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Jess McDonagh

PX Director – Australia and New Zealand

Gentrack

Jessica is the People Experience Director at Gentrack, leading the function across Australia & New Zealand. With varied experience across core industries, including technology, mining, and infrastructure services throughout Australia and New Zealand.

Her expertise in HR leadership is backed by foundational education, with a Bachelor of Business from the University of Technology Sydney and a Graduate Diploma in Psychology from Monash University.

SESSIONS
Day 1

12:25

Panel: How to overcome talent scarcity
  • 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

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Phone: +64 9 802 1668
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The 2025 HR Leaders Symposium is now CPD Accredited. Attendees will receive 7 points per day, with a certificate immediately following the event.

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