WORKSHOPS and panel sessions
*Please note that the programme is subject to change*
Wednesday 05 July
Workshops 1: 12:15pm - 1:10pm
Panel Session 1 - Surviving all things Finance: 2:20pm - 3:50pm Brought to you by ASB
The popularity of the various finance workshops during the 2022 conference had some workshops so packed some BMs had to stand or found themselves sitting on floor! Coupled with this and based on 2022 conference feedback in this area, we have worked this year towards providing a participative, interactive panel discussion involving all Business Managers covering all things finance. The panel is made up of representatives from the MoE, OAG, External Auditor Provider, Financial Service Provider and SBM. We are fortunate to have those on the panel also being on the MoE Finance Sector Group who meet several times a year tackling issues and challenges in the sector. Facilitated by our President, initially there will be background information provided and then the floor will be opened up to BMs to have an interactive discussion on finance and audit matters. So bring along your questions and let’s get the most out of this session so we can take back a good survival guide in this area.
Finance not part of your job and you feel you would not get any benefit out of attending this panel session? Then join our alternative white board topic workshop which will be facilitated by the SBM in a separate breakout room.
Panel:
Chad Britton (Ministry of Education)
Tuzla Lathiff (Office of the Auditor-General)
Hamish Anton (Deloitte)
Shelley Young (Solutions and Services)
Troy Gerbich (School Business Managers Association)
Thursday 06 July
Workshops 2: 10:30am - 11:20am
Workshops 3: 11:50am - 12:40pm (repeat of session 2)
Panel Session 2 - Surviving all things Payroll: 2:25pm - 3:25pm
Again based on 2022 conference popularity and feedback, a participative, interactive panel session is being run for payroll for all Business Managers to make sure we have the tools and resources to survive all things payroll. The panel is made up of representatives from NZSTA, NZEI and SBM. The session will run similar to the finance panel session starting with some general background information followed by a question and answer session regarding payroll matters. To get the most out of this session also please bring along your questions and queries so we can all benefit from what’s on top out there for Business Managers.
Panel:
Patrick Ikiua (Director Professional Practice, NZSTA)
Vanessa Greig (NZEI)
Gaye Parlane (Papanui School)
Workshops 4: 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Friday 07 July
Workshops 5: 9:15am - 10:15am
Workshops 1: 12:15pm - 1:10pm
- 1.1 Finance: Surviving that First Year as a BM and beyond with Chad Britton and Daryl Stewart (MoE) Brought to you by OfficeMax
- 1.2 HR: Getting the best out of your staff? Or are they just Surviving? with Loryn Rogers Brought to you by Kindo
- 1.3 Int.l Students: School International Programmes not just a matter of surviving but thriving with John van der Zwan (SIEBA) Brought to you by Furnware
- 1.4 Integrated Schools: State Integrated Schools Model - Networking to more than Survive with Cassie Fitzsimmons (Garin College) Brought to you by Alsco
Panel Session 1 - Surviving all things Finance: 2:20pm - 3:50pm Brought to you by ASB
The popularity of the various finance workshops during the 2022 conference had some workshops so packed some BMs had to stand or found themselves sitting on floor! Coupled with this and based on 2022 conference feedback in this area, we have worked this year towards providing a participative, interactive panel discussion involving all Business Managers covering all things finance. The panel is made up of representatives from the MoE, OAG, External Auditor Provider, Financial Service Provider and SBM. We are fortunate to have those on the panel also being on the MoE Finance Sector Group who meet several times a year tackling issues and challenges in the sector. Facilitated by our President, initially there will be background information provided and then the floor will be opened up to BMs to have an interactive discussion on finance and audit matters. So bring along your questions and let’s get the most out of this session so we can take back a good survival guide in this area.
Finance not part of your job and you feel you would not get any benefit out of attending this panel session? Then join our alternative white board topic workshop which will be facilitated by the SBM in a separate breakout room.
Panel:
Chad Britton (Ministry of Education)
Tuzla Lathiff (Office of the Auditor-General)
Hamish Anton (Deloitte)
Shelley Young (Solutions and Services)
Troy Gerbich (School Business Managers Association)
Thursday 06 July
Workshops 2: 10:30am - 11:20am
- 2.1 Legal: Getting that edge to survive legal requests as part of your role as BM with Greg Steele (Harrison Stone)
- 2.2 NZSTA Survival Workshop, with Patrick Ikiua (NZSTA)
- 2.3 Property: External and Internal Challenges - is your school property surviving? with Peter Hannon & Alana Plasmeyer (MoE)
- 2.4 Living Lightly: Planet survival......Less waste. Less impact. More awesome. with Nicola Turner (Mainstream Green) Brought to you by Libelle
Workshops 3: 11:50am - 12:40pm (repeat of session 2)
- 3.1 Legal: Getting that edge to survive legal requests as part your role as BM with Greg Steele (Harrison Stone)
- 3.2 NZSTA Survival Workshop, with Patrick Ikiua (NZSTA)
- 3.3 Property: External and Internal Challenges - is your school property surviving? with Peter Hannon & Alana Plasmeyer (MoE)
- 3.4 Living Lightly: Planet survival......Less waste. Less impact. More awesome. with (Mainstream Green) Brought to you by Libelle
Panel Session 2 - Surviving all things Payroll: 2:25pm - 3:25pm
Again based on 2022 conference popularity and feedback, a participative, interactive panel session is being run for payroll for all Business Managers to make sure we have the tools and resources to survive all things payroll. The panel is made up of representatives from NZSTA, NZEI and SBM. The session will run similar to the finance panel session starting with some general background information followed by a question and answer session regarding payroll matters. To get the most out of this session also please bring along your questions and queries so we can all benefit from what’s on top out there for Business Managers.
Panel:
Patrick Ikiua (Director Professional Practice, NZSTA)
Vanessa Greig (NZEI)
Gaye Parlane (Papanui School)
Workshops 4: 4:00pm - 4:45pm
- 4.1 Surviving health and stress with Anna McLaren (Space & Thyme Wellness Studio)
- 4.2 BWOF Survival and more with Graham and Nick (Wormald/Argest)
- 4.3 Retirement: Geared up to more than Survive Retirement? with Brent Hunt (Advice First)
- 4.4 IT: Your digital security - managing well or just surviving? with Danielle van den Dungen (MoE)
Friday 07 July
Workshops 5: 9:15am - 10:15am
- 5.1 Rainbow Youth: 60 Mins Survival Time with Leanne: Today’s Topic - “Rainbow” with Becky Somerville (Rototuna Junior High School)
- 5.2 Why does that little thing they do grind my gears? with Mark Bunting (Open Communications)
- 5.3 Te Reo Maori: Understanding Tikanga and learning Pepeha (Survival (Ora) guide and more.......) with Petera Tapsell (Waimanu Consulting)
- 5.4 Conflict Resolution: Surviving Employment Relationship Problems with Julie Hardaker (Julie Hardaker Lawyers)
