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National Vice President Candidate

Malcolm Wallace

Candidate Questions


Why do you want to be National Vice President of the RNZRSA?

I believe there is an opportunity to help build a cohesive, unified and functional organisation. I bring a background of culture change management, focussing on a calm, open, member-centric ethos without blame allocation. 

 

If you are elected, what do you think the most important aspect of your role would be and why?

The most important role of a Vice President is to act as a conduit of information in both directions. To listen to the needs and concerns of members and address them in a coaching/mentoring way. Being available and open to all associations, visiting regularly in order to stay in touch with their world. Heed the advice of our support people.  

How do you think the RNZRSA can best position itself to support the next generation of veterans?

To bring the next generation of veterans into our organisation, and our support network, we need to:

  • Liaise with NZDF on veterans leaving the service.
  • Assist in their transition to civilian life.
  • Understand their specific challenges (ask them and listen to them!).
  • Have a stronger representation of younger members on our Executives.
  • Move our focus back to young families.
  • Build a strong support network with a focus on “a hand up, not a hand out”, utilising third party support agencies.


Candidate Biography/CV

Position: National Vice President
Name: Malcolm Wallace
DOB: 17-12-1954

CV for Nomination for RNZRSA National Vice President

  • Born in Whakatane
  • Raised and educated in Tokoroa.
  • Worked as a shepherd in Tokomaru Bay.
  • Left New Zealand 1973 for the “Big OE”.
  • Joined the British Army in 1975. Served in 1Bn Queens Own Highlanders. Active service in places as diverse as Belize and Northern Ireland.
  • Returned to NZ in 1983. Starting at ground floor level worked my way up to management positions. Mostly in Operations Manager roles in larger manufacturing industries, then in General Manager Roles also in manufacturing/processing industries. Success came from a coaching/mentoring management style with a focus on succession planning and culture building.
  • Now retired.
  • Have a melded family of four with 6 grandchildren.  
  • Am a member of both Canterbury Rugby Supporters Club and Waikato Rugby Supporters Club!   
  • A keen Motorcyclist, I ride a Triumph and am a long-time member of the Patriots D.F.M.C (A motorcycle club exclusively for serving and ex-serving military personnel).
  • Past member of RSA’s in Tokoroa, Hamilton, Howick, Papatoetoe, Ashburton and Rangiora.
  • Currently President of Rangiora RSA, I believe strongly in “A hand up, not a handout”
  • One of my proudest moments was being the Patron of LSV course “Wallace Class” at Burnham.