James Cook University Careers Directory Profiles

I have learned about the immense breadth and scale of KiwiRail and its contribution to New Zealand and how ‘small’ initiatives can have an extensive impact.

Keep your support system close to you. You will need them. It can be draining taking care of other people and it will take a lot out of you. Having a good support system, whether it’s colleagues, family or friends, really matters.

I think a vast array of people can do project management. I think what you need to thrive in it is communication and people skills. Those are the most important. Having other administration skills and computer skills is helpful. The technical skills you can always learn, but having the right attitude and soft skills is really important.