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.

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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

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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.

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