Toni Jacka

Toni Jacka is General Manager and a Consultant at Positive People, bringing more than 20 years of senior HR experience, including 14 years with Positive People.

A senior HR and business leader, Toni specialises in aligning people strategy with business objectives to improve performance, strengthen workplace culture and lead organisations through change. She holds a Graduate Diploma in Strategic HR Management and is experienced in organisational design, leadership development, performance improvement and building organisational capability across a diverse range of New Zealand businesses.

Toni is passionate about helping organisations get the best from their people by ensuring their people strategies support wider business goals. She works closely with business owners and leadership teams to turn strategic priorities into practical initiatives that build accountability, develop leaders and create high-performing workplaces.

As General Manager, Toni oversees the operational management of Positive People, supporting the consulting team to deliver practical, commercially focused HR solutions and build strong, lasting client partnerships.

Known for her pragmatic, collaborative approach, Toni combines strategic thinking with a strong understanding of the day-to-day realities of running a business. She believes effective HR is about more than managing people processes; it’s about creating the conditions for both people and businesses to succeed.