Lauri Shearman
Christchurch
Summary
Seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience within government, corporate, and for-purpose organizations, understanding and addressing the needs of individuals, teams, and communities. A way finder who competently finds a way through multi-dimensional challenges. Strong interpersonal skills foster inclusive environments that enhance stakeholder relationships and promote belonging. Committed to identifying key areas and implementing forward-thinking strategies to drive impactful change. Expertise in developing targeted coaching and training strategies for individuals and teams.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Manager (Contract)
Neighbourhood Support
, Christchurch
04.2025 - Current
- ORGANISATION OVERVIEW - Neighbourhood Support Christchurch is a registered charity that actively establishes neighbourhood groups, to increase community resilience to crime and emergencies.
- Funding applications, funding, and sponsorship opportunities. I wrote and submitted applications.
- Directed team efforts and initiatives.
- Oversaw complete personnel administration.
- Protected the organizations' purpose by writing and submitting funding and sponsorship applications.
- Relationship management with key community partners
Wellness & People Outcomes Manager
Downer NZ - TREC Alliance
, New Zealand
10.2023 - 11.2024
- Company Overview: The TREC Alliance consists of three tier one infrastructure companies who are together working with NZTA and KiwiRail to rebuild the North Islands' East Coast roads and rail following Cyclone Gabrielle
- Designed and implemented TREC Wellness Strategic Plan
- Identified key initiatives to support community development/legacy outcomes and partnered with training team
- Partnered, Identified and delivered key inclusion and belonging initiatives and events with Occupational Health and Communications and Engagement Teams
- Partnered, Implemented and delivered key inclusion initiatives with Pou Team and Communications
- Supported key organisational leads with employee challenges
- Identified, established and managed key stakeholder relationships, both internally and externally, including with mana whenua
- Identified and reported operational risks to leadership
- Partnered with local training providers to contribute to TREC mission
- Partnered with Training Manager, Occupational Health, Communications and Engagement and all People and Culture team members
- The TREC Alliance consists of three tier one infrastructure companies who are together working with NZTA and KiwiRail to rebuild the North Islands' East Coast roads and rail following Cyclone Gabrielle
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
In Work Success Manager
Downer NZ
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Company Overview: Downer is a tier one infrastructure company
- I led a team of advisors (coaches) who worked collaboratively with line managers and new employees to support successful employment outcomes
- This included working closely with Learning & Development leads, other programme managers and Kaihatu
- I contributed to a number of nominations and awards including the prestigious Deloittle Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Award win
- Presented and facilitated to Senior Managers, Line Managers, and employees
- Designed, implemented and facilitated - Line Manager Training
- Designed, implemented and facilitated - personal development modules
- Managed and led three transition to work programmes
- Designed, implemented and delivered the Te Ara Hou programme (Māori second chance programme), Approx
- 25 employees through this programme
- Reviewed and redesigned, implemented and delivered the Whanake ki te Ora programme (Māori health improvement programme), Approx
- 50 employees through this programme
- Conducted regular critical programme reviews
- Partnered across wider team, assisting with problem solving and team objectives
- Identified, established and managed key internal and external stakeholder relationships
- Identified employment risks and implemented changes to mitigate
- Worked collaboratively with relevant team leaders
- Led a team of five coaches and advisors
- Identified team training needs and arranged suitable training
- Downer is a tier one infrastructure company
In Work Success Advisor
Downer NZ
01.2018 - 01.2020
- In this role I designed, implemented and developed the award winning HRNZ programme named InWork Success
- This programme supported employees to be successful at work
- Implemented the In-Work Success Programme
- Winner of the Workforce Experience Programme of the Year 2019 at the HRINZ awards, "Lauri was pivotal to the success of this programme"
- 600 (approx.) employees through this programme
- 2018-2024
- Managed a diverse range of new employees into the Downer business
- Designed and implemented the support programme for new to Downer rangatahi
- Identified and reported risks to respective teams
Office Manager
Metro Decorating Ltd
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: Metro Decorating Ltd is a small to medium painting company
- I managed all the office and employment matters
- Job Management, Accounting, Health and Safety, Customer Liaison, Human Resources
- Property Management, managed the businesses property portfolio, including sourcing tenants and tenancy tribunal matters
- Metro Decorating Ltd is a small to medium painting company
Senior Police Officer (Sworn Officer)
NZ Police
01.1998 - 01.2015
- Front Line, Investigations Unit, CCTV Manager, and Family Harm
- Family Harm Team - 5 years
- Co-ordinated multi-agency support networks
- Built rapport and engaged with a wide range of people
- Built, implemented and supported safety plans for family harm victims
- These safety plans often included a first response plan, house alarm and co-ordinated agency response
- Partnered with and sought advice from migrant and refugee experts, Iwi Liasion Officers and specialised cultural groups
- Established relationships with non-government agencies, including Women's Refuge, Richmond Fellowship, Comcare Org, Salvation Army, Saint Vincent De Paul
- Liaised and coordinated with government departments, including Corrections, Ministry of Justice and Oranga Tamariki
- Identified and reported inter-agency systemic gaps
- Front Line, Investigations, CCTV Manager - 12 years
- Officer in Charge of various arrest and enquiry files
- Prepared Court files, worked with offenders, victims and witnesses
- Interviewed both offenders and witnesses
- CCTV Manager - managed 40 volunteers
- Partnered with Christchurch City Council
- Attended numerous emergency situations, including vehicle accidents and sudden deaths
Education
Tick for Governance
Community Networks Aotearoa
Wellington03-2025
Bachelor of Applied Management (HR) - Human Resources
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ09-2023
National Certificate in Office Systems & Practices - L4 Includes Accounting Principles & Practices L5
Ara Canterbury
Christchurch02-2000
Skills
- Big-picture strategic thinker
- Governance / Memberships
- Community engagement
- Stakeholder management
- Team leadership
- Wellness initiatives
- Conflict resolution
- Operational management
- Systems implementor
Accomplishments
- First Aid Certificate - current
- Tick For Governance
- Te Ara Maramatanga (Te Tiriti
- Waitangi)
- Engaging Pasifika
- Train the Trainer Accreditation
- Mental Health First Aid
- Motivational Interviewing
- Tikanga training
- Pepeha training session
Memb
- HRNZ - Workplace Experience Award, 2019
- Police Service Medal, 2014
Team Achievements
- Toho Awards, Employer Recognition Nomination 2022 (For work done with MSD and the Limited Services Volunteer Programme)
- Mana Tāngata Māori HR Award - HRNZ 2022
- Deloitte Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Award 2019
- Cultural Celebration - Finalist Diversity Works - 2019
- Tomorrows Workforce - Finalist Diversity Works - 2019
Qualifications Awards
- Coach and Influencer
- Facilitator and content creator
- Stakeholder & Relationship Management
- Operations Support
- Employment Relations Knowledge
- Competent working in Te Ao Māori
- Sound knowledge of Te Tiriti
- Waitangi
- People Manager and Leader
- Big picture future focused thinker
- Broader and Social Outcomes
- Culture Leader
- Wellness Champion
- Community Development
Affiliations
You will find me moutain biking or on the ocean in the weekends. During the week I keep active with a swimming membership and walking the neighbourhood with my border collie, Frosty. I enjoy a good night out with friends or night at the movies where I force myself to sit still.
Timeline
Acting Manager (Contract)
Neighbourhood Support
04.2025 - Current
Wellness & People Outcomes Manager
Downer NZ - TREC Alliance
10.2023 - 11.2024
In Work Success Manager
Downer NZ
01.2020 - 01.2023
In Work Success Advisor
Downer NZ
01.2018 - 01.2020
Office Manager
Metro Decorating Ltd
01.2015 - 01.2017
Senior Police Officer (Sworn Officer)
NZ Police
01.1998 - 01.2015
Tick for Governance
Community Networks Aotearoa
Bachelor of Applied Management (HR) - Human Resources
Ara Institute of Canterbury
National Certificate in Office Systems & Practices - L4 Includes Accounting Principles & Practices L5
Ara Canterbury
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