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Branches

We have branches nationwide organising locally run meetings and events, which may be networking events, seminars, Special Interest Groups (SIGs) or HR Café Connects. 

HR Café Connects are for HRNZ members only.  These complimentary catch ups are an opportunity to network with fellow HR practitioners for some collegiality, problem solving, and access to ideas and professional networking. A great way to build relationships and make connections with other local HR members. 

Our ever popular Branch Events provide members with the opportunity to network with fellow presenters, share best practice and learn from informative relevant presentations. Members are welcome to attend any branch events across the country.

Non-members are welcome to attend events at the non member rate and some events may be restricted to Members Only. 

The branches throughout New Zealand are detailed below:

Branches

BranchBranch PresidentEmailLinkedIn Group
NorthlandTBA[email protected]Northland Branch - LinkedIn group
AucklandMichal Pawlowicz[email protected]Auckland Branch - LinkedIn group
Auckland – SouthTarryn van Niekerk[email protected]Auckland - South - LinkedIn group
WaikatoSarah Morton-Johnson[email protected]Waikato Branch -  LinkedIn Group
Bay of PlentyBecky Gardiner[email protected]Bay of Plenty Branch - LinkedIn Group
TaranakiTracey Berrington-Smith[email protected]Taranaki Branch - LinkedIn group
Hawke's BayFrancesca Dalli-Niven[email protected]Hawkes Bay Branch - LinkedIn group
ManawatuTBA[email protected]Manawatu-Whanganui - LinkedIn group
WellingtonFelicity Hislop[email protected]Wellington Branch - LinkedIn group
NelsonTBA[email protected] 
CanterburyAlaina Schuster[email protected]Canterbury Branch - LinkedIn group
OtagoGrant O'Kane[email protected]Otago Branch - LinkedIn group
QueenstownAmanda Haynes[email protected]Queenstown Branch - LinkedIn group
SouthlandPaula Hibbs[email protected] 
AcademicDeepika Jindal[email protected] Academic Branch - LinkedIn group
RopuTBA[email protected]  

 

Interested in joining a Branch Committee?

Branches are an important and integral part of the HRNZ Community. It is acknowledged that Branch Presidents and Committee Members are a group of dedicated volunteers who are passionate about elevating the capability and reputation of the HR profession.  They support their members by regularly organising events and introducing guest speakers along including Special Interest Groups (SIGS), Networking, and Café Connects events. 

Their aim is to educate, inform, equip and inspire our members to conduct their roles competently, and with confidence. Being a part of a HRNZ Branch Committee is a great way to broaden your network, pick up additional skills or strengthen existing ones, and influence the profession. Serving on a Branch Committee will boost your profile both locally and nationally. Furthermore you will build a valuable support network of leading industry professionals. You must be a current HRNZ Financial Member to serve on a Branch Committee.

Expressions of Interest for joining a Branch Committee in 2025 are now open. To complete the application form, please click on the following link.

Application Form

Otherwise if you have any queries, then please feel free to contact Louise Joe, Branch Engagement Lead at [email protected]