Business Experience

Alia is an experienced, industrial and organisational psychologist with a career spanning the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), in both senior roles in organisational development and also operational line management roles. She was awarded the New Zealand Defence Force Meritorious Service Medal in 2014.

Alia’s recent experiences include developing an integrated approach of talent strategy within Frucor Australasia. She has also worked in the well-being and resilience area, with senior executives and Olympic level athletes. 

Qualifications/ Professional Memberships

PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) Individual and Organisational Resilience, Waikato University, New Zealand (completion 2017)

Diploma in Business Administration, Massey University

Masters in Science, Industrial and Organisational Psychology - University of Canterbury

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology - University of Canterbury, New Zealand

NZPS Psychologist Registration

Hogan Certification, Performance Programs

Accredited DDI Facilitator – Leadership Development Programmes