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.
Graham brings over 30 years of experience in employment relations, workplace law, criminal investigations, and litigation management across New Zealand’s public and private sectors. With a strong foundation in legal practice and operational strategy, he is recognised for resolving complex workplace issues, leading high-performing legal teams, and delivering pragmatic, values-based advice in high-risk and regulated environments.
A specialist in employment law and dispute resolution, Graham has advised unionised and non-unionised workforces on performance management, disciplinary processes, workplace change, bullying and harassment complaints, and health and safety obligations. He is adept at managing organisational risk while supporting fair, legally compliant decision-making across the full employee lifecycle.
As Senior and then Chief Legal Adviser to the New Zealand Police, Graham led a national legal team advising on operational policing, civil litigation, major criminal investigations, and regulatory compliance. This role demanded sound legal judgment and the ability to guide senior leaders through legal risks, including litigation, privacy, and serious misconduct.
Previously, as Team Manager at MSD Auckland Legal, he led a team of lawyers delivering civil litigation services aligned with the Ministry’s operational and compliance frameworks. Graham has also held senior roles in the private sector, where he provided strategic in-house employment relations advice, managed health and safety issues, and resolved employment disputes through mediation and proceedings before the Employment Relations Authority and Court.
Graham has appeared before the Employment Relations Authority, District Court, High Court, and Employment Court, and has significant experience managing litigation strategy, both internally and through external counsel. He approaches disputes with commercial pragmatism, cultural awareness, and a comprehensive understanding of the legal landscape.
A collaborative and strategic leader, Graham builds strong relationships with executive leaders, HR teams, unions, and operational managers. He brings a calm, principled approach to problem-solving and is committed to fostering fairness, legal integrity, and positive workplace cultures. In 2007, Her Majesty the Queen appointed Graham a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) in recognition of his services to policing.
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).
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. While she does not currently hold a practising certificate, 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.
Campbell has a breadth and depth of investigation experience gained initially with the New Zealand Police and later with a commercial and people centric focus gained while at Wesfarmers owned Bunnings, Deloitte Forensic and most recently with DHL.
Campbell has carried out criminal and employment investigations, interviewing and gathering evidence to support or refute allegations and complaints made. Campbell capably supports our clients with workplace investigations to ensure that best practice processes and procedures are followed.
As for mediation and conflict resolution, Campbell has extensive experience gained within Policing and Commercial settings. His strengths lie in his ability to quickly gain and build the trust of parties involved in a conflict, combined with a willingness to explore the development of pragmatic solutions. Currently, Campbell’s primary area of work is in the area of ongoing employment relationships.
At Three60 Consult Campbell is involved in all areas of employment relations and our clients benefit from his wealth of practical operational experience.
