Fiona Parewai Wilson

Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Tukorehe, Rangitane, Muaupoko,

Kāi Tahu

Mother of two children, Ani (19) and Wiremu (18)

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Commerce and Administration Victoria University 1983 - 1986

Certificate Proficiency Papers completed 1987

Completed ACA requirements 10 Nov 1989

Admitted as a member of the NZ Society of Accountants 31 July 1990

Certificate of Public Practice obtained in November 1995.

Approved ICANZ Mentor

Approved ICANZ Training Organisation

Other Positions Currently Held:

Director Pareārau Consultancy Ltd

Director Pareārau Training Ltd

Director Pareārau Chartered Accountants

Director NZ Institute of Leadership

Director GPS Pacific Limited

Board Member Te Rūnanga o Raukawa Inc.

Chairperson Te Iwi o Ngāti Tukorehe Trust

Director Hort Research Ltd

Previous Appointments:

Co-Chair Māori Consultants Cluster 2001 - 2004

Ministerial Appointment – Board Te Mangai Paho 1999 – 2002

Ministerial Appointment – Board Poutama Trust, Wellington 1997 – 2001

Ministerial Appointment – Board Crown Forest Management Ltd 1998 – 2001

Ministerial Appointment – Board Te Wänanga o Raukawa (Otaki) 1996 – 99

Ministerial Appointment Est. Board Te Ara Whanui Kura Kaupapa Māori 97 – 99

Associate Munro & Benge Chartered Accountants 92-95

Management Accountant Melco Sales (NZ) Ltd 1990 – 1992

Senior Accountant Price Waterhouse 1987 – 1990

Awards Received:

NZ University Blues Award for excellence in Basketball 1985

Captain, NZ Under 14 Schoolgirls Softball Team.

Regional & National Representative in Netball, Basketball, Softball & Volleyball

Māori Women’s Development Fund - “Best Business in Employment Creation 1997”.

Career Highlights

With over 20 years experience within business, financial management and small and medium enterprises Fiona provides depth in her analyses to find the most practical business solutions. As an indigenous professional woman and entrepreneur Fiona has an in-depth understanding of the cultural frameworks and operation structures of Indigenous and Non-Indigenous organisations. Fiona’s various Crown appointments, entrepreneurial flair and community experience bring a level of understanding and strategic thinking to any team dynamic.

Fiona has actively been involved in the development and delivery of numerous facilitation and training programmes in the areas of governance, business and management during the last decade. She has a wealth of experience in the following sectors:

Education

Forestry

Broadcasting

Business (Cultural and SME)

Governance

Indigenous Development

Training (Development and Delivery)

Community Development

Combined with her hands on practical knowledge, technical competency, communication, leadership and cultural understanding Fiona can quickly identify critical issues with appropriate and relevant solutions.

REFERENCES

Supporting documentation including course evaluations and correspondence are available on request.

Service Line Focus		Māori Business Development
Industry Focus		Private and Public Sector Indigenous Communities
Office		Wellington
Summary		She is owner-operator of Pareārau Group. Within the structure of Pareārau Group she directs and operates the following entities: Pareārau Chartered Accountants Pareārau Training Ltd; and Pareārau Consultancy Ltd Fiona has experience in the following key areas: Audit and review engagements Strategic planning and analytical review Development of organisation effectiveness and quality assurance processes, for delivering and monitoring responsiveness to stakeholders Evaluation, implementation and project management of contracts In-depth experience in implementing new initiatives Development and implementation of specialised training and education programs Advice on appropriate consultation mechanisms, and the organisation and facilitation of consultation with Māori Advice and assistance in negotiation between Māori and government and between Māori and other parties Treaty models and frameworks Infrastructure development Fiona has an understanding of the cultural frameworks and operation structures of Māori organisations. Participation in regional and national Māori Economic Development strategies Appointment onto and involvement with various, iwi, hapu and whānau advisory groups throughout Aoteaora Tikanga Māori – cultural and te reo initiatives Involved in the integration of Māori perspectives into business and management decision making processes Involved in developing strategic alliances with other like-minded groups Actively involved in building and maintaining relationships with Iwi, hapu and whānau throughout Aotearoa Actively involved with Iwi economic issues and developing and implementing training and education programs. Provision of analytical advice on Māori Economic Development initiatives.
Industry	Service Line	Relevant Experience
Public Sector, Private Sector	Governance	Development of organisational effectiveness methodology and quality assurance processes Review of governance roles and responsibilities Evaluation of governance performance
Public Sector, Private Sector	Performance Excellence	Review, negotiate and implement Chief Executive Remuneration Packages Develop and assess performance milestones and indicators and provide feedback to assist each individual to improve Developed various HR resources and assisted in the implementation of these resources
Private Sector	Audit & Review Engagements	15 years of experience auditing a wide range of organisations, including Māori providers, Māori Trusts, Incorporations and business.
Public Sector	Audit & Review Engagements	Joint involvement with Deloitte Risk Assurance Division to review and audit the departments implementation of the settlement process
Public Sector, Private Sector	Infrastructure & Treaty Development	Integration of Māori perspectives (tikanga & kawa) into business and management decision making processes Development of quality assurance processes for delivering and monitoring responsiveness to stakeholders Development and implementation of management policies and procedures
Public Sector, Private Sector	Consultation & Facilitation	Advice on appropriate consultation mechanisms, and the organisation and facilitation of consultation with Māori. Advice and assistance in negotiations between the Government and Māori and between Māori and other parties.
Public Sector, Private Sector	Education & Training	Development and delivery of specialised and customised training and education programs to 600 Māori organisations Joint ventures with NZ Institute of Management, Whare Wananga, Universities, Ministry’s and other organisations to develop and delivery specialised training programmes.
Iwi	Treaty of Waitangi Claims & Settlement Process	Attendance and assistance as required in the negotiation process for various claims. Advice provided to various iwi groups during the pre-settlement process. Development of a team of professionals to provide advice to Crown Forestry Rental Trust on the management of assets. Development of systems and processes to assist Māori effectively manage settlements. Advice provided to various Iwi througout Aotearoa for management of assets. On-going involvement in the development of Māori business, iwi, whanau and hapu as they get ready for settlements to be made.

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