Elise M.
Strategy - Team Leader @Gisborne District Council
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WORK HISTORY
Strategy - Team Leader @Gisborne District Council
Gisborne, NZ
Some of my core focuses include:Strategic Planning: Translating vision into actionable steps and measurable success.Team Development: Building an inclusive, supportive, and high-performing culture.Sustainability Leadership: Driving initiatives that prioritise environmental responsibility and long-term resilience.Stakeholder Engagement: Strengthening relationships with key partners, including iwi/hapu/mana whenua, to ensure holistic, inclusive outcomes.Risk Management: Proactively identifying and mitigating challenges to safeguard project success and team welfare.
EDUCATION
Helen Clark Foundation
Industry experience, Industry
Samantha Wills Institue
Masterclass, The Art of Brand Building for Creative Entrepreneurs
Perfumier, Nice France
Diploma, Fragrance
Industry experience
Industry knowledge, Street Art
Industry experience
Industry experience, Fashion/Apparel Design
The University of Waikato
BCs, Public Relations and Human Resource Management
Sarabande Foundation: Established by Lee Alexander McQueen
Online workshop/masterclass, Illustration
Various workshops and teachers
Ongoing yin yoga theory and practical, Yoga Teacher Training/Yoga Therapy
Campion College
NCEA Level 3
London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London
Webinar, Fashion and textiles
University of the Arts London
Ongoing short courses and webinars , Fashion and textiles
The University of Waikato
Bachelor’s Degree Communication Studies, Public Relations and Human Resource Management
ABOUT ELISE M.
I am a strategic leader with experience across infrastructure, regional development, communications, stakeholder engagement, policy, and organisational transformation across New Zealand and Australia.My background spans local government, transport infrastructure, strategic communications, public policy, media, and creative industries — giving me a unique ability to bridge technical, political, commercial, and community perspectives in complex environments.I currently lead strategic planning initiatives focused on:• long-term regional resilience• infrastructure and transport planning• climate adaptation and sustainability• governance and policy development• stakeholder and iwi engagement• organisational alignment and transformationPrior to local government, I worked across major infrastructure and transport projects with organisations including CPB Contractors, AECOM, and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, supporting high-profile programmes within politically and operationally complex environments.Alongside my public sector career, I have also developed creative and entrepreneurial ventures within fashion, branding, and strategic communications, with interests in innovation, sustainability, and future-focused economic development.Key strengths include:• Strategic planning and transformation• Infrastructure and transport programmes• Governance and public policy• Stakeholder and community engagement• Executive communications• Risk and reputation management• Cross-sector relationship management• Regional growth and resilience• Team leadership and mentoringI am particularly interested in the future intersection of infrastructure, technology, regional development, sustainability, and the creative economy.
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