Subcommittees and Working Groups

NZOHS Subcommittees and Working Groups

Our committees and working groups help drive the strategic direction, professional standards, and day-to-day activities of NZOHS. Each group brings together members with specific expertise to strengthen the Society’s role in supporting occupational hygienists and promoting healthier workplaces across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Below is an overview of our key committees and their focus areas.

Subcommittees Overview

Get Involved!

NZOHS is built on the energy and expertise of our members. Much of what we achieve, from training and events to technical guidance and advocacy, happens through our subcommittees and working groups.

These groups bring together passionate professionals who help shape the direction of the Society and strengthen the occupational hygiene profession in Aotearoa New Zealand.

By joining a subcommittee, you’ll:

  • Contribute your expertise to initiatives that directly impact the profession and worker health.

  • Develop leadership and governance skills in a supportive, collaborative environment.

  • Build your professional network and work alongside others who share your commitment to protecting worker health.

  • Have a voice in shaping the future of occupational hygiene in New Zealand.

  • Gain CPD Points (0.5 points per year, 0.25 points per half year)

Whether you’re an early-career hygienist keen to learn or an experienced professional ready to share your expertise, there’s a place for you to contribute.

How to get involved

If you’re interested in volunteering for a subcommittee or working group, we’d love to hear from you.

Expressions of interest are invited throughout the year — simply get in touch with admin@nzohs.org.nz or any of the NZOHS Council to find out where your skills and interests best fit.

Together, we can continue to grow our profession, raise awareness of occupational hygiene, and make New Zealand workplaces healthier and safer for everyone.

Current Subcommittee Members

Intermediate Training

Rebecca Shanks (Chair)

Cassandra Edmunds

Sam McGee

Scott Nicol

Advanced Practice Short Courses

Levi Mines (Chair)

Byron Frankish

Sam McGee

Cassandra Edmunds

Almi Bradfield-van Wyk

Al Threlfall

Susan Edwards

Commit2Fit

Penny King (Co-Chair)

Lucre Pfefferman (Co-Chair)

Deb McAlpine

Alex Marquand-Gray

Carolyn Parris

Jarrod Graham

Johnny Fernandez

Levi Mines

Nadine Barnard

Nime Judd

Rebecca Shanks

Shilpa Nerpada

Lucre Pfefferman

Conference & Events

Nadine Barnard (Chair)

Alex Smith

Almi Bradfield-van Wyk

Byron Frankish

Cassandra Edmunds

Trudy Geoghegan

Lucre Pfefferman

Nicholas Browne

Communication & Marketing

Byron Frankish (Co-Chair)

Kerry Cheung (Co-Chair)

Almi Bradfield-van Wyk

Juliette Lyons

Winnie Ng

Technical Advisory

Levi Mines (Chair)

Trudy Geoghegan

Laura Charlton

Almi Bradfield-van Wyk

Sriram Prasath

Johan Barnard

Sustainability

Miriska Gerber (Co-Chair)

Nicholas Browne (Co-Chair)

Operations, Finance & Risk

President (Chair)

President-Elect

Treasurer

Secretary

Membership Committee

Page last updated 25/03/2026