Gina Jones – Governance

194 Tinakori Road

Thorndon

Wellington 6011

M: 021 456 088

A/H: 04 972 9194

E: gina@ginajones.co.nz

Governance Statement

I am passionate about making a difference – it is what drives me. Over recent years I have

brought a strategic focus to the boards and committees on which I have served. In

developing National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) to a national

organisation my focus was to ensure we had a good foundation to build upon; rules,

governance and establishing a structure to lead us forward. My architectural background

gives me the ability to look both strategically and in detail; and to look at things from a

different point of view to most people. I am at a point in my career where I am seeking fresh

challenges.

Governance Experience

New Zealand Institute of Building (NZIOB)

• National President 1998-1999 (elected) and 2000-2001, Board member 1994 - 2002

• President, Central Chapter 1994-1996, Board member 1991-2002

• Charitable Trust Trustee 2005-; Chair 2015 -

• Director National Practice Committee 1996-1998

The NZIOB is a professional institute for building and construction professionals. I am the

only person to have served two terms as national president and the only woman to have

served in this position. During my first term we developed our first strategic plan, appointed

our first paid chief executive, and developed a Registered Construction Manger qualification.

National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)

• Conceived and convened NZIOB Inaugural Awards 2015

• Immediate Past President 2013 -2014

• National President 2012 (inaugural) – 2013

• Co-founder of NAWIC NZ 1996

While I was National President we expanded NAWIC from being based in Wellington to

launching Auckland and Christchurch, growing membership threefold. My focus was on

governance, establishing rules, strategic planning and launching a mentoring programme. I

am currently establishing an awards programme, and safety clothing designed for women.

New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA)

• Wellington Branch Committee Member 1992-1996

• Wellington Branch Secretary 1994-1995

• National Investigations Committee 1997-1998

• National Incorporation Committee 1996

• BIM Task Group 2014

Greytown Community Heritage Trust

Architectural Advisor and Trustee 2007- present

(I live between Wellington and Greytown).

Friends of the DOWSE/NEW DOWSE Public Art Gallery

Trustee 2007 - 2012

During my time as a Trustee of Friends of the Dowse I was Convener of the NZ Student Craft

Design Awards 2008-2012; more than doubling the number of entries during that period.

Zonta Club of Port Nicholson

Service Committee convenor 1995 - 98

Member 1992-98

Board Competencies

Sector Experience

• Not for profit from both inside and through working with

• Construction industry with a focus on institutional and not for profits

Governance Knowledge

• Ability to chair with a strong sense of collaboration

• Understands responsibilities of a director, processes and relationships of the board

• General legal, accounting and regulatory requirements

• Strategy, planning, resourcing, risk analysis

• Management of diverse stakeholder interests through both architectural and board experience

Approach

• Knows own limitations and when to ask for help

• Constantly developing knowledge and skills

• Ability to relate to wide range of people and establish relationships

• Quick clear decisions which may include tough choices or considered risks

• Ability to think critically, challenge proposals and express opinions clearly

• Understands issues from different perspectives

Career Summary

Accent Architects Ltd, 1995 – present ( www.accentarch.co.nz )

Role: Founder, Principal and Architect Director

Accent Architects is an award winning practice which until our recent restructuring numbered

22. The practice is a national business which undertakes commercial, education and

residential projects throughout New Zealand. In the majority of our projects we act as both

Project Manager and Architect, steering the projects through to the built result and beyond.

Ampersand Architects / TWIA Architects, 1984 - 1994

Roles: from student to Associate to Founding Director of Ampersand Architects

Recent Governance Education and Qualifications

Institute of Directors Courses

• Chairing the Board 2013

• Finance 2013

• Strategy 2012

Master of Fine Arts, RMIT 2005

Entrepreneurs Success Programme (1999-2001)

Bachelor of Architecture (1st Class Honours), VUW 1987

Bachelor of Building Science, VUW 1984

Professional Associations

Institute of Directors

Associate Member (2013 - )

Fellow, New Zealand Institute of Building (NZIOB)

Joined as initially a student member in 1984.

National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)

Co-founder of NAWIC NZ 1996

Fellow, New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA)

Joined as initially a student member in 1984.

New Zealand Registered Architects Board Assessor (NZRAB)

• NZRAB Technology Review Working Party 2014-

• NZRAB Assessor 2006-

• AERB (NZRAB’s predecessor) Examiner 1994-2006

Interests

• I have an art practice (www.ginajones.co.nz) which saw me in Hong Kong for my second

solo exhibition there in March 2014.

• Hiking

• Mountain-biking/Cycling

• The Arts

• Travel