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WINNER:
HR Team of the Year
WINNER:
HR Team of the Year
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WINNER:
HR Team of the Year
Connetics
Judy McGrody
Strategic Talent Acquisition Lead
Judy McGrody is a seasoned Strategic Talent Acquisition Lead with specialist expertise in workforce planning, strategic sourcing and selection methodology. Armed with a degree in psychology from the University of Canterbury, Judy boasts two decades of experience spanning diverse fields, including the public and private sectors, aviation, government and technology. She excels in crafting tailored recruitment strategies that align with organisational goals, leveraging her keen understanding of human behaviour and industry trends. Judy’s track record of success is underscored by her ability to attract top talent and drive organisational growth. With her exceptional skills and extensive experience, Judy is a trusted partner in navigating today’s complex talent landscape.
Strategic Talent Acquisition Lead
Judy McGrody
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Judy McGrody
Leadership
1188 Whakue St, Rotorua Central, Rotorua
Joshua Dickson
Engagement and Capability Manager
Leadership
Developing his grit in the heat of the professional kitchen and the sprung floors of the dance studio, Joshua Dickson turned his attention to psychology and business studies. Joshua left university with an MBA, ready to apply himself to a maturing start-up intent on entering the international market. From there, he led the organisational development and engagement functions across two health boards, and now, in his role at Connetics, is guiding a high-performing team dedicated to internal and external engagement. Joshua also shares his passion for fitness by coaching youth football, teaching group fitness classes and growing NZ aerial art’s talent.
Engagement and Capability Manager
Joshua Dickson
Mark Lewis joined Connetics as Head of People and Culture in 2022. His leadership, data-driven strategy and adept workforce planning helped reduce vacancies and stabilise company growth, decreasing staff turnover from 24% to 18%. His experience in the New Zealand Army and the health and legal sectors has honed his expertise in people and capability management, cultural development, talent acquisition, leadership training, and health and safety implementation. His strategic initiatives have been crucial to navigating the talent landscape and enhancing diversity. In recognition of his impactful leadership, he received HRD’s NZ HR Director of the Year award in 2024.
Head of People and Culture
Mark Lewis
Judy McGrody is a seasoned Strategic Talent Acquisition Lead with specialist expertise in workforce planning, strategic sourcing and selection methodology. Armed with a degree in psychology from the University of Canterbury, Judy boasts two decades of experience spanning diverse fields, including the public and private sectors, aviation, government and technology. She excels in crafting tailored recruitment strategies that align with organisational goals, leveraging her keen understanding of human behaviour and industry trends. Judy’s track record of success is underscored by her ability to attract top talent and drive organisational growth. With her exceptional skills and extensive experience, Judy is a trusted partner in navigating today’s complex talent landscape.
Strategic Talent Acquisition Lead
Judy McGrody
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Judy McGrody
Strategic Talent Acquisition Lead
As an independent, forward-thinking girls’ school we are committed to preparing girls for a lifetime of learning, leadership and engagement in our global community. We believe in girls.
At Ruyton Girls’ School we foster the individuality of each girl in a caring and safe environment, nurturing her intellectual, physical, social and emotional qualities that are essential to flourish.
Powerful learning is central to the Ruyton culture, building on our strong academic reputation. We focus on advancing the learning of every girl through the engagement of intellectual curiosity, building their knowledge and skills about how to learn, and supporting them to achieve their personal best and be exemplary citizens. We believe in real-world learning beyond the classroom, collaborating with the wider community to promote growth, discovery and sustainability.
We empower our girls to lead lives of purpose with courage, character and compassion. Through the development of values and action-focused learning they are inspired to pursue equity and justice for self and others. By embracing diversity and raising their voices, our girls effect positive change and make a difference.
Bellbird Park State Secondary College (BPSSC) prides itself on providing an innovative and inclusive education experience for all learners. Our college is extraordinary because of the incredible students, parents, community partners and staff who bring it to life each day. Since opening in 2017 with 212 Year 7 students and 31 staff, the school has been on a rapid journey of student growth and staff recruitment. BPSSC now has an enrolment of 1,800 students and 150+ staff members. Located in the aspirational, multiculturally rich Ipswich community (ICSEA 953), we’re exceptionally proud to be the school of choice in our community.
At BPSSC, we’re committed to supporting the success and wellbeing of every student as they transition through each stage of learning through our high-expectations, high-support approach. In 2023, 175 First Nations students are connected and thriving at our college. Our Many Pathways, No Limits mantra extends to all students, and we provide tailored differentiated, culturally appropriate educational opportunities for our First Nations students. Our approach to First Nations education is extensive, multifaceted and a whole-school effort effecting positive systematic change and outcomes for our students.
Bellbird Park State Secondary College (BPSSC) prides itself on providing an innovative and inclusive education experience for all learners. Our college is extraordinary because of the incredible students, parents, community partners and staff who bring it to life each day. Since opening in 2017 with 212 Year 7 students and 31 staff, the school has been on a rapid journey of student growth and staff recruitment. BPSSC now has an enrolment of 1,800 students and 150+ staff members. Located in the aspirational, multiculturally rich Ipswich community (ICSEA 953), we’re exceptionally proud to be the school of choice in our community.
At BPSSC, we’re committed to supporting the success and wellbeing of every student as they transition through each stage of learning through our high-expectations, high-support approach. In 2023, 175 First Nations students are connected and thriving at our college. Our Many Pathways, No Limits mantra extends to all students, and we provide tailored differentiated, culturally appropriate educational opportunities for our First Nations students. Our approach to First Nations education is extensive, multifaceted and a whole-school effort effecting positive systematic change and outcomes for our students.
Mark Lewis
Head of People and Culture
Strategic Talent Acquisition Lead
Joshua Dickson
Engagement and Capability Manager
Joshua Dickson
Engagement and Capability Manager
Developing his grit in the heat of the professional kitchen and the sprung floors of the dance studio, Joshua Dickson turned his attention to psychology and business studies. Joshua left university with an MBA, ready to apply himself to a maturing start-up intent on entering the international market. From there, he led the organisational development and engagement functions across two health boards, and now, in his role at Connetics, is guiding a high-performing team dedicated to internal and external engagement. Joshua also shares his passion for fitness by coaching youth football, teaching group fitness classes and growing NZ aerial art’s talent.
Engagement and Capability Manager
Joshua Dickson
Mark Lewis joined Connetics as Head of People and Culture in 2022. His leadership, data-driven strategy and adept workforce planning helped reduce vacancies and stabilise company growth, decreasing staff turnover from 24% to 18%. His experience in the New Zealand Army and the health and legal sectors has honed his expertise in people and capability management, cultural development, talent acquisition, leadership training, and health and safety implementation. His strategic initiatives have been crucial to navigating the talent landscape and enhancing diversity. In recognition of his impactful leadership, he received HRD’s NZ HR Director of the Year award in 2024.
Head of People and Culture
Mark Lewis
Connetics delivers energy solutions to power a cleaner and brighter future across Aotearoa.
With depots in Cromwell, Christchurch and Wellington, Connetics is passionate about designing, building and maintaining electrical infrastructure across Aotearoa. The company currently employs 457 people and has impressive workforce growth targets out to 2030.
Aotearoa’s ambitious decarbonisation goals mean that demand for electricity is growing, creating a need for change in an industry that’s used to doing things the same way.
Over the past 12 months, Connetics’ People and Culture Group have risen to the challenge. With a commitment to doing things differently, they have developed and implemented a number of bold and innovative solutions to secure and grow their workforce. By bringing stability to the business by reducing turnover and creating and successfully implementing strategies to grow the workforce, they have produced impressive results.
Executive and senior leaders credit the team’s approach with ensuring Connetics’ long-term viability and helping to achieve its 2030 strategy.
“The group's efforts have had a profound effect on Connetics. Thanks to them, we’ve weathered the storm of talent shortages and emerged stronger, more resilient and better positioned for future growth”
– John Thompson, Chief Executive Officer
Find out more about Connetics at www.connetics.co.nz
Mark Lewis
Head of People and Culture
Developing his grit in the heat of the professional kitchen and the sprung floors of the dance studio, Joshua Dickson turned his attention to psychology and business studies. Joshua left university with an MBA, ready to apply himself to a maturing start-up intent on entering the international market. From there, he led the organisational development and engagement functions across two health boards, and now, in his role at Connetics, is guiding a high-performing team dedicated to internal and external engagement. Joshua also shares his passion for fitness by coaching youth football, teaching group fitness classes and growing NZ aerial art’s talent.
Engagement and Capability Manager
Joshua Dickson
Mark Lewis
Head of People and Culture
Mark Lewis joined Connetics as Head of People and Culture in 2022. His leadership, data-driven strategy and adept workforce planning helped reduce vacancies and stabilise company growth, decreasing staff turnover from 24% to 18%. His experience in the New Zealand Army and the health and legal sectors has honed his expertise in people and capability management, cultural development, talent acquisition, leadership training, and health and safety implementation. His strategic initiatives have been crucial to navigating the talent landscape and enhancing diversity. In recognition of his impactful leadership, he received HRD’s NZ HR Director of the Year award in 2024.
Head of People and Culture
Mark Lewis
Judy McGrody is a seasoned Strategic Talent Acquisition Lead with specialist expertise in workforce planning, strategic sourcing and selection methodology. Armed with a degree in psychology from the University of Canterbury, Judy boasts two decades of experience spanning diverse fields, including the public and private sectors, aviation, government and technology. She excels in crafting tailored recruitment strategies that align with organisational goals, leveraging her keen understanding of human behaviour and industry trends. Judy’s track record of success is underscored by her ability to attract top talent and drive organisational growth. With her exceptional skills and extensive experience, Judy is a trusted partner in navigating today’s complex talent landscape.
Strategic Talent Acquisition Lead
Judy McGrody