Julie Beijen

My core skills are a blend of strategic thinking, analytical skills, and operational delivery. I am highly competent in producing accountability reporting. I have a strong General Management resume developed within the Professional Service sector (Legal). Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed organisational expectations. Offering knack for building productive working relationships. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments to manage goals and team development. History of thriving in team-oriented environments.

• I currently oversee all aspects of the IPCA’s financial management, compliance, risk and assurance and accountability reporting, financial risk management, cash flow, project, and long-term forecast budgeting, Budget Bid preparation - including detailed response to business case analysis requests, oversight and liaison with AuditNZ/Appointed Auditor during annual Audit cycle.
• Accountability Reporting;

Briefing to the Incoming Minister (BIM), Briefing to Ministry of Justice on IPCA matters, Statement of Performance Expectations (SPE), Statement of Intent (SOI), Annual Report, Quarterly Performance Reporting to the Minister, response to written parliamentary questions, annual Justice Select Committee questionnaire and hearing attendances, OIA and Privacy requests, remodeling of performance analytics reporting, using Microsoft Power BI, Key Liaison during merger and acquisition, and due diligence processes (Truescape), Key Liaison contact for external government funding; Callaghan Innovation, NZTE Growth Grant (Truescape), crown-entity monitoring (IPCA-Ministry of Justice), Preparation of Tender/Proposal documentation, due-diligence disclosures for State and Federal government contracting (South America, Australia) procurement activities, administration of contracts across multiple jurisdictions (South America – Columbia, Brazil, Honduras, North America, Canada – Oil and Gas, Mining, renewable energy sectors) (Truescape), legislative compliance, taxation reporting and administration for all North American business activities (Truescape), foreign Currency and hedge fund administration (Truescape).

Responsibility for recruitment, onboarding and induction programmes, performance management, professional capability development, disciplinary procedures, compliance/employment legislation, remuneration review and strategy, succession planning, Key Personnel appointments, and delivery of HR strategy in complex small-to-medium sized Public Sector organisations and professional service businesses.  An excellent understanding of New Zealand employment law, experience in leading and supporting team members through periods of structural and operational change, including periods of uncertainty during merger and acquisition by global multinational (Truescape), led initiatives to help strengthen Executive/Management team diversity and culture. Bringing an Agile approach to HR Strategy within a rapidly growing and changing business (Truescape), 

I currently lead a team of seven staff and contractors deployed within the corporate teams of the IPCA, including the Board secretariat, investigation and complaint resolution support staff, operational advisors (legal), and specialist independent contractors (Communications, Engagement, Planning and Accountabilty), Stand-up Phase – IPCA Review of the Policing of the Parliament Protest. Including selection of HR/Recruitment contractor, specialist project manager, expert forensic/media content analysts, communications/visualisation specialists

• Happy to muck-in and get my hands on the tools if this is required – ground up experience and knowledge of operational service and project delivery. A genuine team-player, I trust in the capabilities and specialist skills of those with whom I work, an effective and confident delegator., adept at juggling multiple tasks and deadlines, over 10 years’ experience producing reports to deadlines, both my own and that of the staff I supervise. I can be relied on to deliver on time and to the required standard, awareness of Te Tiriti
• Waitangi obligations, supporting the use of Te Reo Māori, and understanding of tikanga Māori principles, advice to the Board and Board members on corporate services/operational issues as they arise, regular scheduled Board servicing and leadership of the secretariat that supports the Board (Gawith Burridge, Cameron& Co, Truescape, IPCA), familiarity with all aspects of compliance, internal policy documentation, health and safety practices and documentation, negotiation and management of external contracts and contractor relationships

Operationalisation of process change recommendations following Martin Jenkins independent review of funding model, complaints/investigations process and systems aimed at creating efficiencies, and managing resources more effectively (IPCA). Policy review, creating a unified approach to managing legislative, financial and HR decisions (IPCA). Modernisation of operational ‘toolbox’, automation for optimization of service delivery (Cameron & Co).

Advanced understanding of system networks and IT infrastructure. High-level of confidence and familiarity in management of external IT service support relationships, technical knowledge of systems architecture and security considerations. Specialist knowledge of legal and finance sector IT project management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, systems roll-out. Familiarity with legal practice management systems (InfinityLaw), through Beta-Testing site experience., Led project to use business intelligence to design, develop and implement a data interface tool, enabling trends and risks to be analysed resulting in evidence based operational decision making (Cameron & Co, Truescape, IPCA), Project Management of CRM system design and database migration. Including assisting in the design of a new case management system, testing workflows and wireframes, UAT testing and UIX (Cameron & Co, IPCA), Review of security environment (systems) and practices (behavioral) using Inspector General of Security and Intelligence (IGIS) and National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) frameworks, Experience of operating in an Agile Research and Development R&D production environment (Truescape Ltd), Website design and storyboarding

I am familiar with project management techniques and project management documentation. I was responsible for the initial planning and resourcing (stand-up phase) of the IPCA Review into the Police response to the protest activities at Parliament Grounds., Project management of CRM software development, data-migration projects, and system roll-out (Gawith Burridge, Cameron & Co, IPCA), Rapid stand-up of four new office sites following Christchurch Earthquakes (Cameron & Co). Successfully amalgamated four branch offices into one site. Project managed all build trades to complete new office development (Cameron & Co), Management of multiple concurrent projects to deliver updated systems across 50 pax multi-site Legal Firm – including selection of suppliers via RFP process, co-ordination of all build-trades, development of CRM software and subsidiary applications including precedents and online legal research resources, telephony system, remote access setups for satellite offices (Cameron & Co), Project Co-ordination, project budgeting, and operational delivery for office move and set-up of new offices (Gawith Burridge), Operationalised 2-day ‘stand-up’ of remote deployment during Covid19

• ALPMA (Australasian Legal Practice Managers Association)
• Public Sector Network – Corporate and Shared Services, Cyber Security and Risk Management, Security and Justice, Innovation and IT communities.
• Xero – Systems Administrator Certification
• DiversityWorks (Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) Practitioners – member organisation
• Independent Crown Entities, ICE Forum
• 2019. Change Leadership and Management
• 2017. Agile Professional. Project Management
• 2023. Kāpuhipuhi Wellington Uni Professional (Victoria University) – Workplace Te Reo Māori, Level 1 and 2
• 2023. Kāpuhipuhi Wellington Uni Professional (Victoria University) – Cyber Security, Level 2 and 3

This is my key strength. All other competencies stem from my ability to build relationships, gain understanding and develop strategic alliances within and between organisations. Through these relationships I have become adept at navigating the complex operational environment faced by legal and specialist professional service businesses. My time in the public sector has expanded the reach of my professional relationships, establishing communication conduits at multiple levels within the Justice sector., strong technology, systems, and service delivery knowledge, meaning I recognise opportunities beneficial to efficient operational delivery., excellent working knowledge of machinery of government, formal and informal communication channels., relatable experience, successes and failures and valuable lessons-learnt knowledge., confident presenter in group forums., enjoy meeting new people and helping teams work towards a common goal.

I sympathetically direct efforts towards a common goal. An active participant in senior leadership discussions. I listen to others and value their opinion. The principle of Manaakitanga is important to me – acknowledging the mana of others and the strength of teamwork. I do what I say I’ll do. I am comfortable and Influential in Board level discussions. I have proven experience collaborating with diverse stakeholder interests, and working with small and large corporate Boards. I invest my time and energy in relationships, seeking strategic alliances and connections. I am politically aware and business savvy, can deal with ambiguity in complex private and public sector stakeholder environments. I back my decision-making and judgement. I can convey strategic objectives, lead transformational change, and effectively communicate change proposals to ELT/Board.

I am a strategic big picture thinker, but I can change gears quickly to work on detailed implementation rollouts. I have a developing awareness of te ao Māori principles, embracing manaakitanga and whanaungatanga in the way that I interact with others. Project lead of EDI (Equity/Diversity/Inclusiveness) work programme under Papa Pounamu framework.

Available on request. 

Judge Colin Doherty 

Judge Kenneth Johnston KC

Liz Sinclair NZSM

Simon Murdoch NZSM

Passionate about all things Martinborough. I love the Wairarapa and greater Wellington region. A farmers daughter, you’ll find me on a tractor when I’m needed, or on a lambing beat if the farm is short of hands. A keen gardener and DIYer, creator of a great Pizza oven.