Lissy Heather

Business Owner & Advisor @University Of Auckland

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I’m a sustainability expert, academic, and policy advisor with over 12 years of experience working across the public, private, and non-profit sectors. I hold a PhD in Environmental Management and have had the privilege of working in roles that span strategic research, advocacy, leadership, and education. Currently, I serve as a Senior Researcher and Policy Advisor in the Office of the Vice-Chancellor at the University of Auckland, and I also teach as an Adjunct Lecturer at the Open Polytechnic. Throughout my career, I’ve led national environmental campaigns, developed and implemented international sustainability strategies, and supported large-scale conservation and policy initiatives. I’ve worked with organizations like Forest & Bird, Auckland Council, Ecostore, and T&G Global, and co-founded two purpose-driven businesses. I’m also the Chairperson of Native Bird Rescue, where I help guide our strategic direction and community partnerships. My strengths lie in translating complex ideas into practical action, building strong collaborations, and staying grounded in a commitment to ecological and social wellbeing. Whether I’m advising on policy, mentoring students, or launching community-focused projects, I’m driven by a desire to create systems-level change and support others to do the same.

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Work Background

Senior Researcher & Policy Advisor - Vice-Chancellors Office

The University of AucklandSenior Researcher & Policy Advisor - Vice-Chancellors Office

Chairperson

Native Bird RescueChairperson

Sep. 2021Waiheke Island, Auckland, New Zealand

Owner

The Healing CentreOwner

Feb. 2021Auckland, New Zealand

Regional Manager

Forest & BirdRegional Manager

Nov. 2020 - Jun. 2022Auckland, New Zealand

Sustainability Consultant

EcoMatters Environment TrustSustainability Consultant

Aug. 2018 - Jan. 2019

Academic Tutor

Massey UniversityAcademic Tutor

Feb. 2018 - Jul. 2018

Assistant Lecturer

Open Polytechnic of New ZealandAssistant Lecturer

Sustainability Manager

ecostoreSustainability Manager

Aug. 2017 - Jul. 2018

Natural Environment Strategy Advisor

Auckland CouncilNatural Environment Strategy Advisor

Nov. 2016 - Dec. 2017

Sustainability Manager

T&G Global LimitedSustainability Manager

Nov. 2015 - Dec. 2016

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