Benjamin Smith

Benjamin Smith has a diverse work experience in various industries. Benjamin is currently serving as the Head of Information Technology at Juken New Zealand, where they are responsible for developing and implementing the IT and systems strategy. Prior to this, Benjamin worked as a Senior Information Technology Consultant at Ernst & Young, supporting Fonterra on various projects. Benjamin also served as a Senior Project Manager at Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand and Whangarei District Council. Additionally, Benjamin has experience as a Senior Project Manager at Top Energy and an IT Transformation Programme Manager at Northpower. Benjamin has also worked at Far North District Council, APN News & Media LTD, The University of Auckland, and Auckland Airport, showcasing their expertise in IT management and project delivery.

Benjamin Smith pursued their education at The University of Auckland, where they completed the Strategic CIO Leadership Programme in Information Technology in 2021. Benjamin also attended Massey University for an Executive MBA (Master of Business Administration) with a Digital Transformation Specialisation, though the specific start and end years are not provided. In addition to their formal education, Benjamin obtained several certifications, including Prince2 Certified Practitioner from APMG International in April 2006, Microsoft Certified Professional from Microsoft in 2006, ITIL Essentials Course from ALC in June 2005, and ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT-Service Management from EXIN in June 2005. Benjamin also has an AgilePM Certified Practitioner certification, although the institution and date of attainment are not specified.