{"id":7,"date":"2026-03-11T21:37:29","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T21:37:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kjrussell.nz\/?page_id=7"},"modified":"2026-06-22T10:51:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T10:51:07","slug":"home-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kjrussell.nz\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Impact Assessment \u2022 Stakeholder Engagement \u2022 Project Management"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"337\" height=\"337\" src=\"https:\/\/kjrussell.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Headshot.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kjrussell.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Headshot.jpeg 337w, https:\/\/kjrussell.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Headshot-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/kjrussell.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Headshot-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 337px) 100vw, 337px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Based in Auckland, New Zealand, I provide independent consulting services specialising in social impact assessment, stakeholder engagement and project management. My work focuses on helping organisations understand and manage social impacts associated with policies, plans and projects, particularly where environmental and community outcomes are closely connected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I have experience across central and local government and community organisations. I bring a broad understanding of conservation, urban development, transport and community wellbeing. I enjoy working collaboratively with clients and stakeholders to support informed decision-making and deliver practical solutions. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I welcome opportunities to work with organisations, councils, iwi, community groups and environmental initiatives seeking positive social and environmental outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Selected Projects<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chathamrestorationtrust.org.nz\/assets\/Uploads\/Documents\/Social-Impact-Assessment-for-Predator-Free-Chathams-May-2026.pdf\">Predator Free Chathams \u2013 Social Impact Assessment (2026)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.doc.govt.nz\/Documents\/our-work\/predator-free-rakiura-social-impact-assessment.pdf\">Rakiura \/ Stewart Island \u2013 Social Impact Assessment (2017)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Professional Affiliations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>New Zealand Association for Impact Assessment (NZAIA)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Core Group Member<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IAIA27 Local Arrangements Organising Committee Member<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Qualifications<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Master of Science (Geography)<br><\/strong>University of Canterbury<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Research focused on utilitarian cycling and the factors influencing cycling as an everyday mode of transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Postgraduate Diploma in Development Studies<br><\/strong>Massey University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Advanced study in international development, sustainability and social change, with a focus on community development and social outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><strong>PRINCE2\u00ae Project Management Qualification<\/strong><br>Certified in PRINCE2\u00ae project management methodologies, with experience delivering multidisciplinary projects and programmes involving technical, policy and community stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>First aid certificate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GirlGuiding NZ Volunteer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I have worked with GirlGuiding New Zealand for 10 years. In my volunteer roles I support girls to develop confidence, leadership and practical skills. I also mentor and support volunteer leaders and contribute to the delivery of programmes, camps and events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-linkedin wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kjrussell\/\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19.7,3H4.3C3.582,3,3,3.582,3,4.3v15.4C3,20.418,3.582,21,4.3,21h15.4c0.718,0,1.3-0.582,1.3-1.3V4.3 C21,3.582,20.418,3,19.7,3z M8.339,18.338H5.667v-8.59h2.672V18.338z M7.004,8.574c-0.857,0-1.549-0.694-1.549-1.548 c0-0.855,0.691-1.548,1.549-1.548c0.854,0,1.547,0.694,1.547,1.548C8.551,7.881,7.858,8.574,7.004,8.574z M18.339,18.338h-2.669 v-4.177c0-0.996-0.017-2.278-1.387-2.278c-1.389,0-1.601,1.086-1.601,2.206v4.249h-2.667v-8.59h2.559v1.174h0.037 c0.356-0.675,1.227-1.387,2.526-1.387c2.703,0,3.203,1.779,3.203,4.092V18.338z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-mail wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"mailto:&#075;&#097;th&#101;&#114;in&#101;&#064;&#075;J&#082;usse&#108;l.n&#122;\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19,5H5c-1.1,0-2,.9-2,2v10c0,1.1.9,2,2,2h14c1.1,0,2-.9,2-2V7c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm.5,12c0,.3-.2.5-.5.5H5c-.3,0-.5-.2-.5-.5V9.8l7.5,5.6,7.5-5.6V17zm0-9.1L12,13.6,4.5,7.9V7c0-.3.2-.5.5-.5h14c.3,0,.5.2.5.5v.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Mail<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-chain wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/citations?hl=en&#038;user=mHjmQ_0AAAAJ\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M15.6,7.2H14v1.5h1.6c2,0,3.7,1.7,3.7,3.7s-1.7,3.7-3.7,3.7H14v1.5h1.6c2.8,0,5.2-2.3,5.2-5.2,0-2.9-2.3-5.2-5.2-5.2zM4.7,12.4c0-2,1.7-3.7,3.7-3.7H10V7.2H8.4c-2.9,0-5.2,2.3-5.2,5.2,0,2.9,2.3,5.2,5.2,5.2H10v-1.5H8.4c-2,0-3.7-1.7-3.7-3.7zm4.6.9h5.3v-1.5H9.3v1.5z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Link<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Based in Auckland, New Zealand, I provide independent consulting services specialising in social impact assessment, stakeholder engagement and project management. 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