Champions for Change – CPO Masterclass – Participation and Pipeline: Bridging the Gap

Date: Thursday 23 October 2025
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Location: Online (Microsoft Teams)
Registration: Register now below

About this masterclass

This masterclass brings Chief People Officers across the Champions for Change network together to explore practical, actionable strategies for attracting, supporting and retaining talent from underrepresented communities.

Partner perspectives

• Whaikaha/Ministry of Disabled People — disability inclusion and systemic employment barriers
• First Foundation — pathways for young people from underserved communities
• Tupu Toa — supporting Māori & Pacific talent into leadership

What you’ll take away

• Practical employer actions to open recruitment and retention pipelines
• Partnership pathways with Whaikaha/Ministry for Disabled People, First Foundation and Tupu Toa
• Clear examples of how CPOs can bridge participation and leadership

Who should attend

Chief People Officers, Heads of Talent, DEI leads and senior HR leaders from Champions for Change organisations interested in practical pipeline and partnership solutions.

Contact: Merran Brockie-David (champions@globalwomen.org.nz)

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