy
- RNZN
Group Operations Manager
Manukau Urban Maori Authority
01.2021 - Current
- General operational oversight of all areas of service delivery including 52 Government and local Government Contracts.
- Management of operations for a staff consisting of up to 110 people as well as an Early Childhood Centre, a Kura Primary School, Waatea Radio Station and more recently the co-operational logistic delivery of kai and medical care packs for the Tamaki Makaurau Collective of maraes. (14 in total)
- Further responsibilities have included the maintenance and upkeep of Nga Whare Waatea Marae, Operational Event Management for Government Officials including the Prime Minister and many of the Ministerial Portfolios conducting Hui at Nga Whare Waatea.
- Working in conjunction with other managers to collaboratively design contract proposals, reporting strategies and dashboards. Co-oversight with HR Manager of all Health, Safety and resilience matters relating to the delivery of services and wellbeing of staff on and off the premises. 2IC to CEO.
Operations Manager
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Daily management of 3 branches across Auckland including 4 Sales staff, 6 technicians, 2 x logistics coordinators and 400 units of plant.
- Operational and logistics delivery and reconciliation of daily operations. Managing contractors, customer service escalations and repairs as well as supplier relationships.
- Daily customer relationship responsibilities. Monthly financial reporting.
- 4-Month Secondment
General Manager
Upright Access Systems Ltd
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Manage and lead all aspects of general business encompassing administration, sales and marketing, developing, growing and operating the business providing high quality access advice and services to internal and external clients.
- Pro-actively develop UAS market position and provide a lead in the sale of UAS services and development of business opportunities across all sectors and ranges of service within the Auckland Region
- Strategic planning, company culture, training and development, client management, team management and succession planning as well as P&L oversight.
General Manager/Director Owner
Scaftech Ltd
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Responsible for the implementation of a new business utilizing a hybrid scaffolding system imported from Sweden.
- All areas of Business Development, Sales, Operations, H&S and H/R, Administration and Scaffolding.
- Day to day management of all aspects of the company.
- Business Development of New Business. Maintenance of existing and new customers. Development of opportunities to introduce value added extras to client expectation
Education
Bachelor of Applied Management -
Masters - undefined
Business Management
Construction Site Health & Safety
Te Reo me ōna Tikanga
Skills
- BAAppMgmt - Bachelor of Applied Management (Distinction)
- Enrolled to Masters February 2025
- Extensive Operational and change management experience
- Skilled in HR practices
- Budget/profit and Loss management
- Project Management
- Building relationships with people to collaborate and create lasting relationships
- Strong strategic and operational experience and thrive on seeking information and knowledge to undertake positive outcomes
- Adept at ensuring every point of contact is met with manaaki
- Professional attitude building confidence and mutual respect
- Thrives on challenges that are not always orthodox and look to accept each challenge as an opportunity to learn
- Visionary and a realist and are not hung up on specific ways of doing things
- Can work from a blank canvas and with optimal focus
- Goal orientated to achieve personal and professional outcomes
Certification
- Management Certificate in Hire Plant & Machinery
- Diploma of Sales Practice
- Certificate in Best Practice Guild lines for Scaffolding
- Advanced Scaffolding Certificate in Scaffolding and Swinging Stages
- RNZN Certificate in engine room watch keeping
- Certificate of Law and Practice
Timeline
Group Operations Manager
Manukau Urban Maori Authority
01.2021 - Current
Operations Manager
01.2020 - 01.2021
General Manager
Upright Access Systems Ltd
01.2019 - 01.2020
General Manager/Director Owner
Scaftech Ltd
01.2013 - 01.2019
Auckland Operations Manager
Continuous Group
General Manager
Accessone Ltd
Regional Manager
Hirequip Bop
Area Manager
Instant Access
Navy Diver, Marine Mechanic
Royal New Zealand Navy
Masters - undefined
Business Management
Construction Site Health & Safety
Te Reo me ōna Tikanga
Bachelor of Applied Management -
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