Regional Networks
We have networks nationwide organising locally run meetings and events, which may be networking events, seminars 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 Network 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 networks throughout New Zealand are detailed below:
Networks
| Branch | Branch President | LinkedIn Group | |
| Auckland | Michal Pawlowicz | [email protected] | Auckland Network - LinkedIn group |
| Waikato | Sarah Morton-Johnson | [email protected] | Waikato Network - LinkedIn Group |
| Bay of Plenty | Becky Gardiner | [email protected] | Bay of Plenty Network - LinkedIn Group |
| Taranaki | Tracey Berrington-Smith | [email protected] | Taranaki Network - LinkedIn group |
| Hawke's Bay | Francesca Dalli-Niven | [email protected] | Hawkes Bay Network - LinkedIn group |
| Wellington | Felicity Hislop | [email protected] | Wellington Network - LinkedIn group |
| Nelson | Glenda Martyn | [email protected] | Nelson Network - LinkedIn group |
| Canterbury | Alaina Schuster | [email protected] | Canterbury Network - LinkedIn group |
| Otago | Grant O'Kane | [email protected] | Otago Network - LinkedIn group |
| Queenstown | Amanda Haynes | [email protected] | Queenstown Network - LinkedIn group |
| Southland | Paula Hibbs | [email protected] | Southland Network - LinkedIn group |
| Academic | Deepika Jindal | [email protected] | Academic Network - LinkedIn group |
| Ropu | TBA | [email protected] |
Interested in joining a Regional Network Committee?
Regional Networks are an important and integral part of the HRNZ Community. It is acknowledged that Regional Network Chairs 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 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 Regional Network Committee is a great way to broaden your network, pick up additional skills or strengthen existing ones, and influence the profession. Serving on a Regional Network 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 Regional Network Committee.
Expressions of Interest for joining a Regional Network Committee in 2026 will open in December.
Otherwise, if you have any queries, then please feel free to contact Louise Joe, Network Engagement Lead at [email protected]