Amy Allison

Director, Strategy and Planning @Environment Canterbury

Wellington, NZ
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WORK HISTORY

Aug 2025 — Present

Director, Strategy and Planning @Environment Canterbury

NZ

On the Executive Leadership Team responsible for Planning, Strategic Policy, Strategy, Accountability and Performance and Secretariat support for Canterbury Mayoral Forum functions as well as key processes such as the development of Long Term Plan for Canterbury, the largest region in New Zealand.

EDUCATION

2012 — 2012

Stanford University Graduate School of Business

Executive Programme: Strategy and Organisation

2002 — 2008

Victoria University of Wellington

MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

1989 — 1993

University of Otago

Bachelor of Arts with Honours (B.A. Hons), English Literature (British and Commonwealth)

N/A

Peter Bregman and Associates, New York

Executive Education: Leadership Intensive, Business Administration and Management, General

2012 — 2012

Harvard Kennedy School

Executive Education: Leadership Decison Making

1991 — 1994

University of Otago

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

2012 — 2012

Harvard Kennedy School

Executive Education: Creating Collaborative Solutions

N/A

Harvard Kennedy School

Executive Education Certificate

SKILLS

Six SigmaManagement ConsultingPublic PolicyStrategy ImplementationBusiness StrategyPolicyPublic SectorGovernmentEmployee EngagementBusiness ProcessStrategic Financial PlanningChange ManagementBusiness AnalysisGovernanceBusiness Process ImprovementProject PlanningLeadership DevelopmentProject ManagementTeam BuildingManagementStakeholder EngagementFacilitationProcess ImprovementBudgetBudgetsCulture ChangeCommunity DevelopmentStrategic PlanningPerformance ManagementRisk ManagementTeam ManagementProject DeliveryStakeholder ManagementTeam LeadershipStrategyBusiness PlanningOperations ManagementOrganizational DevelopmentWorkshop FacilitationBusiness Development

ABOUT AMY ALLISON

It is a privilege to do the work I do to make New Zealand a better place to live for all New Zealanders. I lead and create teams who achieve excellent results and greater efficiencies.I am a public service thought leader with over 29 years’ experience in a wide range of corporate functions including deep expertise in Machinery of Government, Strategy, Governance, Risk, Assurance and Compliance, Planning, Budget, EPMO, Ministerial Servicing and Crown Entity Monitoring. Leadership and creation of high performing happy teams with strong cultures is my superpower. I have led teams and worked across the sector continuum - from community development and service delivery, to large and complex policy shops and smaller central agencies. Known for my strengths in leadership, strategy design, execution and delivery, I am also a champion of diversity and inclusion with a strong commitment to building Pasifika and Māori capability across the sector.Areas of Interest & Expertise: Executive Leadership, Strategy, Machinery of Government, Service Delivery and Community Development, Public Sector Financial Management, Finance and Budget Strategies and Processes, Accountability, Performance and Planning, Executive Coaching, Leadership & Team Development, Change & Transition Management, Transformation, Lean Six Sigma, Strategic Policy, Central Agencies, Risk, Assurance and Compliance, EPMO and Portfolio Management, Pasifika Capability and Economic Strategy, Performance Uplift and Service Transformation, Public Speaking, Coaching, Stakeholder Engagement and Stakeholder Management, Crown Entity Monitoring and Board Governmence, Women In Leadership,

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