Employment Law & HR Support

General Counsel, Manager Legal & HR Services/Tohutohu Ahuwhaanui, Kaiwhakahaere aa Ture/Rauemi Tangata

Graduate Diploma in Teaching

Bachelor of Arts

Master of Fine Arts

Bachelors of Laws

David is passionate about employment law and the role he plays supporting the hard-working membership of Business South. Over the past eight years, David and the team have successfully dealt with the full range of employment law issues, including the ongoing challenges faced by employers since the onset of COVID-19. 

In 2021, David was named the Greenwood Roche New Zealand In-House Lawyer of Year, an acknowledgment of his expertise supporting members to achieve their goals.

Senior Solicitor/Poutoko Ture Maataamua

Bachelor of Arts in English Literature

Bachelor of Laws

Masters in Business Administration

Post Graduate Diploma in Education 

Ronda has significant experience in employment law, having worked for both employers and employees in a law firm, for a union and as a consultant. 

She also acquired considerable experience handling disciplinary matters working as a Visiting Justice for the Ministry of Justice, and valuable business experience as a Managing Director of a finance franchise. Ronda has invaluable experience in governance having sat on several boards, panels and committees at both local and national levels. 

Bachelor of Commerce – Management – University of Otago

Kate is the owner of Logan HR Ltd and is a successful senior HR professional with over 25 years experience in large national and global organisations. Kate has worked across a number of sectors and industries including: manufacturing; engineering; professional services, various trades, health and retail and distribution environments.

Kate brings a very pragmatic and commercial approach to her advice based on personal experience.  She is also clear and concise and solutions based.

Bachelor of Commerce – University of Otago

Claire is an experienced HR professional with over 10 years’ experience in national and global organisations.

She has worked across several industries including mining, engineering, manufacturing and professional services across Australia and New Zealand.

Claire is very solution focused, flexible in her approach and ensures her style aligns with each client’s business.