Bernadette Kelly is the General Manager People, Safety and Engagement for Pāmu (Landcorp Farming). She has previously held a number of senior and executive roles focusing on people, capability, safety and workforce development with organisations including MercyAscot & Mercy Radiology, Air NZ, NZ Lotteries Commission, Westpac NZ and two District Health Boards.

Bernadette has sat on a number of advisory groups and boards including for The Breakthrough Company, ACC Large Employers Reference Group (DHB representative), and the Pay and Employment Equity Taskforce Health sub-group. Bernadette is also a member of the NZ Institute of Directors and is currently Chair of Te Rōpū hei tiaki Tangata, the Muka Tangata Board People and Safety sub-committee.