Josh Pretty

Background

About Josh Pretty

I'm an experienced HR leader and governance advisor who thrives on solving complex problems and helping organisations connect the dots between people, performance, and strategy. With over 15 years of leadership experience across sectors like education, hospitality, construction, and finance, I bring a unique generalist lens to my work. My background spans HR, H&S, finance, operations, marketing, and business development — giving me a broad commercial understanding that I apply in both strategic HR consulting and governance roles. As an experienced Board Chair within the education sector and a long-time advocate in the not-for-profit space, I’ve advised leadership teams and Boards on strategy, risk, transformation, and compliance. I enjoy stepping into organisations, quickly grasping the big picture, and finding smart, connected solutions that deliver results. Core strengths: • Strategic HR & IR/ER leadership • Governance, risk & compliance • Workforce & organisational design • Complex stakeholder engagement • Leadership team and Board-level advisory Based in Christchurch, New Zealand Open to governance roles (sector-agnostic) Available for consulting/advisory work across New Zealand (remote or hybrid) Let’s connect and explore how I can support your organisation’s success.