FMCDANZ/ Fellow Career Development Association of NZ
MNZAC Registered with NZAC
MInstD /Member Institute of Directors
MCOUNS, PostGradCert Professional Supervision, GradDip Career Development, Grad Dip HRM

Heather has cultivated an educational background and experience in Human Resource Management and Career Development, which gives her perspectives from both the employer, employee, and career development and counselling disciplines. As a registered counsellor with New Zealand Counselling Association (NZAC) and a member of several career-focused associations, Heather is informed about the latest best practice in the human resources, recruitment, and career development fields. A past president of Career Development Association of NZ (CDANZ), Heather now works as a Career Development Advisor at the University of Waikato and operates a private practice, Career Journey.

As a passionate advocate of systems change, Heather has engaged with TEC through the development of The National Careers System Strategy, and is thrilled to work with YEA to advance career outcomes for youth in Aotearoa.