Raewyn Stone

Background

About Raewyn Stone

I am an experienced Senior Executive and consultant with a strong track record in strategic and operational management in complex governance settings; in strategy and policy development, implementation planning, leadership through change and management of relationships and processes in complex multi-cultural environments. Particular, recent success in acting/interim executive positions providing stability, continuity and change where needed. I am looking for full or part-time employment or contracts and can be contacted on 0274642919. Summary of experience and skills •Strategy development and delivery, leading change and managing diverse relationships and processes in complex political environments •Project management and networking, delivering on time and within budget, large and complex multi-sector projects across agencies and sectors •Integrated and systems thinking, able to build partnerships through identifying common objectives and flexible options for funding and other types of collaboration • Solid understanding and experience of local and central Government, NGO and community sector decision-making processes • Innovative thinking, pragmatism and flexibility, balanced with rigorous evidence base, analysis and evaluation and high standards • History of building credibility and trust with NGO sector and communities, including Mana Whenua and other Māori, Pasefika, ethnic and disability communities and with children and young people; successfully engaging them to develop plans and services to respond to their needs and aspirations • Recruitment and nurturing talented people and building dynamic teams through enabling management style, coaching and professional development • Flexibility and resilience, able to work under pressure, with competing priorities, uncertainty and ambiguity whilst retaining perspective and sense of humour.