Kirsty Donbavand

Currently serving as the People & Capability Manager at New Zealand Rugby, Kirsty has a strong dedication to cultivating company culture, particularly during a period when a significant number of individuals are exploring alternative work arrangements. Kirsty’s unwavering commitment lies in enhancing the employee experience and strategically adapting to evolving work environments. She has a professional background that traverses both the private and public sectors, she has acquired invaluable expertise across the entire employee life cycle, starting from recruitment and extending into roles within the realm of burgeoning commercial food manufacturing, as well as larger Government organizations, and beyond. In addition to her professional pursuits, Kirsty embraces various personal roles, such as being a loving daughter, supportive sister, devoted spouse, trusted friend, diligent PTA committee representative, and nurturing mother of two.