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Laura Trethewey

People & Culture | Founder | Innovator | Consultant | Leader | Facilitator | Advocate | Speaker
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Hello, kia ora! I’m Laura.

I pride myself on being pragmatic, creative and transparent in the way I work.

In 2020 I created my own business with the vision to partner with people and organisations to inspire and enable people to do amazing work.  At People Ninjas we do exactly that.  

Being a People Ninja requires adaptability, innovation and expertise.  I bring to my partnerships, years of experience in senior HR and H&S leadership roles, combined with the personal characteristics that are vital to enable people to do their best work.

Work Experience

People Ninjas

Founding Director

Nov 2020 - Present

Key Responsibilities:

  • Business management and strategic leadership.

  • Generalist HR and H&S consulting across various businesses and industries.

  • Specialist ER and Conflict Resolution services.

  • Providing guidance/leadership to employees and sub-contractors.

  • Business administration – accounting, invoicing, budgeting etc.

  • Sales/Marketing/Business Development – attracting new clients and maintaining existing relationships.

  • Learning design and facilitation (Workshops, Seminars, Training etc.)

  • Project management of HR/H&S/L&D-related projects.

 

Industry Experience:

  • Manufacturing / Production

  • Healthcare / Medical

  • Engineering / Fabrication

  • Security

  • Retail / FMCG

  • Real Estate

  • Hospitality

  • Finance / Venture Capital

  • Electronics Manufacturing & Retail

  • Building / Construction

  • Debt Collection Services

Professional Achievements

Education

  • Bachelor of Business (HRM & ER) │ 2013 

  • National Diploma in Project Management │ 2016

  • National Certificate in Adult Numeracy & Literacy Education │ 2014

  • National Certificate in Competitive Manufacturing │ 2014

  • National Certificate in Hospitality │ 2007

Other Certifications

  • First Aid Certified

  • Workplace Drug Screening US25511 & US25458

  • Genesys & Podium Psychometrics Admnistration & Interpretation

  • Advanced Auditing Certificate (Assure Quality)

  • Approved Handlers Certificate (HSNO Approved Handler)

  • Liquor Controller Qualification (LCQ)

  • Various other courses (Coaching, ACC Case Management etc.)

Scholarships / Awards

  • Beta Gamma Sigma Honours Alumni; Top 5% in AUT Business

  • The University of Waikato -Vice Chancellor’s Prize For Academic Excellence ($5000)

  • The University of Waikato - Science Admission Fees Scholarship ($4000)

  • The University of Waikato- School Leavers Scholarship ($3000)

  • AUT University - Top Scholar, Financial Literacy Examination ($250)

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