Meet The Team

Zac Robinson

Owner/ Managing Director

zrobinson@zolve.co.nz

Zac has a wide breadth of experience in Environmental and Health & Safety project design, delivery and management across a range of industries in both the public and private sector. Beginning his career in arboriculture while abroad in the UK he has since worked within the mining, electrical and most recently forest industry. Zac leads the Zolve team with his diverse skill set, wide knowledge base and energetic, positive mindset.

NZQA Diploma in Business
NZQA Level Four- Health and Safety Management
NPTC City & Guilds- Arboriculture
LivingWorks- ASIST (Mental Health)
SCION- Maximising Incident Learning Objectives Masterclass
Recipient of the MPI Safe & Healthy Work Environment award for 2021.
Timaru District Council Biodiversity Steering Group - Voluntary
NZ Institute of Safety Management
South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce
NZ Biosecurity Institute
South Canterbury Biodiversity Project - Advisory Group - Voluntary
- Environmental Management and Strategy
- People and culture
- Health, Safety and Wellbeing design
- Sustainability optimisation
- Regulatory and compliance

Chris James

Consultant

cjames@zolve.co.nz

Chris is a dedicated and experienced professional with a diverse background in leadership, management and health and safety systems. Holding a range of qualifications and certifications that highlight his skills and expertise, Chris is a valued and highly capable member of the Zolve Environmental team. Currently project managing several pest control programs, Chris is Zolve’s go to for strategic planning and operational management.

Royal Humane Society Award 2015
Chartered Management Institute (CMI) level 2 Diploma in Team Leading (QCF).
CMI Level 3 Certificate in 1st Line Management (QCF).
CMI level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership (QCF).
Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) –
Workplace Risk Assessors, Working Safely, Managing Safely and accident Investigation and Reporting.
Certificate in Administrative Management from the Institute of Administrative Management.
Certificate in Personal Development for the Outdoor Industry.
Institute of Leadership and Management level 3 Award in Workplace Coaching for Team Leaders and First Line Managers.
Joint Service School of Exercise Rehabilitation Instructor Qualified.
Register of Exercise Professionals level 4
Edexcel BTEC level 4 in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector.
Trained Team Medic and Level 2 first aid trained
Member of NZBI
Member of Chartered institute of management
- Highly experienced in team enhancement and development
- Resource Management
- Risk Management and Mitigation
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Logistic Supply Management
- Contractor Management

Alice Mitchell

Project Coordinator/Administration Support

amitchell@zolve.co.nz

With a background working in, and contributing to, the Floriculture and Horticulture industry in Aotearoa, Alice brings a diverse skill set to the Zolve team. Having studied Landscape Construction and Land Based Sustainability Practices, she is the go to team member for land restoration and sustainability projects.

Land Based Sustainability Practices - Southern Institute of Technology
Landscape Construction - Southern Institute of Technology
Founding member of Floral Collective Aotearoa
- Wetland Restoration and Riparian Management
- Land Use & Sustainability Optimisation
- Project Coordination
- Administration