About UsGeoff Pearman
Geoff has recently spent 14 years in the tertiary education sector. From 2007 – 2009 he worked for the Tertiary Education Commission as a stakeholder engagement manager. Nationally he worked with stakeholders in the social services, education and community sectors. Prior to this he worked at the University of Canterbury as Director of Continuing and Bridging Education managing the delivery of adult and community education, bridging education, professional short courses and international education programmes. This period was one of growth and innovation with new programme initiatives, curriculum development and local and international business development. From 1980 - 1995 he worked for Child, Youth and Family, first as a social worker, then for 10 years as a Regional Training Manager with responsibility for the South Island. Geoff was a member of TEC ACE Reference Group from 2002 – 2006 advising on the development of adult and community education. In 2005 he was awarded a fellowship to visit the USA and study stakeholder engagement between universities and their communities. In 2004 the department he led was a finalist in the NZTE export awards for innovation in international education. He has also been a recipient of the NZIM Crothall award. He has qualifications in sociology (organisational change) social work and adult education with a trade qualification from his early days as a carpenter and joiner.
Jan is the photographer whose stunning images you are enjoying on this website. Jan discovered creative photography and the macro lens several years ago. She can be found looking through her view finder into a flower and capturing the hidden beauty that lies within. She can also be found exploring Christchurch’s Avon – Heathcote estuary on a foggy morning or walking in the Port Hills sizing up a wind blown tree. Jan is currently experimenting with Lensbaby lens and getting stunning results. |
Geoff is an experienced manager, trainer and facilitator, recognised for his strategic and future thinking skills, his ability to initiate and implement complex organisational change and to develop innovative approaches to programme and service delivery. He is currently working in the field of organisational and professional development and has a contract with a major government agency to develop their workforce capability strategy. He also has an organisational development consultancy – Partners in Change.