IrrigationNZ Staff Profile

Introducing: Lynn Lawrence

Lynn Lawrence joined IrrigationNZ in October as the Business Support Manager picking up final preparations for the November 2020 Annual General Meeting in Christchurch. Her role covers accounting, administration, business and membership services support for IrrigationNZ from its office now relocated to Wellington.

With a background in human resources management, Lynn has completed a Diploma in HR/Organisational Development through Massey and a postgraduate Diploma in Accounting at Victoria University in Wellington. Over the years she has worked in accounting, HR, administration and education for accounting firms Arthur Young and KPMG Peat Marwick, the New Zealand Society of Accountants, and the New Zealand Law Society’s education and membership event services.

She has a strong focus on supporting organisational direction and board and committee activities, the importance of customer and membership service delivery, and reliable information management through accounting systems and processes. Her last position was based at Parliament as the office manager/event coordinator for a contractor providing specialist infrastructure services for parliamentary and ministerial events and ceremonies. She sees all this past experience meshing well for the diversity of her role as the Business Support Manager for IrrigationNZ.

Family business activities in agri-business take her to the South Island at regular intervals, encouraging a keen interest in the lay of the land and its resources and challenges. Joining IrrigationNZ has been a real bonus in crystallizing this interest.

Lynn has a partner who is a forensic economist and strategic management consultant in Wellington, and three adult daughters. In her spare time, she likes to tackle cryptic crossword puzzles, watch movies, travel, listen to music and go to the occasional rock concert.

She is really enjoying her start with IrrigationNZ and looking forward to working with members and the industry on developments and initiatives. Lynn Lawrence – Business Support Manager at IrrigationNZ.

Pivotal.

Anderson Lloyd is the trusted legal advisor for major players in New Zealand’s irrigation sector, with a proven ability to deliver results. We have advised on numerous existing and proposed schemes in the North and South Islands and act for individual farmers and agribusinesses.

Our specialist team advises on all aspects associated with large-scale irrigation schemes including banking, capital raising, commercial contract, resource management and construction matters.

David Goodman, Partner p: 03 335 1235 m: 027 787 8785 david.goodman@al.nz Sarah Eveleigh, Partner p: 03 335 1217 m: 027 204 1479 sarah.eveleigh@al.nz