Believe
In Better
Whakapono ki te pai ake
How can we build a better New Zealand together?
New Zealand needs leaders committed to the wellbeing of our communities, who stand up for our environment and are careful financial stewards. I help leaders achieve this vital work. I provide strategic and specialised services to optimise the performance of Chief Executives, Individuals, Board Members and Councils.
Nau Mai, Haere Mai!
Working with councils, boards, and individuals, I help make your plans a reality – for a stronger New Zealand. Auckland-based, I’ve worked nationally with many communities and organisations since 2013.
With 25 years of experience in local government, I know which processes and systems make this sector tick. I get to the heart of who you are as a team and provide ways to develop you further. By encouraging compassionate leadership coupled with sound decision-making, you’ll gain the tools and insights to create positive change.
Your work is not easy. The issues are complex, and the impact on communities is significant. I help you facilitate delicate conversations and make tough decisions.
Get ready to see the results of your hard work better our country, both in regional developments or organisationally with more impactful teams.
Better processes.
Better people.
Better places.
Optimising Chief Executive Performance
Better & stronger together.
This annual performance and support package includes: ensuring your chief executive’s (CE) annual KPI’s reflect your council/board’s priorities; performance and behaviour accountability; developing and maintaining clear and regular lines of communication; ensuring your CE has access to professional development opportunities, and ensuring you have robust processes and documentation. And more!
Assisting Governance Leadership
For the greater good.
My customised Council Governance Self-Evaluation Tool helps build strong leaders who can best serve their communities. I’ll analyse your performance, strengths and areas to develop, and group dynamics. Made specifically for councils and not-for-profit boards, this diagnostic tool aligns with CouncilMARK requirements. Benefits include vastly improved accountability, communication and conflict management.
Executive Recruitment
Build a great team
I partner with Farrow Jamieson Ltd to provide executive search and recruitment services to the New Zealand local government sector, professional service firms and those requiring governance appointments. Farrow Jamieson has provided executive recruitment services for over 35 years throughout NZ. This partnership is a combo with my understanding of the local government sector, what it takes to be a successful executive, and is combined with the high-tech, high-touch research-led model of Farrow Jamieson.
Coaching and Mentorship
Getting to the heart of it.
Invest in your future through 1:1 coaching. Tailored to your goals, it will better your skills, motivation, and resilience. Flexible, cost-effective and high-quality, my coaching programme is normally delivered across four to six sessions over 6-12 months. Each meeting is between 1-2 hours and can be face-to-face, virtual, or a mix of both.
Mediation/Facilitation
A bridge to better.
Employment matters, environmental concerns, or civic affairs can lead to critical differences or personality clashes. At times like these, it’s important to make the right decisions calmly and with dignity to move forward and repair relationships. As a consultant, I help mediate and facilitate delicate conversations and will stay until problems are resolved.
Let’s bridge that gap between where we are & where we want to be
Hi. I’m Pamela…
And I’m here to bring out the best in you and your people.
Auckland-based and self-employed, I’m a consultant who helps New Zealand leaders achieve their personal and organisational goals. I work for councils and other organisations with similar aims and values.
I’ve always been interested in environmental matters and bettering workplace culture and achievements. I’ve been the mayor and deputy mayor of Whangārei; an independent RMA chair and commissioner working in Wellington and Auckland on major consents and infrastructure; a people and capability manager; principal consultant; and business analyst.
Leaders can be both strong AND kind, forward-thinking AND realistic, professional AND authentic. I help you and your team develop these qualities to better your impact.
Outside work, I enjoy dancing, walking my Labrador, reading, and spending treasured time with family and friends.
Book a meeting today
Please get in touch for more details on the services I offer, and how I can help better your performance and impact. If you’re ready to bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be, let’s talk.