Michael Marr
Rolleston,CAN
Summary
Accomplished Manager with extensive experience at Christchurch City Council, specializing in risk assessment and operational efficiency. Demonstrated success in improving compliance and safety protocols while mentoring teams to achieve high performance. Proven expertise in conducting high-stakes investigations and delivering comprehensive training, ensuring compliance with security standards. Aiming to leverage these skills to drive continuous improvement and enhanced safety measures in future roles.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager
Christchurch City Council
06.2023 - Current
- Managing and leading the day-to-day activity of the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Team
- Planning and overseeing the Health, Safety and Wellbeing functions
- Establishing and maintaining key relationships, both internal and external
- Providing advice to Head of Service on Health, Safety and Wellbeing matters
- Managing and Leading Health, Safety and Wellbeing investigations
- Reporting to Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee and Executive Leadership on governance matters
- Mentoring and Training Staff in investigation and compliance related activities
- Covering Head of Service responsibilities during absences
Internal Audit Manager
Christchurch City Council
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Managing and leading the day-to-day activity of the Internal Audit Team
- Planning and overseeing the Audit Program
- Establishing and maintaining key relationships, both internal and external
- Supporting risk management
- Providing advice to Head of Service on audit matters
- Assisting with fraud related investigations and Protected Disclosures
- Reporting to Audit Risk Management Committee and Executive Leadership
Senior Security Advisor, Health, Safety, Wellbeing and Security Team
Kāinga Ora – Homes & Communities
06.2021 - 05.2023
- Implement PSR and office security protocols
- Conducted risk assessments and incident investigations
- Developed training modules and compliance audits
- Mentored staff on safety and security
Resource Management Investigator
Environment Canterbury (ECan)
02.2019 - 06.2021
- Plan and conduct prosecution-level investigations
- Develop and deliver investigation and compliance training
- Support CIMS model
Region Second in Command, Southern, NZDF Military Police
New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF)
12.2010 - 02.2019
- Plan and execute policing and operational activities at strategic and operational levels
- Guide, mentor, and lead staff through risk targeted policing activities and investigations
- Lead, plan guide and mentor staff on security and safety related activities
- Develop structures and processes to streamline work and outputs
- Plan and manage training courses and activities
- Plan and conduct investigations from minor to serious crime
- Instruct and develop training and procedures for Military Police
- Plan and conduct physical security and risk management activities
Education
Skills
- Evidence collection and preservation
- Risk assessment
- Compliance assessment
- Witness interviews
- Incident Analysis Skills
- Interview techniques
- Detailed report writing
- Online teaching
- Course evaluation
- Operational Efficiency Improvement
- Instructional practices
- Training coordination
- Adult learning principles
- Extensive Investigative Knowledge
- Effective Training Delivery
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager
Christchurch City Council
06.2023 - Current
Internal Audit Manager
Christchurch City Council
05.2023 - 06.2023
Senior Security Advisor, Health, Safety, Wellbeing and Security Team
Kāinga Ora – Homes & Communities
06.2021 - 05.2023
Resource Management Investigator
Environment Canterbury (ECan)
02.2019 - 06.2021
Region Second in Command, Southern, NZDF Military Police
New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF)
12.2010 - 02.2019
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