have built a career within the Hotel Industry spanning over 25 years, moving up through the ranks from front line roles before stepping into the world of Human Resources, and all things people and culture. My career has seen me work for some of the largest Global Hotel companies in the world and a few boutique properties and resorts, across NZ and Australia, namely the likes of Hilton, InterContinental Hotels Group and Accor.

Relocating back to NZ in 2006, I rejoined Global Hotel company IHG out of Wellington in a Senior HR capacity before coming back to my home town of Auckland where my husband (also a Hotelier) and subsequently had our two daughters. We moved to Rotorua just over 10 years ago, and although a daunting thought at the time moving from the big city lights of Auckland to the Bay, I cannot see us relocating anywhere now, we love our life here. The region is rich in culture, outdoor activities and the ability to maintain a work life balance is exceptional.

Holding Senior HR roles within the Hotel sector and operating HR for multiple hotels across the country, I have a very practical approach to HR Support, with a lifelong passion for learning and development. In my capacity as a small business owner of two businesses locally, across many sectors including construction, engineering, hospitality, tourism, property development, property management and more, I understand the challenges that can come from navigating the ever changing employment landscape. My services encompass advice and support across all generalist functions including; performance management, employment relations and talent development. I am a firm believer, my role is all about relationships, understanding and awareness, and keeping things as simple and practical as possible – these are keys to my success.