Leanne Hunter
Leanne is a member of the 2025 conference committee and is Convenor of the Professional Affairs Board (PAB). Leanne is the Director and Principal Advisor at ProErgo+ and specialises in musculoskeletal risk management.
Dr Nicola Green
Dr Nicola Green is a Certified Human Factors and Ergonomics Professional (CNZHFE), Senior Lecturer in the School of Health Sciences at Massey University and a HFE and research consultant.
Rachael Gordon
Rachael is a Certified Human Factors specialist with 30 years’ experience in the aviation and energy sectors. Rachael focuses on how people interact with technology and their environment at work with the goal of safer systems and greater efficiency through better designs. This includes identifying human factors requirements for changes in air traffic controllers’ procedures and designing air traffic controllers work environment. She is involved in evaluating the impact of changes on controller’s workload, situational awareness and potential for errors to inform the design. Rachael’s other key area is helping organisations identify their safety cultural challenges and strengths and finding solutions to improve safety. Rachael has designed and facilitated training programmes in Human Factors, Team Resource Management and Fatigue and Stress management.
Rachael has helped to improve incident reporting and investigation systems to better understand the human and organisational contributing factors.
Carole Unkovich
Seamlessly integrating with your business and providing support that is both cost-effective and conducive to your success.
I take pride in working closely with the HFESNZ conference team to ensure that every event is meticulously organized and runs smoothly. By fostering a friendly and professional atmosphere, I aim to contribute to a memorable and seamless conference experience for all members.
With over 30 years of experience in various administrative capacities, including reception, secretarial, and personal assistant roles, I bring a wealth of expertise to the table.
My primary objective is to establish a reputation for dependable, trustworthy, and efficient office management services.
I am committed to delivering exceptional value and fostering a collaborative working relationship that aligns with your business objectives.