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Lisa Jones

Kapiti,WGN

Summary

I am a highly driven General Manager successful at implementing strategic approaches to drive great organisational outcomes. Recognised for performance excellence in operations and stakeholder relationships. Successful at motivating, training and developing team members to ensure organisational excellence. I have a track record of leading financially strong and successful organisations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Cricket Wellington
Wellington
06.2023 - Current
  • Manage a highly effective, award-winning community team that is a leading association within community cricket in New Zealand.
  • Sole responsibility for the Basin Reserve Trust relationship, including compiling the budget, statement of intent strategy document, and presenting and reporting to the councilors at the Wellington City Council. I am leading the project to fund and replace the LED screen at the Cello Basin Reserve, as well as negotiating the successful bid with NZ Cricket to host the upcoming England test.
  • Hold strong relationships with key stakeholders at Cricket Wellington including clubs, New Zealand Cricket (both from the community and events team perspective), Basin Reserve Trust trustees, Wellington City Councilors and officers, WellingtonNZ, Cricket Wellington staff and various life members.
  • Hold close relationships with Class 4 gaming funders and sponsors

A-League Match Commissioner

Australian A-League
Sydney
12.2022 - Current
  • Work closely with the High Performance teams in the A-League
  • Responsible for all match day logistics, including the requirements of the teams, health and safety for teams and spectators and reporting to the A-League on the match day events and any incidents
  • Travel with the team when they play out of town home games and liaise with the relevant stadiums on the game requirements

CEO

Wellington Hockey
Wellington
01.2020 - 06.2023
  • Led Wellington Hockey from a position of financial challenge through Covid and successfully improved the financial situation.
  • Worked with commercial sponsors and brought in significant revenue and improved opportunities for the Hockey community.
  • Established and cultivated successful partnerships with Class 4 gaming organisations, leading to significant revenue growth.
  • Led a turf renewal project worth $1m at Fraser Park, including bringing in all revenue needed
  • Worked closely with the High Performance teams to ensure they had everything required to be successful on the field.
  • Delivered timely reports to Board, significantly enhancing the organisation during my tenure.
  • Led the Hockey NZ Strengthen and Adapt project as the lead associations representative, resulting in system change within the Hockey network.

Operations Manager

Capital Football
Wellington
07.2012 - 12.2019
  • Managed community football across the Greater Wellington Region
  • Held relationships with all councils and turf managers to ensure the facilities for the football community were as high quality as they can be.
  • Provided effective support and leadership as the second-in-command.
  • Developed strong connections with NZ Football and participated in various working groups including Futsal and the National League review

Skills

  • Strong Leadership experience
  • Financial management
  • Outstanding relationship skills
  • Excellent understanding of the sports sector both from a High performance and Community perspective
  • Commercial experience
  • Staff management skills

Accomplishments

Sport Wellington Trish McKelvey Leadership Award 2018

Outward Bound Women in Leadership Course March 2019

Sport Wellington Leading Leaders Course 2019

Sport NZ Emerging Leader Course 2019

Affiliations

Walking

Reading

Spending time with family and friends

Board Experience

BOARD EXPERIENCE

Amateur Sports Association – Current Board member

Toitu Poneke Board – Current  Board member

Capital Football – Board member 2008-2012

NZ Football Advisory Group

NZ Football National League Review Member

Timeline

General Manager

Cricket Wellington
06.2023 - Current

A-League Match Commissioner

Australian A-League
12.2022 - Current

CEO

Wellington Hockey
01.2020 - 06.2023

Operations Manager

Capital Football
07.2012 - 12.2019

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