Grace originally trained in Marine Biology and Oceanography and is passionate about environmental management and sustainability. With 14 years in civil construction, she has a unique background in the environmental consulting industry. Having managed construction projects at all stages of design and construction, Grace understands the work that goes into budgets, forecasting, programming, procurement, and stakeholder liaison, to name just a few. These are all things our clients are managing in the background, and our engagement is just a part of their project.
Grace helps all our staff to incorporate that knowledge in all of their projects, taking the time to understand their client’s challenges and project needs. In doing this we can tailor the service we provide to manage project risks and ease the burden on our client, within the legislative requirements.
There are many project management skills that align well with what NZ Environmental Management do. As a project manager, Grace found a passion for sustainable procurement, advocating for projects to achieve broader outcomes besides their primary goals.
Stakeholder liaison has featured in all of her roles and she has a natural ability to work with people at any level, from top level management to workers onsite, from hapū to members of the public. She has good facilitation and conflict resolution skills, meaning she’s comfortable in many different environments.