● Our People
Independent legal expertise grounded in genuine human understanding.
Woven is engaged when the stakes are high and the situation is complex. That’s when our team’s unique depth of experience and expertise counts.
What sets us apart is our sole focus. Workplace investigations and reviews aren't one service among many. They are all we do.
We are trusted with this work by New Zealand’s public sector agencies, NZX-listed companies and global multinationals. Our team brings legal experience from leading firms in New Zealand and overseas, specialist investigation training and years of doing this work on the ground.
We are also skilled listeners and strategic thinkers. Every workplace process has a significant impact on the people involved, and we never lose sight of that.
● Leadership Team
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Director | LLB / BA (AWI-CH)sophie@wovenwork.co.nz
021 045 1887
Leading with professionalism and integrity, Sophie undertakes complex and sensitive independent workplace investigations and reviews that support organisations and their teams. Combining legal expertise with a human-centred approach, Sophie is committed to helping organisations navigate workplace issues efficiently and effectively.
Sophie is known as a respectful and personable collaborator who puts people at ease and fosters trust in even the most difficult circumstances.Prior to co-founding Woven in 2018, Sophie gained extensive legal experience working for various New Zealand law firms. She has completed the Association of Workplace Investigators Training Institute and is a Certificate Holder.
“Professional, personable, Sophie will get to the heart of the matter as quickly as possible, very capable and able to put people at ease, respectful and empathetic. Given the nature of the investigations, hostile witnesses and some very emotional and fragile people, she has navigated and managed the processes really well.” – Head of People & Culture, MediaWorks
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Director | LLB / BAsally@wovenwork.co.nz
021 813 966
Sally brings a wealth of experience in conducting independent workplace investigations and reviews.Sally is committed to helping organisations be the best they can be. Her legal expertise equips her to handle complex workplace issues with care and precision.
Her litigation experience, combined with strong interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills, makes her a highly effective investigator and reviewer. She balances efficiency while also ensuring the process is thorough, fair and people-focused.
Before co-founding Woven, Sally worked at leading law firms in New Zealand and the United Kingdom, as well as serving as an in-house solicitor.
“Our team have all found [Sally] to be incredibly considerate, empathetic and professional. Fair to say it's been tough on a few people, but Sally's approach has really made a difference” – ER Partner, Fletcher Building
● Our People
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Investigator | BA / LLB (Hons)kia@wovenwork.co.nz
021 446 722
Kia is highly experienced in conducting investigations and reviews. She is known for her thorough and considered approach. Kia has worked on complex and wide-ranging investigations across Aotearoa, including issues of bullying, sexual misconduct, policy breaches, privacy and conflicts of interest.As a qualified lawyer with a deep understanding of workplace dynamics, Kia is skilled at handling sensitive matters with both professionalism and empathy. Kia has diverse cross-cultural experience that helps her understand and collaborate effectively with people from various backgrounds.
Kia studied law and criminology at the University of Auckland, graduating with honours. She received the Senior Scholar Award and the Faculty of Law Dean’s Academic Excellence Award. Her dissertations focused on medico-legal issues.
Kia is a member of the AWI and has completed the AWI Seminar Series on Investigations.
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Investigator | LLB / BAemmalee@wovenwork.co.nz
027 374 4103
Emmalee has significant experience in workplace investigations and reviews. Her approach is both detailed and empathetic, ensuring that each process is handled with care, precision, and a deep understanding of the nuances at play.Emmalee’s background as an attorney in New York, combined with her experience across legal and corporate environments in New Zealand and Canada, gives her a well-rounded perspective on workplace dynamics. She offers valuable insight into different workplace cultures and the complexities of professional relationships.
● Our Services
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At Woven, we specialise in conducting independent, impartial and efficient workplace investigations. We appreciate that the investigation’s integrity depends on the quality of the information we gather and our adherence to a fair process. We are adept at communicating the process, gaining trust and interviewing participants to obtain relevant information. We present our findings to you in a clear and succinct manner. We get you the information you need to take the next steps.
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Our independent workplace reviews can help you identify and address any issues within a team or workplace early on. When something doesn’t seem right – where there is increased turnover, low employee survey results, high sick leave or informal concerns being raised - we take a deep dive. Our review process identifies what is working well, what is not and what can be done better. We build a rapport with your people to ensure they feel comfortable to share issues that are impacting them at work. We recommend practical steps to address any issues identified . These recommendations enable you to make real improvements to ensure your people are working positively and collaboratively within a safe and supportive working environment.
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Woven provides tailored investigation training to internal teams. We share the insights we have gained through hundreds of investigation processes. We outline:
investigation best practice,
how to navigate the potential pitfalls that can inevitably arise; and
how to assess evidence and make robust findings.