Make HR your
competitive advantage.

Hey there! I'm Lauren Buchan. Christchurch-based HR consultant focussed on practical, hands-on support for small to medium businesses.

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HR support that's human, compliant, and easy to run.

Christchurch-based
HR consultant

SME-focused support

8+ years HR
experience

HR best practice

HR support for small to medium businesses

LB Consulting provides practical, hands-on HR support for Christchurch businesses that don't have a dedicated HR department.

I work alongside business owners and managers to take care of HR administration, compliance, and people management — so you can run your business with confidence.

From employment agreements and onboarding through to performance management, policies, change management and more — I make HR simple, human, and easy to navigate.

Personal support. Practical advice. Done properly.

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How I can help you

I take the hassle out of HR paperwork and ongoing compliance, reducing risk and saving you time.

Employment agreement review and updates

Employee handbooks and policy development

HR audits and compliance checks

HR templates, letters, and documentation

I help you attract, retain, and manage the right people with confidence.

Job descriptions and recruitment coordination

Interview frameworks and selection guidance

Onboarding processes and induction tools

Performance management support

Disciplinary and capability process guidance

I help streamline your people processes so they're clear, consistent, and easy to maintain.

HR process reviews and improvements

Performance and employee development frameworks

Culture and engagement check-ins / pulse checks

Change management

Manager tools, templates, and training

Guidance on HR systems and AI-enabled tools

Testimonials

Lauren has a very professional but approachable communication style. The team jumped on her presence in the office and she was able to help with areas of concern and potential conflict within the workstream. I have complete confidence in Laurens' trustworthiness and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Sue McKean Owner Tiki Wines www.tikiwine.com
Lauren originally worked with us on eight-week project tidying things up but quickly grew into ongoing work. She help sort our systems and processes that hadn’t been reviewed in some time. As a small business, we needed practical guidance on HR best practice, and she made everything feel clear and manageable.

Nick Rennie Managing Director Inside Out Design www.iodesign.co.nz
Lauren made the HR side of my business feel easy from day one. She helped me with all the initial HR admin and has been the person I call whenever I need support or clarity. She’s reliable, knowledgeable, and incredibly easy to work with.

Chris Tomlinson Owner Instantly NZ www.instantly.co.nz

Frequently Asked
Questions

If you have any further questions, feel free to get in touch.

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Yes, LB Consulting specialises in supporting small to medium businesses across Christchurch and wider New Zealand. Whether you have 2 or 100 employees, we can help.

Both. Engagements are flexible and tailored to your needs.

Absolutely. I review, and update HR documentation to ensure it’s compliant, practical, and fit for purpose.

Yes — from role scoping and job descriptions through to interview support and onboarding.

Support is offered hourly or project-based. Pricing is confirmed upfront.

You work directly with me. No layers, no generic advice — just practical HR support tailored to your business.