Career Specialist
PMCDANZ
Experienced career coach, trainer and practitioner liaison
Jenny works with people across career stages, from exploring direction and finding work to developing as a leader and managing career change. Her coaching includes CVs, interview preparation, LinkedIn profiles, job-search strategies and personal branding, alongside career development and support through complex transitions.
Her experience spans Career Services, the New Zealand Defence Force, NZ Libraries and private practice. She brings a broad understanding of career and talent management, team dynamics and the challenges people face in different workplaces.
Jenny also supports practitioners and organisations through training, coaching skills development and career management systems. She adapts her approach to each person’s goals and circumstances, helping them identify their strengths and take useful next steps.
Jenny Bean
Jenny’s Approach
Jenny empowers the people she works with to achieve their best in work, life, community, and the world. Whether helping individuals navigate career transitions or supporting leaders through complex team dynamics, Jenny’s goal is to equip her clients with the tools they need for success.
Qualifications and Certifications
Master of International Security (Distinction) – Massey University
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology – University of Canterbury
Diploma in Career Guidance – NMIT
Licensed Practitioner of CareerIntelligence, CareerSmart, and CareerPlanet
Hogan’s Suite of Leadership Assessment Tools Accreditation – Winsborough
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Qualified Interpreter – Form M and Form Q
Coaching and Supervision Certificate – Unitec
Lominger Competency Accreditation
Self-Directed Search Certification – NZ Council of Educational Research
Registered B Psychological Test User – NZ Council for Educational Research