Jo is the firm’s People & Culture Director responsible for leading our People & Culture Team in the development and delivery of our people and culture strategies.

Jo started her career as a litigation lawyer before moving into HR where she has managed professional development, generalist and recruitment functions in professional services firms and a large corporate. 

Jo is an experienced HR professional with strong expertise in organisational development, employee relations, culture change, engagement, critical thinking, facilitation, and management.

HRD Best in HR 2023

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Seeing Simpson Grierson named as:

  • Winner: Learning & Development Excellence HeadFit Awards 2022
  • Employer of Choice (>200 staff) award at the HR Awards NZ 2023
  • NZ Lawyer 5-Star Employer of Choice 2022
  • NZ Lawyer 5-Star Employer of Choice 2023
  • Winner: NZ Law Awards 2022 - Employer of Choice > 100 lawyers; and Large Law Firm of the Year
  • Winner: NZ Law Awards 2023 – Employer of Choice > 100 lawyers.

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