Geoscience 2022

Plenary Lectures

Dr Charlotte Severne

“Once a Geologist, always a Geologist - 25 years on”

What happens when you leave University armed with a Doctorate in Geology and no place to go? There are number of routes open to science graduates other than post-doctoral paths and academic roles but these are obvious and graduates are prepared. Dr Severne will discuss her journey, the opportunities and near misses that colour her career. She will also take a glance at what the workforce of the future will offer for science graduates.

Biography

Dr Charlotte Severne is the Māori Trustee and leads Te Tumu Paeroa - the Office of the Māori Trustee.

Charlotte holds a PhD in Geology from the University of Auckland. In 2016, she was made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, in recognition of her contribution as an advocate and mentor for Māori Development and Science.

Charlotte also has a wealth of experience in working with Māori business as a science advisor and in governance roles in energy, fisheries and farming entities. Prior to being appointed the Māori Trustee in September 2018, her governance leadership roles were primary and energy sector based.

Dr Kim Martelli

“A Career in the Geosciences: A world of opportunities from exploration to engineering!”

Kim has led an interesting and varied career since graduating with a BSc in earth science from Massey University including standing on active volcanoes, riding in helicopters, blowing up rocks, avoiding terrorist attacks and land mines, hoping not to need her kidnapping insurance, and developing the liquefaction hazard map for Tauranga City.

She will talk about what led her to study earth science, what pathways she took and how she has ended up back in the Bay of Plenty. Kim will discuss the importance of taking opportunities and creating your own, and how she navigated Geoscience professions where women are a minority.

Biography

Kim is a Chartered Geologist with a PhD in volcanology from the University Clermont Auvergne (France) and has over 12 years’ experience in field geology conducting geological, geomorphological and hazard mapping in challenging terrain both in New Zealand and around the world (Peru, Turkey, Armenia, Georgia...). After 7 years in Engineering Geology, she has recently taken up a role as the Natural Hazards and Infrastructure Resilience Specialist for Tauranga City Council.

Kim has a deep passion for STEM education and development, volunteering in Engineering New Zealand's The Wonder Project and Tauranga's STEM festival. She has completed leadership programmes for high potential women and future leaders, and is the chair for GSNZ Bay of Plenty Branch.

Hollei Gabrielsen
Herenga tangata, hononga ki te whenua.

Mai i te pae tapu o Tongariro
Ko Matua te Toa
Tae iho ki Pīhanga te uwha whakaaroha
Ko Matua te Hine
E ruku ana ahau i tōku wai kōrero
Ko Te Kōpū a Kānapanapa te wai whakahono
E ko Te Arawa!
E ko Tūwharetoa!
E ko Kurauia, Turumakina, Hikairo te mihi atu nei.

Hollei is of Ngāti Tūwharetoa and Ngāti Whitikaupeka descent and the Technical Advisor Volcanology for Te Papa Atawhai, the Department of Conservation. A māmā to three tamariki, an uri of Te Kāhui Maunga, a mokopuna of te taiao, a student of life and in pursuit of consistent growth. Much of Hollei’s career was dedicated to providing a platform for tangata whenua to assert their rangatiratanga on matters concerning their cultural, spiritual and natural landscape. More recently she made the transition to the public sector to provide technical advice on volcanic matters, unrest, risk and eruptions. .