James Crichton joined Three60 Consult as a Barrister and Employment Law Specialist in August 2019. He is available for investigations, legal opinions, mediations, and to provide employment relations advice.
James was appointed Chief of the Employment Relations Authority in August 2015. He had been a Member of the Authority since September 2004, based, for the first seven years in Christchurch and since 2011, in Auckland. Before his appointment to the Authority, his varied career included a period working in the ports industry as a senior manager, a period as chief executive of a local authority, and a lengthy involvement in governance in the health sector. He was variously a trustee of a private hospital trust, a member of a Crown Health Enterprise Advisory Committee, a director of a Crown Health Enterprise and a member of a district health board.
As a practising lawyer for the twenty years prior to his appointment to the Authority, James specialised in employment law and alternative dispute resolution, looking after clients in a range of industries including health, but also accepted engagement as a statutory intervener under the Education Act, acting as commissioner or limited statutory manager of four state schools.
Sarah first joined the consultancy in August 2010, having gained generalist human resources experience from working in the United Kingdom. Following a period of time focusing on her young family, Sarah has recently re-joined Three60 Consult as a Senior Associate.
Sarah has highly developed employment relations skills and offers her clients practical advice, support and advocacy at every level. Having worked with some of the consultancy’s biggest clients, Sarah has managed multiple restructuring and change management projects, collective bargaining, disciplinary and performance management issues, disputes and personal grievances (including representation at Mediation and the Employment Relations Authority), drafting employment agreements and policies, managed recruitment assignments, and delivered customised training sessions.
As a skilful problem-solver, Sarah ably assists clients with complex matters; researching and providing written opinions and practical advice. She has advised clients on a number of restraint of trade, and independent contractor verses employee disputes and has specialist expertise in the technical area of Part 6A of the Employment Relations Act (continuity of employment where employees’ work is affected by restructuring).
John is an Employment Relations specialist and Three60 Consult’s Partnership Lead, bringing over 20 years’ experience across a wide range of sectors. He has extensive expertise in collective bargaining, change management, people and culture, and applies a strategic, pragmatic approach to employment relations.
John has a strong background in senior ER and HR leadership roles, including General Manager HR positions across the public, health, finance, and local government sectors. Most recently, John worked closely with organisations to unlock the potential of their greatest asset — their people.
A strong advocate for constructive employment relationships, John believes that interest‑based bargaining is key to sustainable organisational success. In his partnership role at Three60 Consult, John works with public sector organisations (including health and local government) and private sector agencies in Wellington and across New Zealand, supporting them to achieve positive, lasting outcomes.
With extensive experience in employment law, workplace investigations, and dispute resolution, Alex is available to support clients in workplace investigations and employment relations strategy. Alex joined Three60 Consult in September 2025 as a Senior Associate.
Prior to joining the consultancy, Alex served as a Member of the Employment Relations Authority from 2022, where he investigated and determined various types of employment relationship problems throughout his tenure.
In his career before the Authority, Alex worked as a practicing lawyer for several government organisations such as the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment, the New Zealand Customs Service, Auckland Council and the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse.
Alex is experienced in all aspects of employment law, including workplace investigations, dispute resolution and litigation representation under the other criminal and civil jurisdiction which includes the Employment Relations Authority and the Employment Court.
Alex is recognised for his ability to distil complex legal concepts into clear, practical guidance, ensuring parties understand the issues at hand. Calm and personable in his approach, Alex creates a positive environment that puts people at ease, maintaining focus while guiding employers and employees through each step of a process with professionalism and clarity.
Campbell brings a wealth of experience in commercial, criminal, and employment investigations, with a career that began in the New Zealand Police and continued through roles at Bunnings (Wesfarmers), Deloitte Forensic, and DHL.
He is dedicated to supporting our clients with workplace investigations, ensuring that every process and procedure meets best practice standards. As a seasoned Code of Conduct Investigator, Campbell is regularly called upon by regional and city councils as an independent external investigator to help resolve complex complaints.
Formally trained and accredited as a mediator with the Resolution Institute of New Zealand, Campbell has extensive experience in formal workplace mediation. He has supported individuals and teams across a wide variety of industries, addressing everything from personal grievances and challenging employment relationships to large team conflicts.
Campbell’s approachable manner enables him to quickly build trust with all parties involved in a dispute. He is committed to developing practical solutions that focus on sustainable outcomes. Currently, his main focus is on fostering positive, ongoing employment relationships and delivering conflict resolution strategies tailored to the unique needs of those involved.
At Three60 Consult, Campbell contributes to all areas of employment relations, offering our clients the benefit of his extensive hands-on experience and supportive approach.
Jordana brings over 15 years of experience in Human Resources, Employment Relations, Industrial Relations, and Talent Acquisition across both the public and private sectors in New Zealand. She has held senior roles at a number of large organisations such as Auckland Council and Fonterra. Jordana has led complex employment matters and advised on a wide range of issues including personal grievances, restructurings, disciplinary and performance processes, workplace investigations, privacy, and collective bargaining.
Jordana holds a Bachelor of Laws from Auckland University of Technology and was admitted to the High Court as a Barrister and Solicitor in 2025. Her legal training and extensive practical experience enable her to provide clear, timely, and pragmatic advice that helps clients resolve employment issues efficiently and effectively. Jordana is known for her strong stakeholder engagement and ability to influence outcomes, and has coached and mentored HR and ER professionals, designed ER strategies and policies, and facilitated training for managers.
Jordana joined Three60 Consult in 2025, bringing with her a deep understanding of employment law, a strategic mindset, and a passion for supporting organisations through complex people challenges.