Event Details

Infrastructure New Zealand's Women in Infrastructure Network and Beca are pleased to invite you to join us for the WIN Auckland: Sustainability & Career Development Forum event. 

This event is dedicated to exploring the intersection of sustainability, infrastructure, and women's career growth. This forum will provide an exceptional platform to delve into the vital role of sustainability in shaping the future of infrastructure, while also addressing the exciting opportunities and pathways for women within this sector.

By examining current trends and exploring the evolving landscape of infrastructure development, we seek to empower and inspire women to pursue fulfilling careers in the industry. 

Through interactive discussions, participants will gain valuable insights, network with industry leaders, and discover avenues for professional growth and advancement.

At the event, attendees will have the chance to meet Amelia Linzey, upcoming CEO for Beca. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to hear insights from Nicole Rosie, the CEO of Waka Kotahi, and from Lisa Hinde, the newly appointed Head of Sustainability at Precinct Properties.

Our panel of speakers will share their perspective on sustainability approaches, emerging trends, and the importance of gender diversity within the sector.

Our speakers will answer the following questions:

• What does sustainability mean to them and their organisation? 

• What initiatives or projects has their company undertaken to promote sustainability within the sector?

• How do they see sustainability being integrated into the infrastructure sector in the future?

• What steps are they taking to address sustainability and climate change concerns within the sector, and how can young women professionals play a significant role in driving sustainable practices?

• What are some of the unique opportunities or advancements that they foresee for women in infrastructure, and how can they contribute to driving positive change in the industry?

• What advice do they have for young women who aspire to reach sustainability leadership roles within the sector?

• In terms of career development, what opportunities or programmes do their organisation provide to support the growth and advancement of young women professionals, particularly in the context of sustainability-focused roles?

Transport: In the spirit of sustainability, we encourage you to walk, cycle (there is a bike stand outside Beca's front door) or catch public transport to the event. 

Parking: For those of you travelling by car, parking is available at Wilson Parking on Mercury Lane.

Presenter Details

Amelia Linzey, Upcoming CEO at Beca

Amelia is Beca’s Upcoming CEO, on the Beca Board and is the Group Director of Beca’s Advisory business. She has been involved in a wide range of planning and infrastructure work across New Zealand and the Pacific. Her project experience is largely associated with major transport infrastructure, utility services and social infrastructure. She has also been involved in a range of policy development, and in 2019 – 2020 was one of six independent experts on the Review Panel appointed by MFE recommending reform for New Zealand's Resource Management system. 

Amelia leads a team of nearly 700 professionals in the Advisory business (including project managers, sustainability and environmental scientists, strategic advisors, risk and climate advisors, planners, and design specialists in Aotearoa and Australia). This includes a Sustainability Services Innovation Fund; a specifically funded programme, established to develop new services and products to help our clients across New Zealand and Australia solve their most-pressing sustainability problems.

Nicole Rosie, CEO at Waka Kotahi

Nicole Rosie joined Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency as Chief Executive in February 2020.

Prior to her appointment, Nicole was the CE of Worksafe for three years. She has more than two decades of senior executive experience across the public and private sectors. This includes a range of industries and functions, such as transport and commercial firms including Toll NZ and Fonterra.

Nicole is passionate about making a difference and sees the land transport system and the critical roles Waka Kotahi plays across infrastructure, regulation and safety as being at the heart of a successful New Zealand.

Lisa Hinde, Head of Sustainability at Precinct Properties 

Lisa is Head of Sustainability at Precinct Properties and her key focus is developing and guiding implementation of long term sustainability, health and wellbeing strategies to support industry best practice across assets under management.

This involves integrated planning and management of new and existing asset performance using industry best practice and ESG technology solutions. She builds strategies by drawing on her extensive experience with sustainability, health and wellbeing tools such as Green Star, the WELL Building standard, Net Zero and Circular Economy principles. Her work is globally recognised as enabling scalable solutions to complex challenges in the built environment.

As a natural collaborator, she has a keen interest in developing practical strategies to assist all stakeholders with a streamlined application of sustainability initiatives, translating executive goals to real impact.