Fred is an internationally recognised expert in Industrial Relations negotiations, based in Auckland, New Zeeland. As director and principal consultant, he leads the NZ team in designing and delivering fit for purpose negotiating strategies. When not negotiating, he advises and coaches managers throughout Australasia, Europe, North America, Asia & Africa in the science and art, of how to achieve balanced and business efficient collective agreements.

His global clients include BP, Rio Tinto, Transdev, Exxon Mobile, Unilever, Mercedes Benz and Levi Strauss. Locally, he can add, Air New Zealand, McDonalds, James Hardie, Sealord, Sky City, Mitre10 and Fletcher Building amongst others.
His experience covers retail, manufacturing, aviation, engineering, construction, logistics, transport, agriculture, fishing, shipbuilding, mining, warehousing, health and ambulance services, forestry, ports, hospitality and government agencies.

With a Psychology degree, post-graduate employment law and dispute resolution qualifications and 30 years practical experience, he can quickly assess risks, competing negotiating interests and formulate practical solutions.
As a negotiation thought leader, he constantly analysis the ever-changing interaction between economics, politics, social trends and legislation, to ensure clients get the most current strategic and practical advice, prior to finalising how and when to engage with unions and their members.

Fred has distilled his many negotiating experiences into an internationally recognised 2-day education program for executives and managers which simplifies and demystifies collective agreement negotiations

When Fred is not leading or teaching negotiations, he may be spotted surfing or ocean paddling. To relax he runs marathons and ultra-marathons.

Jasmine with a degree in Commerce and Accounting is based in Auckland and is responsible for the efficient running of the Adelhelm NZ office. She also prepares and distributes all material required for workshops which includes securing venues.

She assists the team with marketing from concept and planning stage to brochure design and distribution. She manages and updates Adelhelm IT and all the streams linked to this.

Outside of work she enjoys organising and planning events with her friends and thinking about her next holiday. She enjoys relaxing at the beach, camping, and working out at the gym. She also enjoys exploring new cuisines and is a qualified barista.

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) - Certificate In Management - Certificate in Barista & Hospitality

Anna is a Senior ER consultant with a degree in Human Resources Management and 15 years experience. She specializes in collective agreement negotiations and works alongside clients when companies prepare for or engage in collective bargaining with unions.

Alongside her industrial relations expertise, Anna is a wife, mother-of-two, dog and cat owner, Girl Guide leader, an advanced open water diver, Blues rugby team supporter and lover of food!

Bachelor of Human Resources Management (HRM)

Andrea is an employment law specialist with degrees in Law LLB and Commerce(BCA). her more than 20 year's experience as a legal specialist included roles in Human Resources and Industrial Relations. She gives clients advice in all areas of employment, including disciplinaries, personal grievances, settlement agreements, and representation at mediation and Authority hearings.

Outside the office Andrea enjoys being active with her family and friends, skiing, biking and camping.

Bachelor of Law (LLB) - Bachelor of Commerce and Administration(BCA) - Human Resource Management -Industrial relations and Marketing