Most HR conferences focus on HR as a function.
- Industry trends
- Employee Engagement
- Employee Wellbeing
- People-first culture strategies
- Progressive practices
- ...and everything inbetween.
And yes, of course these topics are hugely important. These events are valuable.
But while they’re ‘HR conferences’— are they really for HR? Or are they just about HR?
This event isn't about HR as a function.
It's about HR as a career - your career.
HR is often a career with a whole lotta giving and not much taking. Where's the space to focus on you? Your growth? Your confidence? Your wellbeing? Your success?
Who is HR for HR?
This question is what led me to create the HRHQ platform, and now create this event - just for us.
It's not about just helping your organisation succeed.
It's about helping you succeed. Because when you grow, your impact grows. And impact is our ultimate measure of success.
You’re here to grow, push boundaries, and elevate both your career and reputation. You know there’s more for you to achieve, and you’re ready to step into your full potential.
You’re ready to stop doubting yourself and start fully owning your expertise. You want to be recognised as a true partner, someone whose insights aren't just heard, but sought after.
You’re ready to take your skills, mindset, and leadership to the next level so you can make a real difference in your workplace and be the HR professional everyone remembers.
You know proximity is power. You want to be in the room with like-minded HR professionals who get it—who face the same challenges and have the same ambitions.
You’re ready to take your place as a key strategic driver in the business. You’re not just here to execute policies and processes—you want to shape them.
You’re ready to level up your mindset and resilience, navigating HR’s toughest challenges with more confidence and leading others with calm and clarity.
Not just another HR event - This is the one that's been missing.
Thursday July 22nd 2027
Trusts Arena, Auckland
9:00am - 6:30pm
- Invest in your own growth and focus on you (for a change)
- Build career defining skills to attract more opportunities
- Plug into the energy of growth, momentum, and new possibilities
- Equip yourself with practical tools to work smarter and lead stronger
- Grow your network in a room of like-minded people
- Feel re-energised and fall back in love with HR again
to be announced...
Lisa Young
HR Coach and Founder of HRHQ
Lisa is a Digital Educator and the founder of HRHQ, an online community and education platform for HR professionals. Lisa is passionate about community building, elevating HR’s reputation, advocating for superior HR practices, and equipping HR professionals with the skills and knowledge to make a real impact.
contact Lisa at info@exceedhr.co.nz to learn more
You'll also gain access to an exclusive forum to connect with other attendees before and after the event.
This event is for frontline HR professionals at any level, whether you are an Administrator, Coordinator, Advisor, Business Partner or in Management.
If you are passionate about HR and making a difference, want to build your capabilities, and having fun while doing it – you will fit right in!
Tickets are non-refundable, but they are transferable. If you can’t make it, you can transfer your ticket to someone else—just email us at info@exceedhr.co.nz to arrange the change.
Absolutely! HRHQ Live is as much about connection as it is about learning. We’ve built in dedicated time for networking so you can meet fellow HR professionals, swap stories, and build lasting connections.
Just yourself and a willingness to learn and engage! Lunch and Morning and Afternoon tea will be provided.
Yes! Please let us know your dietary needs when you register, and we’ll ensure you’re taken care of.
For the full event terms and conditions, please click HERE. You will be asked to accept these on registration.
If you’ve got more questions for me or want to chat, please email anytime at info@exceedhr.co.nz or use the chatbox at the bottom right of this page.