Welcome to the NZSOLD Emerging Professionals Page
Who We Are
The New Zealand Society on Large Dams (NZSOLD) Emerging Professionals (EP) Group is a community of young professionals, early career engineers, researchers, project managers and students with a shared passion for dam engineering and related fields. We provide a platform for networking, professional development, and knowledge sharing to help shape the future leaders of the industry.
The group is targeted to those with less than 10-years’ experience in the dam industry. This criterion is used for discounted event rates, EP competitions and priority registration for events with limited spaces.
However, anyone is welcome to be involved.
What We Offer
We provide networking opportunities, professional development and knowledge sharing. Here are some of our activities
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Field Trips: Explore real-world applications and industry projects.
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Social Events: Build connections and enjoy fun activities with peers.
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Technical Webinars: Stay informed with the latest developments and trends.
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Poster competitions: Share your knowledge and be rewarded
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Lightning presentations: Learn more about the industry
Join Us
Become a member of NZSOLD and gain access to a wide range of benefits and opportunities. Whether you’re a student, a recent graduate, an early career professional, or have recently moved into the dam industry there’s a place for you in our EP community.
Volunteer
Make a difference by volunteering your time and expertise. From organizing events to presenting at webinars, there are many ways to get involved and give back to the industry.
Stay Connected
Follow us on social media and subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed about upcoming events, news, and opportunities. Join our online community and be part of the conversation.
All EPG representatives can be contacted via the EPG NZSOLD email address: nzsoldEPG@gmail.com
| Name | Role and Regional Representatives | Company |
| Petra O’Bery | NZSOLD EPG Co-Chair | Stantec |
| James Smith | NZSOLD EPG Co-Chair | Damwatch |
| Eli Maynard | Dunedin Representative | Riley Consultants |
| Tung Hoang | Wellington Representative | Tonkin + Taylor |
| Nicola Godwin | Wellington Representative | Dam Safety Intelligence |
| Philip Winter | Tauranga Representative | Manawa Energy |
| James Smith | Nelson Representative | Damwatch |
| Dunstan Brook-Miller | Otago Representative | Contact Energy |
| Katie Vincent | Student Representative | University of Auckland |