Sarah Jones
Whakatane,BOP
Summary
Highly motivated individual with extensive experience advising senior leaders on strategic initiatives and organisational improvements. Successfully led impactful projects that streamlined operations, reduced costs, and improved outcomes. Utilises a collaborative approach to drive success and achieve project goals. Recognised for reliability, effective communication, and a proactive problem solving approach.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Advisor, Future State Programme/Reset, Resize Renew workstreams
Kāinga Ora
03.2024 - Current
- Leading nominated business groups through transformation projects, including the design, consultation and implementation phases of the change process
- Acting as the primary liaison into the Project Team for nominated business groups, providing effective channels of communication, building trust and ensuring buy-in
- Working in a collaborative manner with the Project Team to ensure cross-functional and organisational alignment
- Finalising operational design and drafting consultation documents and associated communications for consultation processes to ensure change process is executed effectively
- Collecting, analysing and interpreting data to inform decision making, and making adjustments to design where required
Principal Advisor – Development Strategy
Kāinga Ora
05.2022 - 03.2024
- Developing a response to the introduction of a new housing delivery system, leading the Investment and Planning team through the change and embedding changes within wider Place-based Group
- Leading the development of a regional project pipeline and coaching, guiding and mentoring colleagues toward the delivery of projects within the pipeline
- Investigating, preparing and presenting reports and recommendations on large and complex social housing projects
Strategic Development Manager
Opotiki District Council
09.2018 - 05.2022
- Development Manager for major development projects, including delivery of a new public library
- Providing strategic direction on the management of the Council's property portfolio including the investment and divestment of property, strategic land acquisition and sales
- Management of Council Property team
Planning (Policy) Team Leader
West Coast Regional Council
04.2016 - 10.2017
Senior Planning Development Manager
London Legacy Development Corporation
12.2014 - 02.2016
Appeals and Enforcement Team Leader
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
02.2013 - 12.2014
Senior Planning Officer
London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
10.2011 - 02.2013
Planning Officer
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
08.2007 - 10.2011
Resource Consent Planner
Waitakere City Council
01.2006 - 06.2007
Education
Masters - Spatial Planning (with Distinction)
Oxford Brookes University
01.2010
Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science -
University of Auckland
01.2004
Skills
- Strategic leadership
- Analytical problem-solving
- Expertise in change management
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Project management
- Development management
- Research and analysis
- Execution and delivery
Affiliations
Membership of the New Zealand Planning Institute (NZPI)
Timeline
Principal Advisor, Future State Programme/Reset, Resize Renew workstreams
Kāinga Ora
03.2024 - Current
Principal Advisor – Development Strategy
Kāinga Ora
05.2022 - 03.2024
Strategic Development Manager
Opotiki District Council
09.2018 - 05.2022
Planning (Policy) Team Leader
West Coast Regional Council
04.2016 - 10.2017
Senior Planning Development Manager
London Legacy Development Corporation
12.2014 - 02.2016
Appeals and Enforcement Team Leader
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
02.2013 - 12.2014
Senior Planning Officer
London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
10.2011 - 02.2013
Planning Officer
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
08.2007 - 10.2011
Resource Consent Planner
Waitakere City Council
01.2006 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science -
University of Auckland
Masters - Spatial Planning (with Distinction)
Oxford Brookes University
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