Meet the Team…
Our team is our greatest asset. We are a diverse group of professionals with a shared passion for environmental sustainability, biosecurity and safety.
Our team combines practical experience with deep knowledge to deliver comprehensive services in biosecurity, biodiversity, and health, safety, and wellbeing. We take great pride in our work and are privileged to be part of projects that enhance the natural beauty and health of our landscapes.
Zac leads the Zolve team with his diverse skill set, wide knowledge base and energetic, positive mindset. Chris is Zolve’s go to for strategic planning and operational management. Alice’s enthusiasm and creative thinking bring a fresh approach to each unique project and Janine’s organisational skills and attention to detail keep our projects on track.
Team Bios…
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.
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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
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Recipient of the MPI Safe & Healthy Work Environment award for 2021.
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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
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Environmental Management and Strategy
People and culture
Health, Safety and Wellbeing design
Sustainability optimisation
Regulatory and compliance
Chris James
Project Manager
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.
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New Zealand Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety - Level 3
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.
Institute of Administrative Management - Certificate in 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
Level 2 First Aid
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Royal Humane Society Award 2015
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Member of NZBI
Member of Chartered institute of management
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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.
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Land Based Sustainability Practices - Southern Institute of Technology
Landscape Construction - Southern Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Photography & Media Arts
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Founding member of Floral Collective Aotearoa
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Wetland Restoration and Riparian Management
Land Use & Sustainability Optimisation
Project Coordination
Administration
Our Core Values…
Integrity & Accountability
Humility & Humour
Partnership & Cohesion
Diversity & Respect
Zolve Environmental Limited is proudly a Ngāi Tahu Whānau owned business. We encourage you to use Te Aka Haumi o Tahu / business directory to connect, engage and give back
Zolve Environmental Limited holds SiteWise Gold Prequalification Status, highlighting our exceptional health and safety systems and commitment to company wide safety.
