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2017 - Present
Tenure at
current position
22
Years in the industry
winner:
Dyhrberg Drayton Employment Law
Employment Law Specialist Firm of the Year
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winner:
Dyhrberg Drayton Employment Law
Employment Law Specialist Firm of the Year
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Employment Law Specialist
Firm of the Year
Kraft Heinz - Wattie's
winner:
ddelaw.co.nz
nz.linkedin.com/company/
james-&-wells-ip
enquiry@ddelaw.co.nz
+64 4 550 4060
PO Box 439 Hastings New Zealand
ddelaw.co.nz
nz.linkedin.com/company/
james-&-wells-ip
enquiry@ddelaw.co.nz
+64 4 550 4060
PO Box 439 Hastings New Zealand
Johanna Drayton
Partner
Steph Dyhrberg
Partner
With more than 30 years’ experience in the employment law industry, Steph Dyhrberg BA, LLB (Hons) Otago, is a highly effective senior employment advisor and advocate, providing advice and counsel to the public and private sectors. She is a skilled conference and workshop presenter and is a specialist in undertaking independent investigations and reviews. Steph is the Deputy Chair of Mary Potter Hospice, a judge for the Electra Business Awards, and the Independent Complaints Service Manager for New Zealand Rugby. In 2018, Steph was awarded Wellingtonian of the Year for her work to combat sexual harassment in the workplace.
Partner
Steph Dyhrberg
Johanna Drayton
Partner
Steph Dyhrberg
Partner
Leadership
Local Government in New Zealand consists of 78 local, regional and unitary councils. The Far North District Council is the most northern territorial authority and serves the residents of Kaitaia, Kaikohe, Kawakawa, Kerikeri, Paihia and Russell, as well as several smaller settlements and rural and Māori communities. We are a growing district of 71,000 people spread over 7,324km². The Far North district stretches from Cape Rēinga at the northern tip of New Zealand down to the Bay of Islands and Hokianga.
Local Government in New Zealand consists of 78 local, regional and unitary councils. The Far North District Council is the most northern territorial authority and serves the residents of Kaitaia, Kaikohe, Kawakawa, Kerikeri, Paihia and Russell, as well as several smaller settlements and rural and Māori communities. We are a growing district of 71,000 people spread over 7,324km². The Far North district stretches from Cape Rēinga at the northern tip of New Zealand down to the Bay of Islands and Hokianga.
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With more than 30 years’ experience in the employment law industry, Steph Dyhrberg BA, LLB (Hons) Otago, is a highly effective senior employment advisor and advocate, providing advice and counsel to the public and private sectors. She is a skilled conference and workshop presenter and is a specialist in undertaking independent investigations and reviews. Steph is the Deputy Chair of Mary Potter Hospice, a judge for the Electra Business Awards, and the Independent Complaints Service Manager for New Zealand Rugby. In 2018, Steph was awarded Wellingtonian of the Year for her work to combat sexual harassment in the workplace.
Partner
Steph Dyhrberg
Johanna Drayton
Partner
Steph Dyhrberg
Partner
Leadership
Rosella leads the Organisational Development, Culture and DE&I projects across the Asia Pacific and Canada regions. Rosella has more than 12 years working with FMCG and Healthcare companies before joining Constellation Brands four years ago. With her expertise in culture, talent development, coaching and leadership, Rosella is focused on building a robust talent portfolio to confidently deliver sustainable business results, and guide people managers to build a constructive culture for our people to thrive.
Organisational Development Manager
Rosella Dang
Johanna BA, LLB (Hons), Canterbury, AWI-CH (Atlanta) is a specialist in employment law practice and advocacy. She works across the full range of employment law matters including privacy and human rights. Johanna is a trusted advisor to public and private sector employers and employees. She carries out independent workplace investigations and reviews for employers, regularly presents at conferences and provides inhouse training to employers. She is part of the Board of Vitae, a leading wellbeing and counselling service in Aotearoa.
Partner
Johanna Drayton
Dyhrberg Drayton Employment Law is led by its partners, Steph Dyhrberg and Johanna Drayton. The team comprises three lawyers from junior to senior associate level. It has recently hired a graduate and summer intern, and two more lawyers are joining in January 2023.
The firm’s work is focused on complex processes at senior levels and high-level advisory work across the public and private sector. It provides timely, pragmatic and solution focused advice. Most contentious matters are resolved through negotiation and mediation.
The firm provides independent complaints management services for NZ Rugby, SKY Sport and the Human Rights Commission. Since 2020 it has undertaken a support and investigation process for complainants in Gymnastics.
Dyhrberg Drayton is a leader in the field of independent investigations. The partners hold the AWI-CH distinction from the Training Institute for Workplace Investigators.
The firm continues its pro bono work, including supporting complainants through Law Society and disciplinary processes and providing significantly discounted rates to charities and not-for-profits.
Johanna is on the board of Vitae a nationwide provider of workplace well-being solutions. Steph is the Deputy Chair of Mary Potter Hospice and is a member of the National Friends Panel for the New Zealand Law Society.
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With more than 30 years’ experience
in the employment law industry, Steph Dyhrberg BA, LLB (Hons) Otago, is a highly effective senior employment advisor and advocate, providing advice and counsel to the public and private sectors. She is a skilled conference and workshop presenter and is a specialist in undertaking independent investigations and reviews. Steph is the Deputy Chair of Mary Potter Hospice, a judge for the Electra Business Awards, and the Independent Complaints Service Manager for New Zealand Rugby. In 2018, Steph was awarded Wellingtonian of the Year for her work to combat sexual harassment in the workplace.
Partner
Steph Dyhrberg
Partner
Johanna Drayton
Johanna BA, LLB (Hons), Canterbury, AWI-CH (Atlanta) is a specialist in employment law practice and advocacy. She works across the full range of employment law matters including privacy and human rights. Johanna is a trusted advisor to public and private sector employers and employees. She carries out independent workplace investigations and reviews for employers, regularly presents at conferences and provides inhouse training to employers. She is part of the Board of Vitae, a leading wellbeing and counselling service in Aotearoa.
Partner
Johanna Drayton
Johanna BA, LLB (Hons), Canterbury, AWI-CH (Atlanta) is a specialist in employment law practice and advocacy. She works across the full range of employment law matters including privacy and human rights. Johanna is a trusted advisor to public and private sector employers and employees. She carries out independent workplace investigations and reviews for employers, regularly presents at conferences and provides inhouse training to employers. She is part of the Board of Vitae, a leading wellbeing and counselling service in Aotearoa.