2025 New Zealand L&D Leadership Summit

24th & 25th July
Grand Millennium Auckland

Overview

L&D plays a crucial role in shaping a future-ready workforce by using learning as a catalyst for transformation. To progress both as an organisation and as individuals, learning is not only important; it is a fundamental aspect of human behaviour that can inspire change and drive innovation within the business.

The 2025 New Zealand L&D Leadership Summit will examine the complex landscape of L&OD across different industries. The program will focus on how L&OD leaders can effectively navigate this complexity by examining key areas such as leveraging organisational learning to create a sustainable people strategy, mapping skills and capabilities, unlocking the potential of a multi-generational workforce, incorporating Kaupapa Māori principles into L&D, fostering leadership development, enhancing digital literacy, and adapting L&D practices to achieve more with less.

The program is embedded with the theme Forward Motion – Leveraging learning as a catalyst for organisational change. Let’s explore how workplace learning can continue to be a powerful catalyst for transformative organisational change. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and re-energise, helping you to foster positive growth within your organisation!

Key topics to be explored:
  • Upskill, build and innovate – navigating the challenging landscape of workplace learning
  • L&OD in the heart of a sustainable people strategy
  • Demonstrating the L&OD value to the business and the board – measuring the impact of L&D programs
  • Mapping of skills and capability – identifying and accelerating the development of critical skills in your business
  • Become a skills-based organisation – building a roadmap, designing jobs and empowering the workforce to shape future businesses
  • Kaupapa Māori and learning and development – developing new ways of working to advance Māori outcomes
  • Improving workforce adaptability – responding to digital innovation, global competition, and ways of working
  • Technology literacy (i.e. digital, data, AI) and adoption – the power of learning and empowering teams with skills and knowledge
  • Designing a learning strategy that enables behaviour change
  • The impact of organisational structure on L&OD – driving a business-wide transformation
  • Untapping the potential of a multigenerational workforce
  • Effective leadership development – creating an environment where future leaders can thrive
  • Moving forward – challenges, considerations and expectations that can shape the way L&D can influence business outcomes inspire future leaders and contribute to a wider ecosystem
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Presenters

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Kim Culpan
Head of Talent & OD
Southern Cross Healthcare    
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Jan McCarthy
Head of Learning & Development
NZ Post    
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Helen Te Hira
Director Māori Outcomes
Tātaki Auckland Unlimited     
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Shyamini Szeko
Head of Learning & Capability
Tegel Foods    
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Monica Goldwater
Chief Nursing Officer
Southern Cross Healthcare    
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Jody Bloomfield
Strategic People Capability Partner  
NZ Post    
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Drew Thoresen
General Manager of Learning & Development 
KiwiRail NZ    
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Ram Lingam
Learning & Organisational Development Manager 
Watercare      
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Andrea Duncan
Change Lead
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora  
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Dean Cowles
National Nursing Advisor – Māori Affairs
Southern Cross Healthcare    
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Roxanne Pascoe
Director, Learning & Organisational Development
New Zealand Trade & Enterprise     
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Scott Tatom
Head of Learning & Capability
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare    
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Michael Morgan
CEO
Herrmann International    
     
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Desiree Grant
Director NZ 
PBC Hogan     
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Scott Martin
General Manager, Learning & Development & Membership
Institute of Managers & Leaders, ANZ
     
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Rosey Nathan
Early Career & Development Manager  
Blues Charitable Trust
     
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Amanda Thomas
General Manager 
Edvance Workplace Education
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Adam Passonnii
Global Leadership & AI Strategist 
PD Training & Ascend         
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Sonya Cowen
Partner, Head of Research & Development
Winsborough   
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Mike W
National Business Development Manager
ReadyTech
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Michal Pawlowicz
Head of Learning & Development 
HIND Management    
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Tina Rose
Director
Education Unlimited
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Dr Shireen Chua
Director, Intercultural Coach, Facilitator
Third Culture Solutions
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Andrew Patterson
Summit Chairperson

Summit Partners

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