RemNet

Committee Meeting
2019-09-05 09:30 - 11:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Strategic Pay, L4, Telco Building, 16 Kingston Street, Auckland

Committee Meeting
2019-10-03 09:30 - 11:00 | Strategic Pay, Level 3, 22 Fanshawe Street, Auckland, New Zealand

SIG: Diversity & Inclusion
2019-10-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Xero Auckland, 96 St Georges Bay Road, Parnell, Auckland, 96 St Georges Bay Road, Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand
For our October SIG we are pleased to host Rachel Hopkins CEO from Diversity Works to run a Diversity and Inclusion Workshop for us. This session is designed to be interactive, thought provoking and to generate important discussions around the Diversity and Inclusion space.

ABOUT RACHEL:
Rachel has degrees in Law and Feminist Studies, is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors and studied Design Thinking at Stanford University. She sat on the Board of NZX listed AWF Madison Group as part of the Future Directors Programme and was the recipient of the 2016 IOD Emerging Director Award for Auckland. Rachel now sits on the boards of crowdfunding platform PledgeMe and the Ministry for Youth Development Partnership Fund, where she was Chair for the 2018-2019 funding year.
Rachel has owned her own marketing business in Sydney and worked for the world’s largest law firm in London. Since returning to New Zealand, she has held various executive leadership team roles in professional services, education and training, as well as volunteering for organisations including the Women’s Fund, SheEO, the CatWalk Trust and the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles Committee in New Zealand.
Rachel is committed to equity for all New Zealanders and believes in the power of inclusive workplaces to drive better wellbeing and performance.

To Register your interest please fill out the registration form HERE >

RemNet Annual Conference 2019
2019-11-27 - 2019-11-28 | Grid AKL, 12 Madden Street, Wynyard Quarter, Auckland, New Zealand
A Rewarding Experience – RemNet Annual Conference
Full Contingent of Speakers now confirmed – download the programme HERE >
Speakers for 2019 include:
Ashley Fell, Head of Communication, McCrindle
Tony Alexander, Chief Economist, Bank of New Zealand
Scott Cawood, CEO, World @ Work
and many more!
Contact
For more information about the conference please contact:
p: 09 630 0462
e: info@remnet.org.nz

RemNet Annual Conference 2020
2020-11-25 - 2020-11-26 | University of Auckland – Engineering Building, 20 Symonds Street, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
Theme: Rethinking Reward
We are excited to announce our next RemNet Annual Conference coming up this November 2020. Due to the current environment we are holding this year’s conference both at a venue and also streamed online. No matter what Alert Level we are in we are able to hold this valuable conference.
The theme is ‘Rethinking Reward’ and we have a great line up of speakers including:

Tony Alexander – Economics Speaker
Dr Paul Wood – Public Speaker
David Traylor – Partner, Dundas Street
Alison Mason – Independent Reward Consultant
Michael Hibbert – Performance & Reward Manager, Bank of New Zealand
Haylee Putaranui – Head of Diversity & Inclusion, Fonterra
Warren Fernandes – HR Systems Business Project Lead, Downer New Zealand
Kat Greene – Chief People Officer, Volpara Health Technologies
Doug Reid – Head of Remuneration & Benefits, Air NZ

And more…
Register now HERE
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Details:

Date: 25 – 26 November 2020 – 9am-4pm
Venue: Engineering Building, University of Auckland

Contact
For more information about the conference please contact:
p: 09 630 0462
e: info@remnet.org.nz

Remuneration Dashboards SIG - March 2021
2021-03-25 09:30 - 11:00

RemNet Annual Conference: Evolve - Thriving in a New Normal
2022-03-03 - 2022-03-04 | Grid AKL, 12 Madden Street, Wynyard Quarter, Auckland, New Zealand
We were very excited to open the 2021 conference registrations at the beginning of October, as we usually do, but unfortunately, the new outbreak of COVID-19 in New Zealand means that we are unsure of the lockdown restrictions come November, especially around Auckland.
With this in mind, the RemNet Committee has made the difficult decision to postpone this year’s conference. As always our aim is to deliver a high valued and best in class conference which we feel is best achieved by moving the conference to the new year – our new dates will be Thursday, 3rd March – Friday, 4th March 2022.
The theme for this conference is ‘Evolve – Thriving in a New Normal”, focusing on different strategies and tools we use to improve our new world of work. We hope you enjoy our wide array of speakers who will share their insights on how we can not just survive but thrive in this new normal. The amazing Michele A’Court will be back with her great positive energy to MC the conference!
The theme is Evolve – Thriving in a new normal and we have a great line up of international and local speakers including:

John Rubino – President, Rubino Consulting Services
Mark Stephens – Director, Workforce Advisory – Reward, People Advisory Services, EY
Stephanie Love – Director / HR Specialist, Stephanie Love | HR Consulting
Andrew La Fontaine – Partner with Mercer and leads Strategy & Sales for the Career Business in Australia and New Zealand
Alison Bamford – Mercer Marsh Benefits Country Leader – New Zealand, Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc.
Tanya Giles – Director, PWC
Cathy Hendry – Managing Director, Strategic Pay
Lisa Kane – Client Director, Korn Ferry
Graeme Field – Performance & Reward Lead, Human Capital Solutions, Aon
Tony Alexander – Economics Analyst and Commentator
Dr Mark Bussin – Chairperson, 21st Century and Associate Professor at the University of Johannesburg
Robin Davies – Senior HR Specialist
Felicity Cammock – Senior Employee Experience & Benefits Manager, Air New Zealand
Julie Grantham – Remuneration Manager, Air New Zealand
Danijela Unkovich – Wellbeing Specialist, Southern Cross
Alan McDonald – Head of Advocacy and Strategy, EMA
Wendell D’Cunha – Manager Reward, Auckland Council
Una Diver – People Advisory Services Partner, EY Oceania

For the wellbeing of staff and members, the RemNet 2021 conference will operate according to the latest Government guidelines. How we operate will vary depending on whether we are at Red, Orange or Green:

Red: Vaccine passes are required to attend in-person. In-person tickets will be limited as the venue will be limited to 100 people (including staff & attendees), distanced 1 meter apart. No limits will apply to online attendance. When food and drink is being served, you must remain seated and separated. You can move around when you are not being served or eating.

Orange: Vaccine passes are required to attend in-person. No limits will be applied to in-person or online attendance, social distancing will not be required.

Green: Vaccine passes are required to attend in-person. No limits will be applied to in-person or online attendance, social distancing will not be required.

The conference will continue to be a Hybrid event on the 3rd & 4th of March, meaning you can attend one or both days online if you prefer
Register now HERE
Conference agenda is available HERE

Special Interest Group (SIG): Pay Transparency
2022-08-18 09:30 - 11:00 | Strategic Pay, Level 3, 22 Fanshawe Street, Auckland, New Zealand
The August 2022 SIG event focused on Pay Transparency was a great interactive session where we shared insights, learnings and discussed challenges around Pay Transparency and where each of our organisations were on this journey.
During the SIG we found that organisations are at different stages in terms of their Pay Transparency journey, with some further along this spectrum than others. A key takeaway from the session was the need to build manager capability around remuneration in order for them to feel comfortable and have productive conversations with team members on their remuneration. Education sessions for managers on remuneration fundamentals and an organisation’s remuneration framework is a good way to upskill managers and start the journey to greater transparency.

RemNet Annual Conference: Stranger Times
2022-11-24 09:00 - 2022-11-25 15:30 | Toroa Room, Level 2 PwC Tower, 15 Custom Street West, Toroa Room, Level 2 PwC Tower, 15 Custom Street West, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
We are excited to announce our next RemNet Annual Conference coming up this November 2022! This hybrid event will be both in-person and streamed online to ensure we can still hold this valuable conference. The amazing Michèle A’Court will be back as our conference MC, bringing her positive energy and enthusiasm to this event.
The theme is ‘Stranger Times‘ and we have a great line-up of speakers including:

Tony Alexander – Economics Speaker
Waqas Butt – People Lead Performance & Reward, Air New Zealand
Ben Choo – People Analytics and Systems Manager, Genesis
Graeme Field – Practice Group Lead – Insurance, Aon
Ryan Ghisi – GM Remuneration & Reward, Xero
Tanya Giles – Director Executive Reward, PwC
Cathy Hendry – Managing Director, Strategic Pay
Melissa Klaricich – Head of Rewards, Fonterra
Emma Le Grice – Reward, Remuneration & Performance Specialist Consultant
Mairéad Litchfield – Oceania Reward Director, EY
Chris Milsom – Rewards Manager, Fonterra
Dr Ellen Joan Nelson – Expert in Leadership, Wellbeing, Gender & the Future of Work
Stephen Preddy – Senior Reward Manager, Vodafone
Dr Denise Quinlan – Director, New Zealand Institute of Wellbeing & Resilience
Doug Reid – Group Manager Reward & People Analytics, Genesis
Dellwyn Stuart – Kaiwhakahaere Matua CEO Auckland, YWCA
Reyna Ting – Rewards Consultant, Fonterra
Danijela Unkovich – Wellbeing Specialist, Southern Cross Health Society
Deanna-May Zazulak – Global Remuneration & Reward Consultant, Xero

VIEW THE 2022 CONFERENCE AGENDA
Details:

Date: 24 – 25 November 2022
Venue: Toroa Room, PwC Tower, Level 2, 15 Custom Street West, Auckland CBD

RemNet Connect Event - April 2023
2023-04-19 17:30 - 19:30 | The Parasol & Swing Company, 7/204 Quay Street, Auckland CBD, AUK, 1010, New Zealand
Join us for complimentary drinks, nibbles and the opportunity to connect with other RemNet members at the first CONNECT EVENT of 2023!

DATE: WEDNESDAY 19 APRIL | TIME: 5.30PM – LATE
LOCATION: The Parasol & Swing Company, 7/204 Quay Street, Auckland CBD

RSVP HERE

RemNet Special Interest Group (SIG) - Remote Working
2023-05-17 10:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE
The RemNet Committee will be hosting the MAY SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP (SIG) focused on REMOTE WORKING.
Topics to discuss include:

Taxation
Technology
Wellbeing

REGISTER HERE
Non-RemNet Members: $25 +GST per attendee.
RemNet Members: Attend all SIGs at NO COST.

RemNet July SIG: Flexible Working
2023-07-12 10:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE
The RemNet Committee will be hosting the JULY SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP (SIG) focused on FLEXIBLE WORKING.
Topics to discuss include:

Landscape Trends
Policies and Practices
Company Culture

REGISTER HERE
Non-RemNet Members: $25 +GST per attendee.
RemNet Members: Attend all SIGs at NO COST.

RemNet Connect Event - July 2023
2023-07-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Reign & Pour, Ground Floor, Shop 51/7 Queen Street, Auckland CBD, 1010, New Zealand
DATE: WEDNESDAY 12 JULY | TIME: 5.30PM – LATE
LOCATION: Reign & Pour, Ground Floor Commercial Bay, Auckland CBD
Join us for complimentary drinks, nibbles and the opportunity to connect with other RemNet members at our JULY CONNECT EVENT!
CLICK HERE to RSVP

RemNet September SIG: Rem Review Processes
2023-09-27 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE
The RemNet Committee will be hosting the SEPTEMBER SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP (SIG) focused on REM REVIEW PROCESSES, guest presented by Brent Miller (Korn Ferry)
Topics to discuss include:

Landscape Trends
Policies and Practices
Targeted Increases

REGISTER HERE
Non-RemNet Members: $25 +GST per attendee.
RemNet Members: Attend all SIGs at NO COST.

RemNet Connect Event - October 2023
2023-10-18 17:30 - 19:30 | The Parasol & Swing Company, 7/204 Quay Street, Auckland CBD, AUK, 1010, New Zealand
DATE: WEDNESDAY 18 October | TIME: 5.30PM – LATE
LOCATION: The Parasol & Swing Company
Join us for complimentary drinks, nibbles and the opportunity to connect with other RemNet members at our OCTOBER CONNECT EVENT!
CLICK HERE to RSVP

RemNet Annual Conference 2023: Balancing Acts
2023-11-20 09:00 - 2023-11-21 16:00 | The Maritime Room, Princes Wharf, Auckland, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
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Our 2023 RemNet Annual Conference Balancing Acts – Navigating Stability in Remuneration took place in November. This hybrid event was both in-person and streamed online to enable our members across New Zealand to take part in this valuable conference. The amazing Michèle A’Court was our conference MC, bringing her positive energy and enthusiasm to this event.
The two-day event featured speakers including:

Tony Alexander – Economics Speaker
Lucy Hone – Director, NZ Institute of Wellbeing & Resilience
Jo Cribb – Gender & Policy Expert
Steve Gregory & Kevin Stephens – Aon NZ
Steven Zinsli – Founder & CEO, HealthNow
John Berry – Co-Founder & CEO, Pathfinder
Trent Wai-Poi – Executive Advisor, SAP SE
Shakeel Lala & Reddyn Wallace – Sharesies
Anjali Rajan & Felicity Cammock – Air New Zealand
Fanna Share – Director of Solutions (NZ) & Bids (ANZ), ELMO Software
Ben Choo – People Analytics and Systems Manager, Genesis Energy

Consultant Panel:

Graeme Field – Practice Group Lead – Insurance, Aon
Michelle Gapes – Oceania Reward Director, EY
Tanya Giles – Director Executive Reward, PwC
Cathy Hendry – Managing Director, Strategic Pay
Brent Miller – Principal Consultant, Korn Ferry

Internal Panel:

Waqas Butt – People Lead Performance & Reward, Air New Zealand
Pam Markham-Barrett – Remuneration Consultant
Doug Reid – Group Manager Reward & People Analytics, Genesis Energy

Details:

Date: 20 – 21 November 2023
Venue: The Maritime Room, Princes Wharf, Auckland CBD 1010

RemNet February SIG: Superannuation Benefits Unpacked
2024-02-14 10:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE
The RemNet Committee will be hosting the FEBRUARY SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP (SIG) focused on SUPERANNUATION BENEFITS, guest presented by Liam Stewart (AMP)
Topics to discuss include:

Exploring Superannuation Benefits: An Overview and Review
Unpacking KiwiSaver and Superannuation Market Changes: Insights into 2024 and Beyond
Dive into a Real-Life Case Study: Demonstrating the Impact of Increased Super Benefits
Connection between Financial Wellbeing and Employee Value Proposition

REGISTER HERE
Non-RemNet Members: $25 +GST per attendee.
RemNet Members: Attend all SIGs at NO COST.

RemNet April Special Interest Group: Salary Forecasts & PULSE Survey Insights
2024-04-17 10:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE
The RemNet Committee will be hosting the APRIL SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP focused on SALARY FORECASTS & PULSE SURVEY INSIGHTS, guest presented by Cathy Hendry (Strategic Pay)
Topics to discuss include:

Salary Forecasts
Living Wage
Recruitment & Retention
Pay Equity

REGISTER HERE
Non-RemNet Members: $25 +GST per attendee.
RemNet Members: Attend at NO COST.

RemNet | May Auckland Connect Event
2024-05-15 17:30 - 19:30 | Reign & Pour, Ground Floor, Shop 51/7 Queen Street, Auckland CBD, 1010, New Zealand
Join us for complimentary drinks, nibbles and the opportunity to connect with other RemNet members based in AUCKLAND at our MAY CONNECT EVENT
CLICK HERE to RSVP

RemNet | May Christchurch Connect Event
2024-05-15 17:30 - 19:30 | Botanic Christchurch, 126 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, Christchurch, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
Join us for complimentary drinks, nibbles and the opportunity to connect with HR and Remuneration professionals based in CHRISTCHURCH at our MAY CONNECT EVENT
CLICK HERE to RSVP

RemNet | June Wellington Connect Event
2024-06-12 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-06-12 17:00 - 19:00 | The Arborist Rooftop Bar, 166 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand
Join us for complimentary drinks, nibbles and the opportunity to connect with HR and Remuneration professionals based in WELLINGTON at our JUNE CONNECT EVENT
CLICK HERE to RSVP

RemNet | September Auckland Connect Event
2024-09-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Reign & Pour, Ground Floor, Shop 51/7 Queen Street, Auckland CBD, 1010, New Zealand
Join us for complimentary drinks, nibbles and the opportunity to connect with other RemNet members based in AUCKLAND at our SEPTEMBER CONNECT EVENT
CLICK HERE to RSVP

RemNet Annual Conference 2024: Corporate Chameleons
2024-11-25 08:30 - 2024-11-26 15:30 | The Maritime Room, Princes Wharf, Auckland, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
REGISTRATIONS HAVE CLOSED
VIEW AGENDA | 2024 RemNet Conference
Join us for the 2024 RemNet Conference Corporate Chameleons: Adapting to the Evolving Remuneration Landscape, a conference designed to equip remuneration and HR professionals with the knowledge and tools to navigate today’s complex remuneration environment. As market dynamics shift and employee expectations evolve, understanding innovative remuneration strategies is crucial.
This event will feature expert speakers and networking opportunities, all focused on best practices for creating competitive and equitable pay structures. Stay ahead of the curve and learn how to effectively attract and retain top talent in this ever-changing landscape. Don’t miss your chance to transform your approach to remuneration!

Speakers include:

Mike Bennetts – Award-Winning Global CEO
Brad Olsen – Economics Speaker
Chris Westphal – Senior HR Business Partner (Genesis)
Mark Miranda – Senior Director, Business Development (Rizing)
Steve Gregory – Head of Employee Benefits (Aon New Zealand)
Kay Hamilton – Senior Account Manager (Aon New Zealand)
Annette Highnam – General Manager (Datacom)
Justin Pipe – Sales Leader (MercerMarsh Benefits)
Angela Meyer – Gender Equity Principal Consultant (Mercer)
Nina Russell – Director of Diversity & Inclusion (NZDF)
Cathy Hendry – Managing Director (Strategic Pay)
Wendell D’Cunha – Manager Reward (Auckland Council)
Luke Smith – Sharesies Business Product Lead and Chief Executive of Orchestra
Tanya Giles – Director (PwC)
Una Diver – Partner (EY)
Brent Miller – Partner (KornFerry)
Jocelyn Anso – Senior Principal (KornFerry)
Stephanie Pow – Founcer & CEO (Crayon)
Stacey Hill – Head of Product (ELMO Software)
Fanna Share – Director of Solutions & Bids (ELMO Software)
Steven Zinsli – Founder & CEO (Extraordinary)

VIEW AGENDA | 2024 RemNet Conference

Details:

Date: 25 – 26 November 2024
Venue: The Maritime Room, Princes Wharf, Auckland CBD 1010

RemNet June Connect Event | Auckland
2025-06-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Reign & Pour, Ground Floor, Shop 51/7 Queen Street, Auckland CBD, 1010, New Zealand
Join us for complimentary drinks, nibbles and the opportunity to connect with other RemNet members based in AUCKLAND at our JUNE CONNECT EVENT
CLICK HERE to RSVP

RemNet Annual Conference 2025: The Next Frontier in Remuneration
2025-11-17 08:30 - 2025-11-18 13:30 | The Maritime Room, Princes Wharf, Auckland, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
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Join us for the 2025 RemNet Conference The Next Frontier in Remuneration, a conference designed to equip remuneration and HR professionals with the knowledge and tools to navigate today’s complex remuneration environment. As market dynamics shift and employee expectations evolve, understanding innovative remuneration strategies is crucial.
This event will feature expert speakers and networking opportunities, all focused on best practices for creating competitive and equitable pay structures. Stay ahead of the curve and learn how to effectively attract and retain top talent in this ever-changing landscape. Don’t miss your chance to transform your approach to remuneration!

Speakers include:

Melissa Crawford – Director of Tech with Heart
Brad Olsen – Economics Speaker
Trent Wai-Poi – HCM Value Advisor (SAP SuccessFactors)
Cathy Hendry – Managing Director (Strategic Pay)
Tanya Giles – Director (PwC)
Steven Zinsli – Founder & CEO (Extraordinary)

…and more to be announced!

Details:

Date: 17 – 18 November 2025
Venue: The Maritime Room, Princes Wharf, Auckland CBD 1010

RemNet Special Interest Group | Workride – Bike Benefits Made Easy: New Fully Funded Benefit Available
2026-02-11 10:00 - 10:30 | ONLINE
REGISTER HERE
Join us online for an insightful Special Interest Group presented by Aidan Smith (Co-Founder, Workride).
Topics to Discuss:

Workride’s journey to date – 1,500 NZ organisations and counting.
Our new Workride Plus program
Insights from some of our largest employers.
Questions?

Wednesday 11 February | 10:00am – 10:30am

RemNet March Connect Event | Auckland
2026-03-12 17:00 - 19:00 | The Parasol & Swing Company, 7/204 Quay Street, Auckland CBD, AUK, 1010, New Zealand
Join us for complimentary drinks, nibbles and the opportunity to connect with other RemNet members based in Auckland at our March Connect Event
CLICK HERE to RSVP

RemNet Special Interest Group | Fitness Passport: A Cost-Neutral Wellbeing Solution
2026-04-15 10:00 - 10:30 | ONLINE
REGISTER HERE
Join us online for an insightful Special Interest Group focused on the benefits of Fitness Passport, guest presented by Robbie Hunter (National Key Account Manager NZ, Fitness Passport).
Topics to Discuss:

Overview of Fitness Passport
Benefits for your Employees
Benefits for your Organisation
Questions?

Wednesday 15 April | 10:00am – 10:30am

RemNet | May 2026 Auckland Connect Event
2026-05-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Reign & Pour, Ground Floor, Shop 51/7 Queen Street, Auckland CBD, 1010, New Zealand
