Jan O'Neill

Jan O'Neill

Chief People Officer at Downer EDI

DownerAuckland, New Zealand

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Experience28+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

20 years+ experience working across all facets of HR as a key business partner. Currently Executive General Manager Human Resources at Downer NZ. Prior roles include GM Human Resources at Public Trust during a major business transformation, developing a customer-centred and performance-focused culture and building capability required for the future. Previously was Group Human Resources Director for Telecom NZ one of NZ's largest listed companies and led through a major transformation period including the demerger of Telecom into two top 10 listed entities. Areas of specialty include Executive leadership, HR strategy, organisational development, leadership development, culture development, change management, remuneration and talent management.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • DownerCurrent
    May 2015–Present· 11 yrs 4 mos
    • Chief People OfficerCurrent
      Feb 2023–Present
    • Executive General Manager Human Resources
      May 2015–Mar 2023
  • Nov 2013–May 2015· 1 yr 6 mos
    • General Manager, Human Resources
      Nov 2013–May 2015
  • Apr 2011–Dec 2012· 1 yr 8 mos
    • Group Director, Human Resources
      Apr 2011–Dec 2012
  • 1998–2011· 13 yrs
    • GM Human Resources, Retail
      2009–2011
    • Group General Manager HR
      2008–2009
    • GM Remuneration, Organisational Development & Human Capital
      1998–2008

Education

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Physiology

Victoria University of Wellington

High School

Mamaroneck High School, Mamaroneck, New York

Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Massey University

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Change ManagementHR TransformationLeadershipOrganizational ChangeOrganizational DesignExecutive DevelopmentStrategic HRCulture ChangeTalent ManagementPersonnel ManagementHuman ResourcesHR StrategyOrganizational DevelopmentSuccession PlanningRemunerationPerformance ManagementHR PoliciesExecutive CoachingLeadership DevelopmentEmployee Engagement