Highly capable to hold roles in People Management, Workforce Lead and Planning, Change and People Project Management, or Policy and Governance; with 14 years military experience. Leads teams to drive optimal workforce performance and development. Developed workforce planning and resource allocation strategies. Delivered change management solutions to improve operational efficiency and outcomes. Managed cross-functional teams to meet strategic objectives. Ensured governance and policy compliance through participation in key decision-making. Successfully managed budgets for training, logistics, and personnel remuneration. Built and maintained strong professional relationships across multidisciplinary teams and interagency contracts. Facilitated training and presentations to drive organisational learning and development. Applied strategic problem-solving and planning to support complex project progression.
Hi, I’m
Megan Shaw
Leader, Change Agent, Nurse, Retired Army.
Raumati Beach,WGN
Summary
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
New Zealand Defence Force (Army)
Specialist Officer
11.2010 - 01.2025
Job overview
- Led and developed healthcare teams, ensuring optimal workforce performance
- Managed budgets for training, logistics, and personnel remuneration effectively
- Delivered impactful presentations and facilitated training sessions in corporate settings
- Applied strong problem-solving and planning skills to achieve mission objectives
- Participated in governance, ensuring policy compliance and strategic decision-making
- Built and maintained international relations through effective collaboration and diplomacy
- Completed operational service in Afghanistan, supporting key mission objectives
- Delivered humanitarian aid and training across the South West Pacific
- Attended and facilitated international congresses, enhancing global defense relations
- Managed inter-agency contracts with Te Whatu Ora, St John, and NZDF
- Finalist in Manawatu 2018 Entrepreneur/Business Startup Innovation competition
- Led as Isolation Facility Manager during the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020-2021
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
- Implemented new training programs for staff, leading to higher employee retention rates and better overall performance.
Christchurch Hospital
Staff Nurse
01.2009 - 01.2010
Job overview
- Effectively managed time to prioritise patient care in fast-paced environments
- Built therapeutic and professional relationships with patients and healthcare teams
- Maintained accurate and detailed written documentation for patient records
- Educated patients on treatments, recovery, and ongoing health management
- Responded calmly and efficiently under stressful, high-pressure situations
- Delivered clear, concise verbal communication to patients and medical staff
Education
NZDFNZDF Command And Staff College
Intermediate Command And Staff Course (Joint) from Military Leadership And Management
08-2024
University Overview
PROSCINZDF
PROSCI Change Management Practitioner from Change Management
02-2024
University Overview
Institute For Leadership Development NZDF
Lead Systems Leadership Course from Lead Systems
01.2023
University Overview
Lean Six Sigma TrainingNZDF
LSS White Belt from Performance And Quality Assurance Training
04-2020
University Overview
Universal College of LearningUCOL Palmerston North
Bachelor of Nursing from Nursing
07-2009
University Overview
Skills
- People Management
- Workforce Planning
- Change Management
- Project Management
- Policy and Governance
- Team Leadership
- Budget Management
- Training and Development
- Problem Solving
- Strategic Planning
Timeline
Specialist Officer
New Zealand Defence Force (Army)
11.2010 - 01.2025
Staff Nurse
Christchurch Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2010
NZDF
Intermediate Command And Staff Course (Joint) from Military Leadership And Management
PROSCI
PROSCI Change Management Practitioner from Change Management
Institute For Leadership Development
Lead Systems Leadership Course from Lead Systems
Lean Six Sigma Training
LSS White Belt from Performance And Quality Assurance Training
Universal College of Learning
Bachelor of Nursing from Nursing
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Notable Information
Notable Information
- Completed operational service in Afghanistan, supporting key mission objectives.
- Delivered humanitarian aid and training across the South West Pacific.
- Attended and facilitated international congresses, enhancing global defense relations.
- Managed inter-agency contracts with Te Whatu Ora, St John, and NZDF.
- Finalist in Manawatu 2018 Entrepreneur/Business Startup Innovation competition.
- Led as Isolation Facility Manager during the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020-2021.
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