Vivien Maurice has been appointed as director of human resources at Minter Ellison Rudd Watts.

Maurice has been the HR manager at the firm since 2007. Prior to joining the firm, she worked in various human resources and management roles including as HR director at another major New Zealand law firm.

Minters managing partner, Mark Weenink, said in a statement: "The choice of a new director is always a pivotal decision for a business...Vivien's knowledge and experience in the firm, its people and goals are a real asset..."