Annette Richards

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MBAJournalistPhotographer🎥 Entertainment💸 MarketingCopywriter🧨 ConsultingPolitical Consultant🎓 StudentBusiness AnalystAdvisor

Passionate and results-driven professional with over 25 years of experience in local and central government, dedicated to shaping a better future through the convergence of diverse perspectives and ideas. My commitment lies in addressing complex socio-geopolitical issues by bringing together diverse individuals, synthesising concepts, and implementing holistic solutions. Currently studying a joint Masters Art in Journalism Media and Globalisation - Specialising in Crisis and Conflict full time at Aarhus University and the Danish School of Media and Journalism (DMJX). Available to work shifts or freelance (flexible hours) up to 25 hrs per week (16 - 25 hrs per week). My journey is marked by intentional choices, opting for National Certifications over traditional university education to gain practical knowledge while ascending through the ranks. Complementing this with a Graduate Diploma in Business with a major in Management from Massey University, I have fortified my extensive experience with a strong academic foundation. As an artist and freelance photojournalist, I leverage visual arts and storytelling to unearth the untold human stories within our intricate world. This passion fuels my desire to spark conversations that lead to social change. The ability of visual arts and storytelling to express inventive ideas and foster a deeper understanding of our collective human experience resonates with my commitment to creating positive impacts. Driven by values and purpose I will actively seek community, challenge the status quo with respect, and focus on possibilities. My contagious enthusiasm for new ideas, people, places, and activities has consistently contributed to my success in fostering positive change and building thriving communities. I am poised to bring my unique blend of leadership, public service, strategic acumen, and creative vision to future endeavours, dedicated to making a lasting impact on the people and places I serve.

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Work Background

Erasmus Mundus Master's in Journalism, Media and GlobalisationMasters Student

Aug. 2024Aarhus, Central Denmark Region, DenmarkStudying a Joint Masters Art at Aarhus University and Danish School of Media and Journalism (DMJX). In year two I specialize in crisis and conflict at City University, London. One of 90 journalists/public servants from across the globe. The only Kiwi.

Auckland CouncilVolunteering & Programmes Team Manager

Jul. 2023 - Aug. 2024Auckland, New ZealandAs a Volunteering & Programmes Team Manager at Auckland Council, I lead a team of passionate and dedicated staff who deliver high-quality volunteering and community engagement programmes across the city's parks and public places. Focused on continuous improvement, quality advice, strategy, staff wellbeing, public service and process improvement.

Annette-Karin Richards ArtArtist

Jan. 2013 - Aug. 2024New Zealand

Auckland CouncilParks & Places Specialist

Jan. 2022 - Jul. 2023New ZealandProject lead for scoping and feasibility, reviewing project proposals and developing strategic assessments of park developments across Great Barrier Island, Maungakiekie - Tamaki and Albert Eden. Providing professional and technical advice, defining and developing park services, considering community needs, and supporting the development of Local Board work programmes by providing quality, specialist technical advice. Current Key Projects Mana Whenua Lead Access and Linkages Aotea / Great Barrier Island. Strategic Service Outcomes for Maungakiekie Tamaki, Aotea / Great Barrier Island / Albert-Eden. Government Mandated Housing Refresh (Strategic, Open Space Provision and Green Infrastruture focus) Maungakiekie -Tamaki and Albert Eden.

Greater Wellington Regional CouncilKaitohutohu Papa Rehia / Project Lead - Parks Restoration

Aug. 2021 - Jan. 2022Wellington, Wellington Region, New ZealandParks Retirement and Restoration. Aligned with the Greater Wellington Climate Emergency Response, Toitū Te Whenua Parks Network Plan 2020-2030 and Councils emissions reduction pathways for 2021-31. Contributing to the first three years, focused on the design of a strategic plan, and on leading it's implementation to phase out: grazing and progressively restore indigenous ecosystems across the Greater Pōneke Parks Network.

Netty Richards Parks & People Places Specialist

Jun. 2020 - Jul. 2021Auckland, New ZealandStrategic, relationships approach to championing the provision of holistic, connected civic spaces and services for people. Story telling. Community parks, Community development, Full facilities, Policy, Planning and specialist advice. Project management...

Auckland CouncilParks & Places Specialist

Apr. 2019 - Jun. 2020CBDThe Community Parks and Places team provide services and service outcomes for 4,000 local parks across Auckland. My team provides service assessments and parks specialist advice which helps local boards with decision making. Special Projects: Play network gap analysis providing for all ages and stages to strengthen the network and support wellbeing. Fruit tree network gap analysis working holistcally to strengthen the network Auckland wide and support wellbeing. Shade and Shelter increasing the urban forest and providing mainly natural shade for play and social connection spaces across the network. Master planning for the future use of shared spaces at May Road War Memorial Park. Te Auauanga Oakley Creek Tohu implementation to enable the restoration of Mauri and community connection back to important places along the entire awa as part of the overall vision and restoration plan for the awa. Re-thinking memorials in Aucklands parks and reserves in partnership with Mana Whenua and Regional Kaitiaki.

Hamilton City CouncilParks Open Spaces & Facilities Manager

Jan. 2018 - Feb. 2019Hamilton, New ZealandResponsible for providing Amenity Parks, Open Spaces, Natural Areas, Sports Areas, Community Facilities and ensuring the Open Spaces and Facilities unit is an effective, efficient business operation, with a high standard of customer satisfaction, service delivery and strong, healthy partnerships and stakeholder relationships. Providing quality advice to the Council in all matters related to the Reserves Act and the Parks and Recreation industry sector. Special Projects: Community Occupancy Policy review Commercial Use fee structure Sports Field Drainage Improvement Playgrounds of the Future review Rototuna Sports Field Construction and community hub interface. City Parks Service Level Agreement Rethink Netball Facilities Refurbishment Partnership Kaute Pasifika - Community hub Western Town Belt Masterplan Wairere Cobham Drive - Hamilton Ring Road Waiwhakareke Zoo Amalgamation Local Indigenous Biodiversity Pilot & Strategy Sport, Recreation & Play Strategy - Values Alignment Facilities Strategic Framework & Capex Process Sub Regional and Local Sportsfields and Facilities Capacity/Demand Quantification Project

Department of Conservation (DOC)Recreation & Historic Planner Kaitiaki whakamahere, AO Hakinakina / AO Tuku Iho

Jun. 2016 - Jan. 2018Central North Island, Taupo, NZThe primary purpose of this role is to develop nationally integrated, effective and cost efficient recreation and historic work programmes, work plans and capital projects to deliver conservation/recreation outputs across the central north Island and nationally. Key objectives: Project Management Leadership Collaboration Iwi, Stakeholder, Business and Community Focus Technical Knowledge and Skills Emotional Intelligence Health and Safety Projects: Tourism Funding Plan CNI NZCT MBIE Great Rides Capex & Procurement Planning Mountains 2 Sea Tarawera Place Strategy advice Functional Strategic Group Forum Recreation (regional advisor) 5 Year Capex Forward Plan - Landscape scale Paeroa - Waihi SH2 enhancement cross agency project team Te Araroa Trail

Department of Conservation (DOC)Delivery Planner, Recreation & Historic (Acting) Kaitiaki whakamahere, AO Hakinakina / AO Tuku Iho

Feb. 2016 - Jun. 2016Central North IslandThe primary purpose of this role is to develop nationally integrated, effective and cost efficient recreation and historic work programmes, work plans and capital projects to deliver conservation outputs across the central north Island and nationally. Key objectives: Project Management Leadership Collaboration Iwi, Stakeholder, Business and Community Focus Technical Knowledge and Skills Emotional Intelligence Health and Safety

Department of Conservation (DOC)Ranger, Taupo - Recreation

Nov. 2014 - Jan. 2016TaupoCollaboratively support internal and external stakeholders and customers events to advocate for shared outcomes. Relationships with Iwi members, associated groups, community and business stakeholders. Manage risk, promoting a health and safety culture, contributing to civil defence and emergency management, rural fire. Focus on safety culture, continuous improvement, process creation, annual planning, hazard and emergency management planning, and site safety analysis. Environmental compliance and prosecutions Portfolios/projects: Working in GIS and Asset Management Information Systems (AMIS), work order management and programming. Business planning. Progressing stalled asset rationalisation and capital renewal for 16/17. Contract management, providing advice on continuous improvement and best industry practice, process creation how to negotiate, problem solving, track projects and develop tools to effectively manage risk. Surveying and meeting with anglers, businesses and associations, gathering technical data, contributing to technical reporting and analysis of angler participation in the fishery and related systems behaviour.

Auckland CouncilContract Relationship/Advisor/ Coordinator

Jun. 2007 - Nov. 2014Bledisloe House, CentralKey Skills: Contract/Project Management Technical Advice Operational Planning and Analysis Customer service Communication and relationship management Quality assurance and process improvement Organisational obligations Coordinator of the largest full facility parks asset maintenance operations service contract in New Zealand. Covering central Auckland Isthmus, Waiheke and Great Barrier Islands' Playgrounds, Cemeteries, Sports Parks, Local and Metropolitan Parks, Open Spaces, Streetscapes, Amenities, Regional and Specialist Parks. Working collaboratively with Parks Advisors, Rangers, Suppliers, Technicians, Projects, Regional and Specialist Parks, Community Development, Auckland Transport, Auckland Property, Storm Water, Solid Waste, Enforcement, Elected Representatives, Policy, Community Stakeholders, Iwi and Partners. Relationship manager. Risk manager. Response manager. Engineers representative. Coordinator West City Arboricultural Maintenance Contract: city arborist, engineers representative. Response, dead and dangerous tree monitoring and removals. Kauri die back. Tree replacement. Flail mowing Waitakere Ranges. Line clearance. Resource consents. Unitary and district plans. Bats. Arboricultural forum member. Ecological Restoration: Engineers representive, Auckland Regional Pest Management Strategy (ARPMS) weed control, land restoration, working with volunteers and partners to extend - Forest and Bird, Project Twin Streams, Property, Biosecurity and Biodiversity. Interpreting ecological reports applying findings practically. Long term planning. Contract Relationship Advisor/Officer - Street Amenity Services. Grey and Green. Cross functional service delivery for Parks, Streets, CBD and Town Centres, Auckland Transport and Solid Waste. 24 hr services. Response services. Working closely with community and business stakeholders and partners.

City Parks ServicesTeam Leader/Project Leader

Jan. 2005 - Jun. 2007South AucklandParks, streets and town centres in the western suburbs of the former Manukau City. Managing Full facility service delivery and improvement projects; annual bedding, re vegetation and green asset renewal, renovation, staff and contract performance, implementation of training and best practice. Mentor for Growing For Health - Community Garden initiatives to beat diabetes. Workplace Assessor NZHITO

The Cornwall Park Trust BoardHorticultural Supervisor

Jan. 2001 - Jan. 2005Cornwall Park Epsom, AucklandHorticultural supervisor all amenities 1-5 staff, nursery manager, also assisted with farming operations.

Recreational ServicesGardener

Feb. 1998 - Jan. 2001East City & Eden ParkAuckland East sports fields, horticultural work, Eden Park grounds, wetland management, private landscaping, assisting with sports and golf courses.

City Parks ServicesGardener High Profile Parks

May. 1997 - Jan. 1998Annual Bedding and High Profile Amenity Horticulture service delivery.