The Next Shift

A roundtable episode to finish off 'The next shift' 

This episode of "The Next Shift" features Nicky Averill, co-owner of Canterbury Aluminium, a small manufacturing business. Nicky, who has a long and personal connection to the disability sector, discusses her company's journey toward creating an inclusive and accessible workplace.

This episode of The Next Shift features an insightful conversation with Paul White, Māori Outcomes Manager at the Port of Auckland, who shares the port’s evolving journey toward diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). White discusses how integrating the Treaty of Waitangi into the organisational culture has laid the foundation for broader inclusion, moving beyond Māori outcomes to encompass Pasifika strategies and, now, dedicated support for disabled people in the workplace.

In this episode we're joined by Emily Miller-Sharma, the influential General Manager of the New Zealand fashion label RUBY. Emily is a true leader, driving change across ethical business practices, mental wellbeing, and shaping the future of the manufacturing workforce. In this episode she shares her journey, perspective and tips to inspire you - and support you to start thinking about inclusion in your workplace. With guest host, Grace.

Host Grant Cleland and guest Shauna McClelland, a specialist employment lawyer - sit together for a conversation. The discussion aims to equip employers with the knowledge and confidence to discuss workplace support (often referred to as reasonable accommodations) with disabled staff, while remaining compliant with New Zealand law.

The episode features host Grant Cleland in conversation with Lee Warn, who has successfully worked as a digger driver and obtained construction qualifications while using a wheelchair.
The conversation centers on Lee's personal and professional journey, the misconceptions he has faced, and how he navigated making his workplace support needs known to his employers.

This podcast episode, hosted by Grant Cleland, focuses on challenging common myths surrounding the employment of disabled people and highlighting the benefits of creating a more accessible and inclusive workplace.