Annual nursing leader event - Nurses that want to become exceptional leaders

Aotearoa Nursing Leaders' Summit

23 - 24 February 2026 | Grand Millennium, Auckland

Enhance your leadership skills to achieve nursing leader excellence

What are the next steps you can take in your professional development?

Are you a nursing professional and looking to work on your leadership skills?
Do you feel unsure what steps to take next in your career? Look no further!
The professional landscape is constantly evolving, and this conference is designed to help you navigate it.

Shape the future of nursing in 2026 and attend this event created for established and aspiring nurse leaders. This summit equips you with the knowledge, skills, and connections to drive excellence in your team and navigate the every-changing healthcare environment.

This unique summit offers

Engaging presentations and panel discussions
Interactive table talks on critical issues
Opportunities to network and build lasting connections
Actionable takeaways to implement in your practice

Don’t miss your chance to invest in your leadership journey!

What can you expect of the 2026 summit

Future-proof your leadership

Gain crucial insights into the evolving healthcare landscape and the skills needed to thrive in it

Learn from the best

Hear inspiring presentations from passionate nurse leaders and engage in insightful panel discussions with key experts

Sharpen your toolkit

Develop practical skills and strategies to build a high-performing team and cultivate a positive work environment

Network with like-minded leaders

Connect and share best practices with established and aspiring nurse leaders from across New Zealand

Who can you expect to be there?

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Venue

The location and how you can get there.

Address

Grand Millennium Auckland
71 Mayoral Drive, Cnr Vincent Street, Auckland 1010

Agenda

8:50	Registration and Coffee
9:00	Welcoming remarks from the Chair Kate Weston, Executive Director, College of Nurses Aotearoa
9:10	The heart of healthcare: Honouring the vital role of nurses in New Zealand’s health system Recognising nurses as the foundation of Aotearoa’s healthcare, working across hospitals, primary care, aged care, mental health, and community services Highlighting how their expertise, leadership, and compassion improve patient safety, recovery, and overall wellbeing Celebrating their contributions during challenges, workforce pressures, and health system reforms Exploring how nurses extend their influence beyond direct care to shape policy, lead innovation, and guide the future of healthcare in New Zealand
9:50	Nurses leading healthcare transformation through policy with purpose Exploring the leadership role of nurses in shaping health policy that drives meaningful change Highlighting examples where nurse-led policy initiatives have improved patient safety, equity, and access to care Examining how purposeful policy design can address current challenges in New Zealand’s health system Discussing strategies for nurse leaders to engage with policymakers, influence decisions, and advocate effectively Recognising the importance of culturally informed policy that meets the needs of Māori, Pasifika, and diverse communities Inspiring nurse leaders to lead beyond clinical practice and become catalysts for system-wide transformation
10:40	Morning break
11:10	Embedding Te Tiriti principles in Nursing practice and policy Understanding the relevance and responsibility of nursing leadership in upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi within Aotearoa’s health system Exploring the three key principles of partnership, protection, and participation and how they translate into everyday nursing practice Highlighting examples of culturally safe care models that honour Māori health perspectives and improve equity Examining how Te Tiriti principles can shape nursing policy, workforce planning, and health service delivery Discussing strategies to embed Te Tiriti in organisational governance, leadership decisions, and clinical guidelines Recognising the role of nurse leaders in advocating for Māori health outcomes and reducing inequities across communities
11:50	Nurse Leaders Panel: Shaping the future of nursing in Aotearoa Exploring the current landscape and future vision for nursing leadership in Aotearoa Highlighting strategies to strengthen workforce resilience, retention, and growth Discussing how nurse leaders can influence health policy, equity, and system transformation Sharing lived leadership experiences to inspire the next generation of nursing leaders
12:50	Lunch
13:50	Transformational nursing leadership: Building models for the future of care Defining transformational leadership in nursing and its impact on care Distinguishing transformational leadership from traditional management approaches Why transformational leadership is critical in today’s healthcare environment Integrating cultural competence, equity, and inclusivity into leadership framework Learning how to leverage leadership models to influence patient outcomes and care delivery Showcasing case studies of transformational leadership in action
14:30	The role of nursing leadership in expanding Nursing’s influence across health systems Defining nursing leadership and its scope of influence across clinical, organisational, and policy levels Building leadership capability to strengthen decision-making, communication, and system thinking Demonstrating leadership’s role in shaping workforce culture, care models, and service delivery Linking nursing leadership to measurable improvements in patient outcomes and service quality
15:10	Afternoon break
15:30	Nurse Practitioners as leaders in integrated and collaborative care Examining how NP leadership can address system pressures, improve access, and enhance patient outcomes in both urban and rural settings Exploring the advanced scope of Nurse Practitioners and their role in leading patient-centred, team-based models of care Highlighting how Nurse Practitioners bridge gaps between primary, secondary, and community services to improve continuity of care Discussing strategies for embedding Nurse Practitioner leadership into integrated care pathways for complex and chronic conditions Recognising the role of NPs in mentoring colleagues and influencing policy to strengthen integrated and collaborative care models
16:20	Guardians of safety and compassion: The role of nurses in aged care Recognising the central role of nurses in ensuring safety, dignity, and high-quality care for older adults in aged care facilities and retirement villages Exploring how nurses build trust and meaningful relationships with residents, whānau, and care teams Highlighting approaches to balancing clinical care with emotional support and companionship Showcasing strategies for preventing harm, managing chronic conditions, and responding to changing health needs in aged care settings Discussing culturally safe practices that honour the diversity and individual values of residents Addressing workforce challenges in aged care and the importance of leadership in building strong, supportive teams
17:15	Summary remarks from the Chair & Networking Drinks

8:50	Registration and Coffee
9:00	Welcoming remarks from the Chair Kate Weston, Executive Director, College of Nurses Aotearoa
9:10	Leading change globally: Lessons from nursing leadership from Australia Showcasing how Australian nurse leaders have driven impactful reforms in healthcare delivery, workforce development, and policy influence Exploring innovative models of care, safe staffing strategies, and community engagement approaches that have achieved measurable results Highlighting cross-border collaborations and shared challenges between New Zealand and Australia in nursing leadership Examining how Australian leadership initiatives have advanced equity, improved patient outcomes, and strengthened the nursing profession Discussing how these lessons can be adapted and applied to the New Zealand context to address local healthcare priorities Inspiring nurse leaders to think globally, act locally, and champion transformation in their own communities
9:50	Healing, learning, and leading through harm: Strengthening nursing leadership in adverse events Understanding the National Adverse Event Policy (2023): Healing, learning, and improving from harm Applying the Learning Review methodology in nursing leadership practice Leading with empathy: Meeting the needs of workforce, consumers, and whānau after harm events Supporting team and personal wellbeing: Leadership strategies for recovery and resilience Rebekah Mitchell, System Safety Advisor, Health Quality & Safety Commission
10:40	Morning break
11:10	Preventing burnout, protecting the nursing workforce, and ensuring patient safety Exploring the direct link between safe staffing levels, reduced burnout, and improved patient outcomes Highlighting evidence-based staffing models that balance workload, safety, and quality care delivery Examining the impact of chronic understaffing on nurse wellbeing, retention, and workforce resilience Showcasing successful initiatives where safe staffing policies have improved both patient safety and nurse satisfaction Discussing strategies for nurse leaders to advocate for staffing ratios and resources at organisational and policy levels Addressing the role of leadership in creating supportive work environments that prevent fatigue and burnout
11:50	Wellbeing as a leadership priority: Sustaining the nursing workforce through mental health support Recognising the critical role of nurse leaders in fostering a culture that prioritises mental health and wellbeing Exploring the connection between workforce wellbeing, retention, and the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care Identifying the signs of stress, fatigue, and burnout within nursing teams and responding proactively Highlighting evidence-based strategies and programmes that support mental health in the nursing workforce Discussing the importance of open communication, psychological safety, and de-stigmatising mental health conversations in healthcare settings
12:30	Lunch break
13:30	Building and supporting high-performing teams through nursing leadership Exploring the link between effective nursing leadership and high-performing teams Identifying leadership behaviours that foster trust, collaboration, and accountability Supporting workforce wellbeing and resilience to sustain performance under pressure Strategies for developing team capability and nurturing emerging leaders Showcasing examples of successful high-performing nursing teams in practice
14:00	Nursing leadership in building capacity and capability: Supporting internationally qualified nurses Highlighting the contribution of internationally qualified nurses (IQNs) to New Zealand’s health workforce Exploring the role of nursing leadership in building workforce capacity and capability through IQN integration Providing effective support systems: orientation, mentorship, and professional development pathways Embedding cultural safety, equity, and inclusion into leadership approaches Showcasing leadership strategies that enable IQNs to thrive and strengthen overall healthcare delivery
14:30	Smart care: Using AI to improve access, accuracy, and outcomes Introducing the role of artificial intelligence in modern healthcare and its potential to enhance nursing practice Exploring how AI-powered tools can improve patient access to timely care through virtual triage, remote monitoring, and predictive analytics Highlighting ways AI can support nurses in making more accurate assessments and clinical decisions Showcasing case studies where AI integration has improved patient outcomes in both acute and community settings Discussing ethical considerations, data privacy, and the importance of maintaining a human-centred approach to AI use in healthcare Examining how AI can help optimise workflows, reduce administrative burdens, and free nurses to focus on direct patient care
15:00	Summary remarks from the Chair & Networking Drinks

Speakers

Speakers to be announced

Speakers

Jill Clendon

Regional Clinical Director Primary and Community Care

Te Whatu Ora Te Waipounamu

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Jill is an experienced nurse leader with a track record of developing and managing the implementation of innovative project solutions based on robust evidence. Jill is a skilled researcher, policy analyst and strategist and hold extensive insight and knowledge regarding the nursing, health and union sectors. Jill has a proven ability to identify and develop people’s strengths to enhance organisational and team performance. Jill is experienced at financial management in a tight fiscal environment and at negotiating successful contracts. Jill is committed to biculturalism and the Treaty of Waitangi and experienced in implementing both within an organisation .Jill has experience in working with the media, negotiating conflict and advocating for nursing at all levels

Dean Cowles

National Nursing Advisor-Māori Affairs

Southern Cross Healthcare

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Dean’s clinical background is in clinical education, theatre, PACU and public health. He has spent most of his nursing career in the public sector, and made the move into private healthcare four years ago. Dean currently works as the National Nursing Advisor for Māori Affairs, within the Nursing Directorate, at Southern Cross Healthcare. He co-chairs Kawa Whakaruruhau committees at tertiary institutions, provides consultation for perioperative groups across Aotearoa, is involved in various national research projects, and runs virtual workshops and webinars for rural health practitioners to ensure his message reaches all corners of Aotearoa. Dean has recently completed his Master’s thesis exploring strategies to improve Māori health outcomes, in private surgical settings, by understanding the value of Māori nurses in this space. Dean is motivated to inspire transformational change for Māori patients & whānau by re-indigenising the way in which healthcare is provided.

Nicki Macklin

PhD Candidate, Associate Editor BMJ Leader

University of Auckland

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Nicki is in her final year of a PhD at University of Auckland’s FMHS exploring kindness in healthcare teams. She is a patient advocate for several boards and foundations as well as Associate Editor for the BMJ Leader with a special focus on kindness and human connection research. Nicki started her professional life practicing as an occupational therapist with a dual qualification in public health. Later experiences include quality improvement management, and integrated person-centred service design and implementation in primary health care settings. Whilst busily enjoying a career in the health sector, her world shifted on its axis when she became mum of two beautiful children, one of whom has required a wide range of healthcare services over the last decade. It was this journey, understanding the power of kindness for patient and whānau outcomes and experiences, that sparked her curiosity and commitment to learning more about what helps and hinders kindness in healthcare settings. She believes that if we want kindness to flow out to patients and communities, first we must start by actively caring for those who provide the caring, our healthcare professionals. Nicki is passionate about challenging people’s assumptions about kindness being soft and fluffy, by raising awareness of the science behind kindness. She sees kindness as a key tenet of human experience, team performance, patient safety, and healthcare quality improvement.

Katie Ben

Lead clinical advisor to the Assisted Dying secretariat, and Specialist Anaesthetist

Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough

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Katie trained and qualified in anaesthesia in the UK. She moved to New Zealand in 2009 with her husband and two young children in search of a more functional health care system, a better place to bring up her two boys, and better weather. Two out of three isn’t bad…! She has been a specialist anaesthetist in the Nelson region since moving here, and joined the awesome Assisted Dying team in June 2024 having been a provider of the service since 2022. Katie is passionate about providing equitable care for all patients regardless of geographical isolation, and with that aim has undertaken learning to fly in order to make the West Coast of the South Island more accessible. She has offered rides to her colleagues, but as yet nobody has taken her up on it. Outside work and flying, Katie enjoys a variety of hobbies including playing the harp and recently performed with the New Zealand Doctor’s Orchestra at their latest concert. She is joined in this by her children, who play both harp and keyboard, and in good weather you can find them busking in the local market. Katie is always happy to be contacted with queries or concerns related to the provision of Assisted Dying within New Zealand

Michael Nestman

Manager Autonomy – Living Well

Health NZ

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Michael is originally from Germany and moved to New Zealand in 2010. Born and bred in a very rural area, Michael left school age 15 to become a lumberjack. He later decided to go into health and worked as a paramedic for five years and then trained to become a nurse. Since arriving in New Zealand, Michael has worked as a clinical lead and quality manager across several ARC facilities in Wellington, with a special focus on quality improvement and quality systems management. During this time, he completed a postgraduate degree in Health Science at Victoria University of Wellington. After 20 years of nursing, most of it in ARC, Michael brought his strong focus to compassionate patient-centred care and health services to the Ministry of Health in 2021, working in Border Operations and later in HealthCERT before seizing the opportunity to work alongside the Assisted Dying team. Michael is blessed with four children and a dog, as well as having an amazing job and fantastic team he can support to deliver an important and unique service, learning something new every day.

Vanessa Pullan

Director of Nursing

HealthCare New Zealand

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Since commencing her nursing career over 25 years ago, Vanessa has developed extensive expertise in both older people’s health and rehabilitation services. Having worked across the spectrum of hospital and community care, including in clinical, leadership, and management roles, Vanessa is a passionate advocate for strong clinical leadership and service delivery that is grounded by current evidence and good practice. She holds a master’s degree in nursing and a Post Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation. Since joining HealthCare New Zealand in 2017, Vanessa has transformed how our team of nurses deliver care and support across our Home and Community, District Nursing, CREST and NZCL services. Her solution focused, hands on leadership approach ensures sound clinical governance and leadership is embedded into everything we do. She has also been instrumental in strengthening HealthCare New Zealand’s position as a sector leader through the development of wider health sector relationships and contributing to national sector development initiatives with both the Ministry of Health and ACC.

Denise Wilson

Associate Dean Māori Advancement, Faculty of Health & Environmental Sciences

Auckland University of Technology

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Advocating for improving health and social outcomes for whānau Māori has been a feature of Professor Denise Wilson’s career. Denise is an Associate Dean of Māori Advancement and a Professor in Māori Health. As a Professor of Māori Health, Denise undertakes research focusing on violence in Māori/indigenous whānau, Māori health and health service engagement, cultural responsiveness, and workforce development. Denise recently led a Marsden-funded research project, E Tū Wāhine, E Tū Whānau – Māori women keeping safe in unsafe relationships, which contributed new perspectives to working with Māori women affected by violence. She was a member of AUT’s Tērā te Haeata – Te Tiriti o Waitangi Responsiveness Reference Group, and Ki Uta, Ki Tai – Student Success Plan Reference Group. Initially qualified as a registered nurse, Denise has a background in intensive and coronary care, acute medicine and community nursing. She was Director (2010-2022)/Co-Director (2017-2022) of the AUT Taupua Waiora Māori Research Centre. She is a Fellow of Te Mata o te Tau – Academy of Māori Research & Scholarship, the College of Nurses Aotearoa (New Zealand), and in 2019 was inducted as a Fellow into the American Academy of Nurses for her contributions to research and policy related to Indigenous peoples and family violence affecting Indigenous families, and in 2020, elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi.

Monica Goldwater

Chief Nursing Officer

Southern Cross Healthcare

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Monica Goldwater is a highly experienced leader in nursing having worked in both public and private, inpatient and outpatient healthcare settings across the US and New Zealand; and led nursing for multiple large complex and multi-site healthcare organizations. A registered nurse in both the US and NZ and member of the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses, Monica completed her MBA at Massey University in 2011 before moving to the US and working in several key leadership positions within the American healthcare sector. Monica returned to New Zealand in April 2023, and joined Southern Cross Healthcare from the University of Vermont Medical Centre where she was Director of Perioperative Services.

Caroline Alexander CBE

Group Chief Nursing Officer

Barts Health NHS Trust

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Caroline graduated as a nurse in 1987 from Edinburgh University (BSc/RGN) and has an MSc in Nursing Studies from South Bank University (2001). From 1987 to 1993 she specialised in nursing older people in Edinburgh and then London at Guy’s Hospital as a ward sister. Caroline then worked for the Foundation of Nursing Studies for three years supporting nurses to use research in practice. In 1998 Caroline returned to the NHS and worked in Tower Hamlets in a range of roles within older people’s services. In 2005, Caroline took up her first Director post, as Director of Nursing and Therapies within Tower Hamlets PCT. With the clustering of PCTs in London in 2011, she took on the Director of Nursing and Quality within NHS East London and the City initially and then within NHS North East London when the clusters merged in 2012. until she joined NHS England as Regional Chief Nurse for London in April 2013. Caroline took up her current role of Chief Nurse for Barts Health in March 2016. Caroline was a 2008 Florence Nightingale Leadership Scholar and has been awarded Honorary Doctorates from City, University of London in 2017, Middlesex University in 2018 and University of East London in 2021. She is a Trustee of the Foundation of Nursing Studies. In 2020 she was made a CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.

Josephine Davis

Associate Head Māori Nursing

University of Auckland

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Fran Bettridge

District Addictions Lead

Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine Tararua| Te Whatu Ora / MidCentral

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Brenda Close

Chief Nursing Officer Toi Ora

Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty

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Brenda Close has a Pākehā and Māori heritage and is a mokopuna of Te Tai Tokerau with whakapapa to Ngāpuhi, Te Rarawa and Ngāti Maniapoto. Her home marae is Mangamuka. She is a senior Māori Nurse leader with over 30 years of practice as a Registered Nurse in both Aotearoa and Australia. She commenced her clinical nursing with her career at Princess Mary Childrens Hospital with a focus on child and youth health. Throughout her career she has worked across many clinical specialities in both hospital and community settings moving to a whānau ora focus in her nursing. This has included leading service development and delivery in rural and remote communities, working in partnership with communities. Early in her career she moved into leadership roles with mahi in policy, strategy, management and challenging inequities and racism within the health system. She has a passion for workforce development and Māori and indigenous health. She has held a number of nursing leadership positions in health and professional entities, locally, regionally and nationally. Brenda Close is the Chief Nursing Officer Toi Ora for Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi with a focus on Māori health and nursing and working beside local whānau, community and teams to support the implementation of Toi Ora Systems of Care and the achievement of Toi Ora.

Dr. Hoi Shu Yin

Chief Nurse

Tan Tock Seng Hospital

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Dr. Hoi Shu Yin is the Chief Nurse at Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) in Singapore, known for her contributions to nursing and healthcare innovation. Dr. Hoi is a proponent for improving healthcare services and nurse empowerment. She played a pivotal role in during the COVID-19 pandemic and establishing the Nursing Shared Governance System at TTSH. This system fosters a culture of collective leadership, allowing nurses to make impactful decisions in patient care. Her work in digital transformation and her collaboration on innovations like the PreSAGE fall-monitoring system highlight her commitment to enhancing healthcare efficiency and safety. Dr. Hoi has also been recognized for her leadership and dedication to the nursing profession with several accolades, including the President’s Award for Nurses in 2023; The Public Administration Gold Award (COVID-19); and Her World Women of the Year recognition in 2020.

Karen Magrath

Principal Clinical Advisor

Plunket

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Kate Weston

Executive Director

College of Nurses Aotearoa (NZ)

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Kate Weston has extensive nursing leadership experience, with a career spanning four decades, including management, nursing leadership and professional nursing advisory roles. Kate has recently been appointed as the Executive Director of the College of Nurses Aotearoa, a Professional Organization that provides leadership and support to nurses, advocating for the health and wellbeing of Aotearoa. The strategic aim of the organisation is to Stand for Nurses – supporting nurses to be able to meet the challenges of the current healthcare environment, by advancing professional issues for nurses. Kate’s clinical background has been primarily women’s and children’s health, including community, primary and secondary services in the health and disability sectors.

Karyn Sangster

Director of Nursing

Turuki Health Care

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I started my nursing career at Middlemore Hospital where I worked for a long time. During this tenure I held a variety of clinical and leadership positions across the hospital and community. I am a past chair of Nurse Executive Aotearoa and a Fellow of the College of Nurses Aotearoa. I was part of the development team for Registered Nurse Prescribing in Community Health which was piloted in 2017 at Counties and Family Planning and is now rolled out across 7 programs nationwide. In 2021 was seconded to NCNZ as Principal Nurse Advisor RN prescribing for 12 months and since this time have remained as a contractor. Completing NP audits and providing leadership and support to the RN prescribing in community health operational group. I am also a member of the Expert Advisory Group for RN prescribers. Since October 2023 she has been Director of Nursing at Turuki Health Care, an NGO providing primary and community services across Auckland.

Kerri Nuku

Kaiwhakahaere

New Zealand Nurses Organisation

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Kerri Nuku, an Indigenous nursing leader of Ngāti Kahungunu and Ngāi Tai descent, is a Registered Nurse and Midwife with experience across primary, community, and hospital care. As Kaiwhakahaere of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation, she champions the rights of Māori and Indigenous nurses both nationally and internationally. Kerri is a strategic advocate for Indigenous, women’s, and workers’ rights, contributing to inquiries on Mana Wāhine, Oranga Tamariki, and pay parity. Her global work includes presenting at the UN and contributing to human rights reports. She is a recipient of the International Human Rights and Nursing Award and recognised among 100 Māori Leaders.

Karen Day

Senior Lecturer, Health Informatics

University of Auckland

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Wendy Blair

Competency Advisor

New Zealand Nurses Organisation

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Bel Macfie

Director of Nursing and Clinical Services

Hospice Waikato

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Janice Riegen (RN; BN; PGDip HSc; MHSc [Hons])

Healthy Workplaces Nurse Specialist

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Janice Riegen, RN, BN, PGDipHSc, MHSc (1st Class Honours)

Janice is passionate about creating Healthy Workplaces, recognising their vital role in patient and client care. Her Master’s research, Examining Healthy Workplaces, highlighted the links between health, safety, wellbeing, and quality outcomes, forming the foundation of her ongoing work. She emphasizes organizational factors—governance, leadership, psychosocial risks, and psychological safety—over individual wellbeing, advocating for collaborative, evidence-based, and culturally inclusive approaches.

With extensive experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Occupational Health, Safety, and Organisational Development, Janice now works independently. She is a member of the NZ Occupational Health Nurses Association and the Global Healthy Workplaces network, and has presented widely. Her publications include contributions to Mentally Healthy Work in Aotearoa New Zealand (WorkSafe NZ) and Managing Health and Wellbeing in the Public Sector. She is currently researching leadership behaviours and workplace wellbeing at the University of Auckland.

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Annual nursing leader event - Nurses that want to become exceptional leaders

23 - 24 February 2026 | Grand Millennium, Auckland

Enhance your leadership skills to achieve nursing leader excellence

What are the next steps you can take in your professional development?

What can you expect of the 2026 summit

Future-proof your leadership

Learn from the best

Sharpen your toolkit

Network with like-minded leaders

Who can you expect to be there?

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Speakers

Jill Clendon

Dean Cowles

Nicki Macklin

Katie Ben

Michael Nestman

Vanessa Pullan

Denise Wilson

Monica Goldwater

Caroline Alexander CBE

Josephine Davis

Fran Bettridge

Brenda Close

Dr. Hoi Shu Yin

Karen Magrath

Kate Weston

Karyn Sangster

Kerri Nuku

Karen Day

Wendy Blair

Bel Macfie

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