In association with NextEra, StayLive is pleased to bring international Human and Organisational Performance expert,  Rob Fisher to Auckland. 

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With the Gibson Judgement now bringing WAD vs WAI into the mainstream HSW conversation, we need to ask:

What is the next logical step to create better outcomes for our workplaces, workers, and work? 

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Rob Fisher has decades of experience in high-hazard industries, working across 40 countries with clients in petrochemicals, oil and gas, utilities, and manufacturing. As an author, executive mentor, and international keynote speaker, he is a leading voice on safety, human and organisational learning, operational excellence, and leadership. 

He joins us in New Zealand to bring a practical perspective on a crucial challenge: bridging the gap between Work as Imagined (WAI) and Work as Done (WAD). In many organisations, work is designed and planned one way, but actually happens differently due to real-world constraints. Rob will explore why this gap exists and, more importantly, how to integrate WAD into everyday work to drive better outcomes. 

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Why Attend? 

Health, Safety, and Wellbeing (HSW) is at a crossroads. Several major shifts are reshaping the landscape: 

• The ministerial review of the legislation

• The Gibson judgement

• The restructure and strategic re-direction of the Regulator (WorkSafe NZ)

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This event is about supporting StayLive members and strengthening the industry's ability to respond to these challenges together. As an industry body, StayLive has a role to play in shaping what happens next—both at the frontline and through industry-wide collaboration. 

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We have an opportunity to shift from compliance-driven, risk-averse safety to a practical, risk-capable approach—one that helps the electrical industry navigate the complexities of modern work. 

This is more than a discussion—it’s a chance to equip members with insights and tools to take meaningful action.