About Next Era Safety
Transforming the HSW mindset in New Zealand through contemporary, proactive, and collaborative approaches.
Our Story
Next Era Safety (ProductiveSafety Ltd) was founded on a simple yet powerful belief: traditional health and safety approaches are no longer sufficient for today's complex, dynamic work environments.
The company was co-founded by three passionate HSW professionals — Diane Ah-Chan, Jo Zoricich, and Jasmine Booth — who shared a vision to transform safety culture in New Zealand. Together, they built the foundations of Next Era Safety's contemporary, proactive approach to health and safety.
Today, Diane continues to lead Next Era Safety, bringing deep expertise in industrial and organizational psychology to drive the company's mission forward. Our approach remains rooted in the original founding vision: to challenge conventional thinking and create enablement cultures that use systems thinking, participatory approaches, and contemporary methodologies.
We saw organizations stuck in compliance-focused, reactive safety cultures that failed to recognize the positive impact work can have on people's lives. We knew there was a better way. Our mission is to transform the HSW mindset in New Zealand by supporting organizations in creating environments where BetterWork is the foundation of performance.
As one of our guiding quotes reminds us: "Without changing our patterns of thought, we will not be able to solve the problems we created with our current patterns of thought." - Einstein
Meet Our Director
Leading Next Era Safety with expertise, passion, and a commitment to transforming HSW in New Zealand.
Diane Ah-Chan
Operations & Product Functions Lead
With a Master's in Industrial and Organizational Psychology (Hons), Diane brings deep expertise in HSW, HR, and risk management.
As a safety transformation specialist, she focuses on corporate governance, strategy, and enabling productive safety through systems thinking and participatory approaches.
Diane's work centers on transforming traditional safety cultures into enabling environments where BetterWork is the foundation of organizational performance.
Our Values
The principles that guide our approach to transforming safety culture.
Holistic Approach
We take a 360-degree perspective on health, safety, and wellbeing, recognizing the interconnected nature of work and life.
Systems Thinking
We apply systems thinking to understand how parts of an organization interact, moving beyond siloed solutions.
Enablement Culture
We believe in enabling people and organizations to do their best work, not just preventing harm.
Our Philosophy
"Normality is a paved road; it's comfortable to walk on, but no flowers grow on it."
- Vincent Van Gogh
This quote embodies our commitment to breaking from conventional H&S approaches. We embrace creativity, challenge norms, and cultivate environments where safety and performance flourish together.
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