Mountain biking, hiking, snowboarding, salsa dancing, strength training, sauna/cold plunge
Kirsty Pringle
21 Malvern Road,Wanaka
Summary
Planning professional with strong foundation in project management and people skills. Known for consulting and collaborating effectively with stakeholders and members of the public. Valued for adaptability in dynamic environments and a strong understanding of political constraints in both central and local government.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facility Manager
Wanaka Watersports Facility Trust
11.2023 - Current
- Responding to emergencies, managing repairs, maintenance, security
- Ensuring adherence to resource consent conditions and bylaws
- Liaising with QLDC Parks and Recreation around parking, reserve management and public toilets
Pilates/Yoga/Group Fitness Instructor
Self-employed
03.2023 - Current
Policy Analyst
Ministry For The Environment
01.2021 - 02.2023
- As a communications and engagement advisor I managed relationships with external stakeholders of the Resource Management legislative Reform project
- Coordinated webinars and workshops for stakeholders and local government
- Prepared briefing notes, presentations and supporting documents for directors and the Minister for the Environment
- Writing concise communication for the website and key stakeholders
- Advised the Minister’s office on which capacity to meet certain groups
- Applied project management skills to adapt to changing priorities and meet dynamic deadlines
Resource Management Reform Project Coordinator
Ministry For The Environment
02.2020 - 12.2020
- Worked closely with the Programme Manager to support the Resource Management Review Panel, while acting as a personal assistant to two directors in Auckland and Wellington
- Built strong networks across multiple teams, adapting to different personalities & working styles
- Invoicing, procurement contracts, purchase orders, organizing travel & team away days
- Used negotiation skills to defer non-urgent requests, rationalize non-essential meetings and implement general procedural improvements for the Auckland Policy Office
- Proactively engaged with colleagues to meet frequently changing Parliamentary deadlines
Inquiry Coordinator
Department of Internal Affairs
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted secretariat, legal team and panel members of the Auckland Fuel Disruption Inquiry to complete their report under tight timeframes
- Coordinating and filing various information requests under the OIA
- Diary management, scheduling interviews, communicating process and timeframes to Inquiry participants and oil company executives
- Arranged workshops, forums and liaised with Private Secretaries in the Minister’s Office
Environmental Planner
Watercare Services
10.2012 - 10.2014
- Worked closely with the consenting and legal teams to submit on relevant policy documents
- Collaborating with utility operators and Auckland Council to draft infrastructure provisions of the Unitary Plan.
- Educated subcontractors and operations team on resource consent conditions and plan obligations
- Consulting with iwi and environmental advisory groups
Submission and Hearing Coordinator
Auckland Council
10.2011 - 07.2012
- Supported policy leads on Auckland’s 30-year Spatial Plan development
- Managed submissions, hearings, and public engagement
- Lead subject matter expert for the infrastructure chapter
Education
Bachelor of Planning (Hons) -
Auckland University
Skills
- Effective communicator
- Proactive problem-solving
- Professional and approachable demeanor
- Establishes rapport effectively
- Balances key details with bigger picture
- Maintains composure in high-pressure situations
- Microsoft Office / Adobe
- Basic knowledge of Te Reo & tikanga
Certification
- Certificate in Project Management
- Certified Personal Trainer
- Yoga Instructor
- Pilates Instructor
- Workplace First Aid
Interests
Timeline
Facility Manager
Wanaka Watersports Facility Trust
11.2023 - Current
Pilates/Yoga/Group Fitness Instructor
Self-employed
03.2023 - Current
Policy Analyst
Ministry For The Environment
01.2021 - 02.2023
Resource Management Reform Project Coordinator
Ministry For The Environment
02.2020 - 12.2020
Inquiry Coordinator
Department of Internal Affairs
04.2019 - 08.2019
Environmental Planner
Watercare Services
10.2012 - 10.2014
Submission and Hearing Coordinator
Auckland Council
10.2011 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Planning (Hons) -
Auckland University
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