After working at McLean McKenzie & Topfer for nearly six years as a Legal Assistant, Lisa-Jayne had a short stint in local government before returning to the firm as Practice Manager in April 2009.

Lisa-Jayne attended Marist Regional College and she has lived on the north-west coast all of her life. She grew up in Wynyard, where her and her partner have recently purchased their first home.

In her spare time, Lisa-Jayne enjoys painting and helping out with renovations around the house, reading and going for long walks with her partner and their Labrador.