Practical HR support for real-world workplace challenges.

Straightforward HR advice and practical
solutions to help you navigate people matters
with confidence.

Hi, I'm Claire Hogue.Practical HR support backed by experience, built on relationships.

Claire Hogue, founder and HR consultant at Hogue HR in Dunedin

Experience
Based in Dunedin, Hogue HR provides practical HR support to businesses throughout Otago and across New Zealand.With more than 10 years' experience across New Zealand, Australia and internationally, I've partnered with organisations of all sizes to navigate everything from everyday HR advice to complex workplace challenges.How I Work
I take the time to understand your business, your people and your goals, providing practical advice that's straightforward to implement and tailored to your organisation.

Practical advice

Advice tailored to your business.

Straightforward support

Clear, practical guidance

Trusted partnership

A trusted partner through every people cahllenge.

Good HR doesn't need to be complicated.
It just needs to work.Let's talk about how Hogue HR can support your business.

Practical HR support tailored to your business—from everyday workplace matters to organisational change.

Workplace Relations & Compliance

Practical guidance to help you manage workplace matters with confidence, fairness and lasting compliance.

  • Employment & Industrial Relations

  • Conflict Resolution

  • HR Compliance

  • Workplace Policies & Documentation

Organisational Strategy & Change

Practical people strategies to support your business through growth, change and future planning.

  • Change Management

  • People Strategy

  • Succession Planning

  • Organisational Design

People & Culture

Helping you create capable leaders, engaged teams and a positive workplace culture.

  • Leadership & Development

  • Performance Management

  • Employee Engagement & Retention

  • Employee Wellbeing & Support

Not sure where to start?

Every workplace is different. Let’s talk through your situation and find the right approach for your business.

Client Testimonials

Here's what it's like to work with Hogue HR.

Practical advice. Trusted relationships. Real outcomes.

I have had the pleasure of working with Claire over a number of years and have always found her to be professional, knowledgeable, and approachable. Her practical HR advice and guidance through complex situations has been invaluable.Claire brings a calm, balanced approach to employment relations and people management. Her support has helped us navigate difficult conversations, employment matters, and organisational challenges with confidence.Her responsiveness, integrity, and commitment to practical solutions set her apart. She takes the time to understand our organisation and provides advice that is both effective and pragmatic.I would highly recommend Claire and Hogue HR to any organisation seeking trusted, expert HR support. Her professionalism and guidance have been a valuable asset to our team.

Sean Kelly
General Manager
Leslie Groves Hospital & Rest Home

HR is one of those areas where you know you need to get it right, but you are always a little nervous about making the wrong call.Working with Claire made that process so much easier. She communicated really well, took the time to understand the situation, and worked through the different options in a practical way rather than just telling me what I had to do. It felt like we were looking for the best outcome for everyone involved, not just the easiest answer.What I appreciated most was knowing I had someone in my corner. I could talk things through at length, ask all the questions I needed to, understand the risks and options, and then make a decision with confidence.If you are looking for HR advice that is practical, supportive and backed by great communication, I would have no hesitation recommending Claire.

Jared Le Roy
Director
Embark Accounting

Ready to have the same experience?

Let's talk about how I can support your business.

Whether you need ongoing HR support or just want to talk through a workplace challenge, I'd love to hear from you.

Based in Dunedin, Hogue HR supports businesses throughout Otago and across New Zealand. Get in touch using the form below or contact me directly.
There's no obligation—just a conversation about your business, your people and how I might be able to help.If you're not sure where to start, that's okay. Get in touch and we can work through it together.

Contact Details
Hogue HR - Claire Hogue
[email protected]
027 661 7222

Thanks for reaching out.
I appreciate you taking the time to get in touch.I'll review your enquiry and be in contact as soon as possible.In the meantime, if you need to speak with someone sooner, you're welcome to call or email me directly.I look forward to speaking with you.Claire Hogue
Principal Consultant
Hogue HR