Kelly Nelson

Kelly Nelson is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in administrative and governance roles within various organizations. Currently serving as the Governance Team Leader at NZ Nurses Organisation since September 2024, Kelly previously held the position of Executive Assistant to the Secretary General and National President at New Zealand Red Cross since February 2021. Prior experience includes significant roles at VSA (Volunteer Service Abroad) as Executive Coordinator and Executive Assistant to the CEO from July 2011 to February 2021, where responsibilities encompassed governance processes, event coordination, and management support. Kelly's career also includes an Executive Assistant position at the Legal Services Agency, a Personal Assistant role at Deloitte Belgium, and various positions at Telecom New Zealand. Kelly holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Business Administration and Economics from the University of Canterbury.