MELANIE (MEL) MAIN

Throughout my career, I have worked in a range of challenging and rewarding senior roles in both the public and private sectors. I am an effective communicator across all levels of an organisation, and I form trusted relationships quickly by being effective and efficient, and doing what I say I will do. As a leader, I set high expectations for my team, and I empower them to be their best. My style employs collaboration, partnership, and advocacy for my team and my customers. My creative strategic thinking and collaborative approach enable insight and pathways that result in practical solutions to challenging problems. I have a successful history of getting things done and gaining progress against the odds. My work with NZDF, HainesAttract, NZ Police, Ministry of Education, and DIA has seen me using strategic planning skills and working alongside senior leadership teams to improve their teams, structures, and culture. I understand the machinery of government and how to be flexible and pragmatic while complying with policy. I have a strong customer service ethic and believe that my role is always to help others and make their lives better.

• Coaching and facilitating financial peace courses in the community.
• Wellesley College Parents Association.
• Board Chair, Silverstream School Board of Trustees.
• Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand Women Accountants Group.
• Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand Local Leadership Team.
• President Wallaceville Playcenter.
• Treasurer 25th Hutt Valley Girls Brigade Company.
• Review Silverstream School PTA's annual financial statements.
• Manage local sports teams, etc.

People and capability strategy planning and implementation in a range of contexts, including multiple organisations, Human Centered Design - problem solving, HR Generalist skills, Stakeholder engagement and management skills; collaboration, facilitation, and communication expertise, Relationship building and the ability to get things done against the odds, Project and change management. PRINCE2 Agile. PROSCI., Leading effective and resilient teams, Good knowledge government and public sector., Good knowledge of and experience in the people and capability field, Good network of relationships with stakeholders and practitioners across public sector organisations and agencies, Calm, adaptable, positive, hard-working, people-focused, analytic, strategic, and skilled at building trust, confidence, good working relationships, and resilient collaborations.