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The National HR Summit New Zealand is back and bringing together HR leaders from across New Zealand to build connections, share ideas and create lasting professional relations.

From recruitment in today’s competitive market to building resilience, this event is uniting the sector to tackle the workforce challenges you care about most, with the strategies you can rely on. 

We will also announce the winners of the highly anticipated HRD Awards New Zealand live from the summit.  

Embrace your workforce’s full potential, connect with your community and conquer the hurdles that stand in your way – reserve your seat today.

Celebrate New Zealand’s HR rockstars

Join us in recognizing the profession’s best in class at the HRD Awards New Zealand – the nation’s leading independent rewards program for HR professionals. Winners will be revealed live and in-person this April during the National HR Summit New Zealand.

WHY SHOULD I ATTEND?

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    Hear evidence-based insights from HRDs, CHROs, and global HR heads of New Zealand’s most successful companies

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    Gain new perspectives from HR peers who are facing the same challenges – generate ideas, share real-life experiences, and hear proven strategies

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    Connect with over 100 HR leaders face-to-face

Speakers


Sonya Bloomfield
Sonya Bloomfield

Chief Culture Officer
Electric Kiwi

Sue Breeze
Sue Breeze

Head of Talent Acquisition
WSP NZ

Phillipa Gimmillaro
Phillipa Gimmillaro

Chief People Officer
Hind Management

Katrina Hau
Katrina Hau

Director People Experience
Auror

Susan Lowe
Susan Lowe

Chief People Officer
Alpine Energy

Nish Pai
Nish Pai

Head of Capability and Organisational Development
Mitre 10

Candice Payne
Candice Payne

Global Head of Talent – Customer
Xero

Ceri Rowland
Ceri Rowland

Group General Manager People and Culture
Douglas Pharmaceuticals

Michelle Russell
Michelle Russell

GM Talent & Culture, NZ & Pacific
ANZ

Andrew Slater
Andrew Slater

Chief People Officer
Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand

AGENDA


  • Registration opens
  • Opening remarks from the Chairperson
  • KEYNOTE
  • PANEL: Strategic recruitment – how to attract and hire top employees

    As the talent shortage continues, how are HR teams ensuring they are securing the best employees in the market? Hear how top New Zealand companies are attracting and finding the best employees.

    • Examples of creative, targeted solutions for recruiting employees
    • Determining recruitment spend on a reduced budget
    • How to boost talent acquisition initiatives in a lean HR team
    • Leveraging automation, AI and other emerging technology to source the best candidates effectively
    Panellists
    Susan Lowe
    Susan Lowe

    Chief People Officer
    Alpine Energy

    Sue Breeze
    Sue Breeze

    Head of Talent Acquisition
    WSP NZ

    Candice Payne
    Candice Payne

    Global Head of Talent – Customer
    Xero

  • Speed networking

    Expand your network, make connections, and meet fellow delegates in a structured networking session.

  • HRD Awards New Zealand 2024 announcement

    The winners of the following categories will be announced:

    • NZ HR Rising Star of the Year
    • NZ HR Manager of the Year
  • Morning tea and refreshments break
  • CASE STUDY: How to successfully retain employees

    With initiatives ranging from inclusive hybrid work arrangements to career development programs, companies are rethinking their retention strategies. In this session, Phillipa Gimmillaro will share how retains its employees in this competitive market.

    • Fostering a workplace culture of belonging and inclusivity
    • Designing learning and development programs to support career growth
    • Developing companywide programs to build community engagement
    • Implementing equal and fair pay initiatives through remuneration policies
    Phillipa Gimmillaro
    Phillipa Gimmillaro

    Chief People Officer
    Hind Management

  • Session to be announced soon
  • HRD Awards New Zealand 2024 announcement

    The winners of the following categories will be announced:

    • NZ HR Director of the Year
    • HR Team of the Year (>500 Staff)
  • Networking lunch
  • PANEL: Effective wellbeing strategies for building resilient teams

    As teams and managers continue to face burnout and stress, what preventative measures can companies adopt by taking a proactive approach to finding solutions? In this session, hear how top New Zealand companies are supporting and motivating employees through successful wellbeing initiatives.

    • Tips for navigating managerial burnout
    • How to create a psychologically safe workplace
    • Addressing and managing psychosocial risks at work
    • How to avoid ‘wellbeing washing’
    • Identifying metrics to measure and track wellbeing
    Panellists
    Andrew Slater
    Andrew Slater

    Chief People Officer
    Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand

    Ceri Rowland
    Ceri Rowland

    Group General Manager People and Culture
    Douglas Pharmaceuticals

    Katrina Hau
    Katrina Hau

    Director People Experience
    Auror

  • ChatGPT in HR – practical workshop

    How can HR professionals harness the benefits of AI tools to improve efficiency? This practical workshop will cover a step-by-step guide to using ChatGPT to support the HR function.

    • Understanding the basics – how to write effective ChatGPT commands
    • Overview of ethical issues in the use of AI (and how to overcome them)
    • How to use ChatGPT in training, onboarding and policy compliance
  • HRD Awards New Zealand 2024 announcement

    The winners of the following categories will be announced:

    • Employer of Choice (<200 Staff)
    • Employer of Choice (>200 Staff)

     

  • Afternoon tea and refreshments break
  • WORKSHOP: How to manage workplace conflict

    In this practical workshop, hear strategies for managing team conflict effectively to avoid further escalation and minimise risks.

    • Practical strategies for resolving conflict between employees
    • How to recognise and prevent emerging conflict before it escalates
    • Learn several approaches to conflict resolution
  • PANEL: Learning and development to engage remote workers

    How can companies deliver effective learning experiences for their hybrid workforces? This session will discuss strategies for enabling employees to capture learning opportunities both in and out of the workplace.

    • What learning initiatives are best delivered face-to-face versus virtually?
    • Encouraging a learning culture for time-poor and burnt-out employees
    • Tips for delivering L&D programs on a budget
    • How to secure buy-in for L&D initiatives
    • Measuring the ROI of L&D investments
    Panellists
    Sonya Bloomfield
    Sonya Bloomfield

    Chief Culture Officer
    Electric Kiwi

    Nish Pai
    Nish Pai

    Head of Capability and Organisational Development
    Mitre 10

    Michelle Russell
    Michelle Russell

    GM Talent & Culture, NZ & Pacific
    ANZ

  • ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS

    In this interactive session, delegates will discuss key HR challenges covered at the conference and develop action points to implement change.

  • Event concludes

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