Sophie Elstone-Sara
Team Leader - ETS Forestry Operations
Wellington
Summary
Accomplished Team Leader at Te Uru Rakau - New Zealand Forest Service, adept in Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) Technical Knowledge and Climate Change Policy. Develops strategies, provides training, sets goals and obtains team feedback. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Big picture focus with excellence in communicating goals and vision to succeed. Problem solver, net-worker, and consensus builder.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader (ETS Forestry Operations)
Te Uru Rakau - New Zealand Forest Service
2 2023 - Current
- Lead a team of analysts, promoting good regulatory practise: independence, transparency, credibility and trust.
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Built strong relationships with the forestry sector by providing thorough technical advice with positive attitude and attentive response.
- Promoted high standards through personal example to help each member understand expected behaviours and standards.
- Offered input on technical and platform-related strategic planning initiatives.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
Snr Operations Analyst (ETS Forestry Operations)
Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest Service
08.2022 - Current
- Technical expert in the ETS for forestry.
- Authored Senior Leadership Team reports, Official Information Act Requests, Written Parliamentary Questions and Ministerial responses.
- Presented external ETS lectures and facilitated training.
- Improved ETS forestry operations by creating training manuals and processing procedures.
- Managed the onboarding and induction of new staff, including large cohort groups.
Operations Analyst (ETS Forestry Operations)
Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest Service
04.2021 - Current
- Operational lead for Permanent Forest Sink Initiative and its disestablishment, developing the regulatory framework to do this.
- Consistent high performer delivering quality work involving detailed analysis and offering recommendations.
- Liaised directly with forestry consultants, forest owners and inventory providers to resolve complex operational matters arising from enquiries, transaction processing and compliance matters.
Graduate Analyst
Climate Change Commission
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Comprehensively triaged, assessed and summarized submissions to the Climate Change Commission Draft Advice Report, assisting with the collation and modelling of data.
- Worked in a fast-paced team environment to execute the final release within a tight timeframe.
Sommelier
Timberyard Restaurant
07.2018 - 06.2020
- Assisted with running the wine program of top 50, one michelin star UK restaurant.
Education
Master of Science - Climate Change Science And Policy
Victoria University
07.2020 - 2022.04
Certificate - Business Administration And Technology (Lvl 3)
Open Polytechnic
10.2020 - 2021.05
Certificate - Sommelier
Wine Spirit Education Trust
01.2016 - 2017.12
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Auckland
01.2011 - 2013.12
Skills
Detail Oriented Analysis
Team Building
Stakeholder Management and External Communication
Problem Solving
Written and Verbal Communication
Commitment and Drive
Timeline
Snr Operations Analyst (ETS Forestry Operations)
Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest Service
08.2022 - Current
Operations Analyst (ETS Forestry Operations)
Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest Service
04.2021 - Current
Graduate Analyst
Climate Change Commission
01.2021 - 04.2021
Certificate - Business Administration And Technology (Lvl 3)
Open Polytechnic
10.2020 - 2021.05
Master of Science - Climate Change Science And Policy
Victoria University
07.2020 - 2022.04
Sommelier
Timberyard Restaurant
07.2018 - 06.2020
Certificate - Sommelier
Wine Spirit Education Trust
01.2016 - 2017.12
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Auckland
01.2011 - 2013.12
Team Leader (ETS Forestry Operations)
Te Uru Rakau - New Zealand Forest Service
2 2023 - Current
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