Greg Durkin
He/Him
Director
BCITO
Greg is the Director at BCITO. The organisation comprises 420 staff who provide direct educational support for employers and learners across 16 construction trades for all of New Zealand. Currently, the organisation has 16,000+ apprentices, over 1,200 of these are women.
For many years Greg has been a driving force behind changing perceptions across construction in respect to removing barriers to entry and success for women. He believes in targeted approaches that shift behaviours, which are ultimately successful for all involved in the employment and training relationship.
Apart from his professional careers in the ITO and university sectors, Greg has a background in construction having completed his own apprenticeship as a young person and operating a successful business in the construction industry for several years.
Greg has a Master of Education (Hons) from Massey University.
SESSIONS
Day 2
9:10
CEO Panel Leading with Purpose: Championing Intersectionality and Allyship for Inclusive Cultures, Safe Spaces, and High-Performing Teams
Learn tools and techniques to meaningfully engage as an ally and create change in your sector
Going beyond gender equity, understanding intersectionality and creating a culturally safe workplace
How to assess your policies and procedures to ensure a welcoming, and inclusive workplace
Moderator: Hūhana Melanie Lyndon, Green Party List MP, Tai Tokerau; Chief Executive Officer, Ngati Hine Forestry Trust
Greg Durkin, Director, BCITO
Tabby Besley, Founder & Managing Director, InsideOUT
Chris White, Chief Executive Officer, Southern Cross Healthcare
Dr Linda Sissons, Chief Executive, Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao