What is your current title for work?

Project Manager

Your current organization for work:

Jennian Homes Manawatu 2013 Ltd

How many years have you been in the construction industry:

24 years

When did you decide working in construction was the thing you wanted to do:

From a very young age I was interested in construction, my father is a qualified builder/joiner, and I would spend Saturdays on building sites with him which ignited my love of all thing’s construction. I have held various roles in different areas of the industry from sales, kitchen design, colour consulting, construction administration, project management as well as working on the regulatory side of the industry, but ultimately, I have always come back to Project Management.

What are you most passionate about?

I am passionate about seeing more women come into the construction industry in variety of different roles and helping to foster the younger generation coming through.

Why did you join NAWIC?

I joined the NAWIC to meet other women within the Manawatu construction industry with the hopes of building firm relationships through encouragement and support.

What would you like to see for the future of women in construction?

I would like to see more women choosing to come into the construction industry as a career path and more national recognition for women’s achievements within the industry.

Words of wisdom or tips for women at the start of or considering a career in construction:

Resilience is the key, keep plugging away, don’t take things personally and lastly you can do anything that you put your mind too.

What is your favorite thing to do for fun:

Catching up with my girlfriends. I love to curl up at home on a Friday night and watch super rugby and love getting down to junior and senior club rugby on a Saturday’s.

Spending time with my 6-year-old son and encouraging him with his sports.