Bios

Robyn Bennett As the current chairperson of the New Zealand Institute for Safety Management (NZISM) Board, Robyn is deeply committed to elevating the health and safety profession across Aotearoa New Zealand, and is an Expert Witness for auditing, approved by WorkSafe. Robyn is excited to contribute to building a strong foundation for safety practice across the motu and supporting the continued development of professional capacity and capability.

Nicole Knobel Nicola is the Head of Safety, Risk and Assurance at Whānau Āwhina Plunket and a specialist in organisational risk, psychological health and safety, and governance. She holds a Master of Laws focused on health and safety and employment law, which shapes her evidence informed and people centred approach to risk culture and leadership and has a long-standing interest in developing emerging talent. Nicola's work is known for combining strategic clarity with practical application, and for advocating for inclusive, neuro informed approaches to safety and wellbeing at work.

Luke McCallum Luke McCallum is a Senior Consultant in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) at EY, where he works with clients to address complex health and safety challenges. His experience spans the labour hire industry, complex government organisations, and now consulting at EY, where his work focuses on critical risk assessments, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement to foster a strong safety culture. He is passionate about education and continuous improvement, both professionally and personally, as key drivers for advancing health and safety practices