After an early career in private practice and eight years at Westpac, Natalie Dobson brings a broad perspective to her work at SHIFT. She reflects on the value of in-house experience and why flexibility and balance allow people to do their best work.
SHIFT compliance consultant Christine Woods shares her career journey and why compliance works best when it’s practical, flexible and people-focused.
From banking and top-tier law firms to senior in-house roles and now working as a SHIFT Advisory lawyer, Chantelle Stroud’s career has never followed a single path. In this piece, she shares how she’s built a legal career that balances high-quality work, business ownership and family life, and why flexibility has been key to making it all work.
From Canada to Christchurch, Ali Khan has built her career across industries and now leads the legal team at one of New Zealand’s global tech success stories. She talks about Seequent’s impact, why flexibility matters, and what she values about working with SHIFT.
Recently promoted to Head of Risk, Remediation & Regulatory Affairs at Tower, Victoria Palfrey shares how her career has evolved and the importance of balance as a working parent.
'SHIFT Advisory lawyer Kheta Quinn shares her journey from private practice to a more balanced life’.
I’ve worked in and outside of risk management and auditing for the best part of 20 years. I have a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Information Systems and Business Management. I’m a Certified Information Systems Auditor, a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist and have an Advanced Certification in Risk Management for Anti Money Laundering.
Claire Adams balances her role at Genesis with passions for te reo Māori, surf lifesaving, and mentoring—thanks to SHIFT’s flexibility and supportive culture.
Meet Caroline -SHIFT's COO, and innovation expert, systems guru, technology pro, and champion of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Maria Noon never dreamed of becoming a lawyer. But a tough work ethic and a willingness to leave her comfort zone led the way. She shares more about her career, as well as her love for basketball, flat whites and old school love songs.
