Jo Cribb

Jo Cribb has been exploring the future of work and the role of AI in it. For nearly a decade she has had one of those modern portfolio careers focusing on international and NZ-based consulting work in leadership, governance and gender issues, as well as several board roles, facilitating strategy and media commentary.

Previously Jo had a traditional career in the public service with roles including the Chief Executive of the Ministry for Women, and Deputy Children’s Commissioner.

She has co-authored two books. The first, Don’t Worry About the Robots: How to Survive and Thrive in the New World of Work (2018, 2024) tackles the issue of how to stay relevant in the face on increasing technology change, namely AI.

The second, Take Your Space: Successful Women Share their Secrets (2020), aimed to make accessible the hard fought lessons of 14 global women leaders.

Finally, and maybe the most interesting bit, she owns a small vineyard in Martinborough and regularly writes about wine for Life & Leisure, The Post, and Your Home and Garden. She’s partial to a good North Canterbury dry Riesling and can also make her own gin.

Find Jo’s books at UBS – University Bookshop Canterbury.