Agenda

Alexis Cameron, Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Hāmoa, Health NZ, Te Toka Tumai (Auckland)

Megan Woerlein, Head of Human Resources, Amazon Advertising Science, Amazon – HRD Global 100 HR Director

• Demand for individual choice and flexibility

• Creating 'EVP' moments at every stage of the employee journey

• Increasing the employee experience through financial efficiency

Steven Zinsli, Chief Executive Officer, Extraordinary

• Optimising productivity in a recession using data, technology and AI

• Strategic approaches to engage and retain your top employees

• Driving business results and profitability through impactful people strategies

Moderator: Richard Moxon, Chief Executive Officer, The Learning Wave - HR NZ Awards 2024 - Finalist

Karly Boast, Vice President, People Experience, LawVu - HRD New Zealand and Australia Hot List 2025 Winner

Toni Grimshaw, Chief People Safety and Well Being Officer, New Zealand Rugby - HRD New Zealand and Australia Hot List 2024 Winner

Danelle Whakatihi, Chief People and Performance Officer, Palmerston North City Council

Sarah Phillips, Chief People Officer, Watercare Services Limited

Jenna Russell-Langdon, Head of Human Resources, Trade Me

• The urgency of succession planning: Rising chief executive officer turnover and talent shortages make leadership continuity a critical business priority.

• The hidden costs of poor transitions: Lost productivity, disengagement, and increased risk when relying on external hires.

• A data-driven approach to future leadership: Leverage psychometric assessments to identify, develop, and retain top talent

Desiree Grant, Director NZ, Peter Berry Consultancy

• Retaining top talent by understanding and aligning with their expectations and needs

• Creating a productive team environment by integration assistive technology into workplace systems

• Equipping employees to succeed by training them to use the latest technology

Nicole Paterson, Group Manager Organisational Capability, Genesis Energy

Douglas Reid, Group Manager Reward and Analytics, Genesis Energy

• Strategic responses to top talent acquisition against a background of tightening work visa rules

• Breaking down barriers: Steps to create equal access and attract diverse talent

• Looking beyond the small talent pool: benefits to training from the bottom up

Moderator: Faith Pallant, Recruitment Manager, University of Auckland

Anna Liumaihetau Darling, General Manager - People Experience, Sharesies

Jess McDonagh, PX Director – Australia and New Zealand, Gentrack

Kauri Tearaura, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lead, Department of Internal Affairs

Aroha Willis, Head of People and Culture, Goodman Fielder

Attendees will participate in two breakout sessions for 30 minutes each.

Breakout A: Growing talent with the learning ecosystem

Join us for an interactive 30-minute introduction to the power of a learning ecosystem - a simple yet effective way to help your people build confidence and capability. Discover why a holistic learning approach matters in a fast-changing environment as we explore the key elements that drive successful learning: Mindset, Learning Skills, and Contextual Skills.

Theresa Brown, Learning Solutions Design Manager, The Learning Wave - HR NZ Awards 2024 - Finalist

Breakout B:  Simplifying Recruitment and onboarding

Simplifying recruitment and onboarding is essential for attracting top talent while ensuring compliance with employment legislation.

Explore with us how businesses can reduce hiring complexities and improve retention by leveraging technology, standardising process and prioritising a seamless employee experience.

Yogya Burra, Brand Manager, Lagom Group

Breakout C: Beyond eLearning: Expanding your L&D toolkit

Discover how to maximise different types of learning in your organisation to build a stronger learning culture. This session will help you identify the best learning approaches for different needs and expand your perspective on what’s possible, ensuring continuous growth and development.

Nigel Smith, Director, Pūkeko Learning Solutions

• Driving business success by using your data to make the right HR decisions

• Saving time by leveraging AI tools to explore data more efficiently

• Leveraging analytics to anticipate and forecast staffing needs, manage talent gaps, and align workforce strategies with evolving business goal

John Frear, Group Capability and Performance Manager, Giltrap Group

Matt Krogstad, Chief Executive Officer, Groov

• What data should you be collecting and why?

• Identifying roadblocks to your business success and building effective strategies to overcome them

• Best practices for data presentation and visualisation to secure buy-in from executive leadership and employees

Moderator: Greg Eder, Principal Consultant, Peter Berry Consultancy

Wendy Baker, Chief Human Resources Officer, Brosnan

Emma Bennett, General Manager Business Transformation, Powerco

Bryan Ng, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, New Zealand Trade and Enterprise

Nish Pai, Head of Capability and Organisational Development, Mitre 10