Experience & qualifications
Andrew has worked in senior management and specialist advice roles within industry organisations, local government, the Ministry for Primary Industries and the Department of Conservation. Andrew has a wide range of experience in relation to governance, leading development of strategy, leading law reform, developing strategic and operational policy, serving as a national regulator, managing operations and complex projects, and providing specialist advice.
Previous roles include:
| Role | Organisation | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Consultant and MD | AHC Ltd | 2012-current |
| Chairman of the Board | New Zealand Plant Producers Inc | 2012-2019 |
| Biosecurity Manager (part time) | Kiwifruit industry (Kiwifruit Vine Health Inc.) | 2012-2018 |
| Group Manager (Pest Management) | Ministry for Primary Industries | 2005-2012 |
| Acting Group Manager (Biosecurity Policy) | Ministry for Primary Industries | 2011 |
| Senior Policy Analyst | MAF Biosecurity Strategic Unit | 2004 |
| Senior Technical Support Officer (Biosecurity) | Department of Conservation | 2002-2003 |
| Technical Support Officer (Biodiversity) | Department of Conservation | 1998-2001 |
| Director | Harrison & Associates Ltd (Creative Landscapes and Nursery) | 1995-1997 |
Andrew's governance experience includes:
- Leadership Team Member, Tauranga Moana Biosecurity Capital (2018-current)
- Chair, Te Puna School Board of Trustees (2018-2023)
- Chair, Governance Group for ‘Plant Pass’ (2018-2020)
- Chair, NZ Plant Producers Incorporated Board of Directors (2012 – 2018)
- Member (Industry Representative), Myrtle Rust Response Governance Group (2017)
- Member (Industry Representative), Fruit Fly Response Governance Group (2015)
- Co-Chair, NZ’s Biological Heritage National Science Challenge End-User Advisory Panel (2014 – 2015)
- Co-Chair, Central Regional Government Biosecurity Coordination Group (2005-2012)
- Chair, National Pest Plant Accord Steering Committee (2005-2012)
- New Zealand Member, Australasian Vertebrate Pests Committee (2007-2012)
- Chair, Future of Pest Management Steering Committee (2009-2012)
- Chair, Response Strategic Leadership, Kauri Dieback Joint Agency Response (2009-2010)
- Executive Board Member, New Zealand Biosecurity Institute (2006 - 2009)
- Leader, New Zealand Frog Recovery Group (2000-2002)
