Margaret van Schaik, Chair WISE NZ and Managing Director, VSH&S

Kate Sutcliffe, Health & Safety Specialist, WISE NZ Committee

A lawyer, a leader and a passionate advocate for the wellbeing of New Zealanders, Stacey will share her story, purpose, and approach to leadership and will challenge you to think about how you can leverage your skills to create meaningful social change in your community.

Stacey Shortall MNZM, Partner, MinterEllisonRuddWatts

No one likes a 'difficult' conversation', but they are a necessary part of operating successfully in a health & safety role. Inspector Wendy Robilliard is an expert at dealing with difficult people and having difficult conversations. Drawing on her experience working in the Safer People Team, as well as in leadership roles and at an operational level, Wendy will share her tips for dealing with difficult situations and where necessary, challenging the status quo, especially when working in a male-dominated environment.

Inspector Wendy Robilliard MNZM, Critical Risk Programme Manager, NZ Police

Artificial intelligence is increasingly embedded in safety-critical work, yet its impacts on people are often poorly understood. This session examines AI through a Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE) lens, focusing on workload, trust, decision-making, and risk, and how poorly designed systems can unintentionally create new safety hazards. Drawing on current research and applied examples, the session will highlight where organisation attention needs to be to ensure AI supports, rather than undermines, safe work.

Dr Megan Blakely, Lecturer in Organisational Psychology and Human Factors, University of Canterbury

What I've learned about health & safety law, regulation, regulators and their impact on risk and workers' lives.

Krissy Thompson, Lawyer and Professional Director

Moni will explore how human‑centred controls can transform safety by focusing on real people’s decisions, capabilities, and performance rather than rigid rules and transactional systems. Moni will challenge traditional critical risk management and present a new evidence‑based model that empowers teams. The session will also call on women to lead New Zealand’s next wave of safety innovation and elevate our expertise on the world stage.

Moni Hogg, S-II Specialist

Facilitator: Kate Sutcliffe, Health & Safety Specialist and WISE committee

Panel:

Wendy Robilliard MNZM, Critical Risk Programme Manager, NZ Police

Dr Megan Blakeley, Lecturer in Organisational Psychology and Human Factors, University of Canterbury

Claire Herring, National EHSQ Manager, Iplex Pipelines

In a profession dedicated to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of others, it’s easy to become reactive rather than intentional about your own career direction. This session is a call to Stop and Pause—an opportunity to lift yourself “up and out” of the day‑to‑day and aim higher for your future.

Jayne will share practical, actionable insights on:

• Designing Your Path: Moving from the path others expect you to walk to intentionally creating the one you truly want.
• The 12‑Month Roadmap: Understanding the mindset shifts, strategic actions, and aligned choices required to bridge the gap between where you are today and where you want to be.
• Assemble Your Board: Identifying the mentors, allies, and accountability partners who can help sustain your momentum.

You will leave this session not just inspired, but equipped with a documented 12‑month plan to take ownership of your career path with confidence and clarity.

Jayne Chater, Executive Coach and Leadership Development Specialist

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