Jeff McGrath

Training Consultant

Jeff McGrath joins CERT after 25 years in the NZ Police which included various ranks and roles including SAR Incident Manager, officer in charge of the Youth Services workgroup, and O/C of the Police SAR Squad.

During his Policing career, Jeff gained significant experience dealing with a wide range of people and experiences; he’s dealt with intoxicated, agitated, mentally unstable, unpredictable, and substance affected people, and incidents involving harm to self or others. 

In his role managing Search & Rescue emergencies, Jeff developed his operational planning, co-ordination and command skills, and learned a lot about the skill of managing colleagues.

Jeff also has a background in endurance sport, not only competing in Ironman Triathlons around the world, but has also been coaching other triathletes for a number of years, helping them achieve their goals through quality training methods.

Prior to policing, Jeff worked in banking as a customer service officer, and has therefore been dealing face-to-face with people for his entire working life.

“I am motivated to deliver a quality training service to all clients I work with. I enjoy working with and meeting new people, and like to bring my experiences to life through sharing these experiences, whilst making the training enjoyable and fun when possible. A keeping ourselves safe mindset is what I strive to facilitate, not only for our work environment, but for all aspects of life in this ever changing modern world. In my coaching role I enjoy getting the best out of people, helping them to achieve goals they never imagined possible.”