Shaping the future of HR: Join the National HR Summit 2025

Discuss critical issues and gain insights from leaders in their fields at this year's summit

Shaping the future of HR: Join the National HR Summit 2025

If the role of CHROs and senior people leaders in 2025 could be summed up in a few words it would be complexity on top of complexity.

A recent global survey by Korn Ferry of HR leaders found major changes in strategic priorities and the scope of their remit, which is likely to include advising CEOs and leadership teams and leading company-wide transformation as well as managing people-related functions.

That’s why this year’s HRD National HR Summit New Zealand on 19 November 2025 at the Cloud, Auckland is a must for HR leaders. To secure your place register now.

Whether you work in talent management, recruitment, human resource operations, learning and development, HR transformation, diversity and inclusion or workforce planning, this is an opportunity to discuss critical issues and gain insights from leaders in their fields.

We will also be announcing the winners of the HRD Awards New Zealand 2025, showcasing the country’s most outstanding HR teams, leaders and employers for their achievements and leadership over the past 12 months.

Meet the speakers for the National HR Summit New Zealand

This year’s agenda will feature a keynote address, "Redefining productivity – leading with AI and human focus" by Susan Lowe, Chief People and Organisational Performance Officer at Alpine Energy.

A panel discussion on "EVP in 2025 – crafting an employer brand that attracts and retains top talent", will bring together Christine van Hoffen, Head of People at Tracksuit (pictured above),  Heather Douglas, Group Talent Acquisition Manager at Beca and Kate James, Director Human Resources - NZ, Pacific, PNG at Coca Cola Amatil NZ.

And Mauro Barsi, Head of Legal at EMA will present lessons from key cases, common pitfalls, and essential compliance considerations for HR leaders.

Adventurer Justin Jones will share the lessons in resilience and the importance of feeling uncomfortable.

For more information check out the full list of speakers .

To secure your place register now.

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