Moyra MacCalman
Christchurch,CAN
Summary
Dynamic Deputy National Operations Manager at NZDF with a proven track record in budget management and change management. Successfully led teams through restructuring while enhancing operational efficiency and developing talent. Adept at writing SOPs and fostering best practices and care. Stakeholder engagement, driving performance and compliance across multiple bases.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy National Operations Manager
NZDF
Christchurch, Christchurch
12.2025 - Current
- To manage health outputs for 5 NZDF bases to ensure deplorable personnel
- Manage multiple million dollar budgets
- Qualified Prosci change manager
- Led teams through an extended restructure
- Writing and implementing SOPs
- Developing managers and teams
- Leading Māori Health Initiatives and development of a National Maori Health Plan
Regional Health Manager
NZDF
Christchurch
07.2023 - 12.2025
Team Leader
Pegasus Health contracted to Oranga Tamariki
Christchurch
03.2018 - 07.2023
- Coordinated team activities to ensure effective service delivery for youth and families.
- Mentored staff in implementing best practices for case management and support services.
- Facilitated training sessions to enhance team skills and knowledge in client engagement.
Diabetes Specialist Nurse
Nurse Maude
Christchurch
02.2018 - 02.2019
Team Leader
Corrections
Christchurch
03.2011 - 02.2018
- Developed operational procedures to streamline workflows within the organization.
- Conducted regular team meetings to discuss challenges and improve collaboration efforts.
- Evaluated staff performance to identify development needs and promote continuous improvement.
- Monitored daily workflow to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Resolved customer complaints in an effective manner while maintaining a high level of customer service.
Registered Nurse
Corrections
Christchurch
03.2008 - 03.2011
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plan
- Administered medications and treatments to diverse patient populations.
- Subject Matter expert in Hepatitis C and Diabetes.
Registered Nurse BMTU
Greater Glasgow Health Board
Glasgow
02.2006 - 09.2007
Registered Nurse, NICU
CDHB
Christchurch
Registered Nurse BMTU
CDHB
Christchurch
Charge Nurse Manager Bio-Bank/ChargeNurse Manager Bio-Bank/ChargNurse Manager Bio-Bank/CharNurse Manager Bio-Bank/ChaNurse Manager Bio-Bank/ChNurse Manager Bio-Bank/CNurse Manager Bio-Bank/Nurse Manager Bio-Bank/Cancer Research Intern
Greater Glasgow Health Board
Glasgow
Education
NZQ - Occupational Health And Safety
NZDF
Christchurch 07.2026 - 07.2026
Change Management
Prosci
Wellington 07.2025 - 07.2025
Postgraduate Diploma - Health Sciences
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Christchurch 02.2019 - 12.2019
Post-Graduate Certificate - Health Sciences
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Christchurch 02.2018 - 12.2018
BN - Nursing
Dundee University
Dundee , Scotland 02.1999 - 05.1999
Diploma in Adult Nursing - Nursing
Dundee University
Dundee , Scotland 02.1996 - 02.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Hotel Management
Queen Margaret College University
Edinburgh , Scotland 09.1987 - 05.1990
Skills
- Budget management
- Operational efficiency
- Resource allocation
- Change management
- Policy writing
- Standard operating procedures
- Strategic planning
- Stakeholder engagement
- Data analysis
- Operational excellence
- Performance appraisal
- Recruitment and selection
- Workforce planning
- Team leadership
- Staff supervision
- Conflict resolution
- Team building
- Effective communication
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Problem solving
- Adaptive thinking
- Compliance management
- Employee relations
- Empathetic approach
Accomplishments
- 2019 Canterbury Leadership Award
- 2018 Staff Services Award Pegasus Health
- 2019 Staff award - Oranga Tamariki
- 2017 Correcetions Bronze Award
Affiliations
- Qualified underwater hockey referee
- Pickleball
- Cinema
- Previous volunteer for Girl Guiding
- Previous volunteer for Burham Swim Club
Certification
- Prosci Change Management 2025
- Representative Maori Advisory board NZDF
- Health and Safety NZQA 29315 2026
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
NZQ - Occupational Health And Safety
NZDF
07.2026 - 07.2026
Deputy National Operations Manager
NZDF
12.2025 - Current
Change Management
Prosci
07.2025 - 07.2025
Regional Health Manager
NZDF
07.2023 - 12.2025
Postgraduate Diploma - Health Sciences
Ara Institute of Canterbury
02.2019 - 12.2019
Team Leader
Pegasus Health contracted to Oranga Tamariki
03.2018 - 07.2023
Diabetes Specialist Nurse
Nurse Maude
02.2018 - 02.2019
Post-Graduate Certificate - Health Sciences
Ara Institute of Canterbury
02.2018 - 12.2018
Team Leader
Corrections
03.2011 - 02.2018
Registered Nurse
Corrections
03.2008 - 03.2011
Registered Nurse BMTU
Greater Glasgow Health Board
02.2006 - 09.2007
BN - Nursing
Dundee University
02.1999 - 05.1999
Diploma in Adult Nursing - Nursing
Dundee University
02.1996 - 02.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Hotel Management
Queen Margaret College University
09.1987 - 05.1990
Registered Nurse, NICU
CDHB
Registered Nurse BMTU
CDHB
Charge Nurse Manager Bio-Bank/ChargeNurse Manager Bio-Bank/ChargNurse Manager Bio-Bank/CharNurse Manager Bio-Bank/ChaNurse Manager Bio-Bank/ChNurse Manager Bio-Bank/CNurse Manager Bio-Bank/Nurse Manager Bio-Bank/Cancer Research Intern
Greater Glasgow Health Board