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Public Trust Appoints Janice Smith As Chief People Officer

PRIVATEAug 03, 20266 days ago

Position

Chief People Officer

Company

Public Trust

Janice Smith
AucklandReal Estate

Description

Janice Smith has been permanently appointed as Chief People Officer at Public Trust after serving in an acting role since November 2025. She will lead the organisation’s people strategy to enhance employee experience and foster an inclusive workplace.

Company Information

Company

Public Trust

Location

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

About

Public Trust is an autonomous Crown entity and New Zealand’s largest provider of estate planning and estate management services. Established in 1873 as the world’s first public trustee organisation, it has helped more than 2.3 million New Zealanders protect their legacies. Beyond estate services, Public Trust also administers more than 420 charitable trusts in New Zealand.

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