24-25 March 2025
Cordis Auckland / Tāmaki Makaurau
Optimising HR Strategies through Innovative Tech
In a climate of rapid technological advancement and economic uncertainty, preparing your organisation for the future of work is critical to enhancing business performance.
Join us at the 3rd Annual HR Leaders Symposium for a series of interactive workshops, case studies, roundtables, and risk scenario sessions, where HR leaders from government, SMEs and multinational corporations will share actionable insights and real-world examples to drive sustainable organisational success.
Advisory Board
Our agenda is curated in collaboration with an experienced advisory board to help tackle the most pressing challenges HR leaders face today.
Shasha Ali
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Experience Lead
The University of Auckland
Brynlea Hunter-Morpeth
Chief People and Culture Officer
AIA NZ
Sravan Rajupalem
Data Scientist
ANZ
Speakers
Brad McLean
Head of Human Resources
BlueScope
Sarah Phillips
Chief People Officer
Watercare Services Limited
Alexis Cameron
Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Hāmoa, Health NZ, Te Toka Tumai (Auckland)
Wendy Baker
Chief Human Resources Officer
Brosnan
Toni Grimshaw
Chief People Safety and Well Being Officer
New Zealand Rugby
Hennie Peters
Chief People Officer
Open Country Dairy
Sarah Novelli
Executive Director, People and Culture
BGIS
Bryan Ng
Chief Data and Analytics Officer
New Zealand Trade & Enterprise
Key Takeaways:
Future-Proof Your HR Department with Data and Technology
Hear from LawVu, New Zealand Rugby, Palmerston North City Council, Watercare Services Limited, and Trade Me as they provide practical tips for navigating the evolving workplace landscape in a challenging economic climate.
Winning Strategies to Secure and Retain Top Talent
Learn from Genesis Energy how aligning with employee expectations can help you address the complexities of talent retention.
Building Positive Leadership for Employee Development
Hear from Brad McLean, Head of Human Resources at BlueScope and awardee of the Excellence Award for HRD’s 2024 Australian HR Manager of the Year, as he outlines key strategies for transformative leadership that inspire and develop employees.
Venue
Cordis, Auckland
83 Symonds Street, Grafton, Auckland 1010