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Expertise

Our specialist consultants are experts across a range of disciplines, connecting you with the right talent for your permanent, temporary, contract, or interim jobs. Share your requirements and our experts will get in touch.

Submit a vacancy

Exclusive Recruitment Partners

Explore the opportunities from a range of organisations that exclusively partner with Robert Walters for their hiring needs.

Learn more
Candidates

Our industry specialists will listen to your aspirations and share your story with New Zealand’s most prestigious organisations. Together, let’s write the next chapter of your career.

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Career Advice How to write a successful CV
Career Advice How to decide between two job offers
Career Advice Leading teams through change: 7 mistakes new leaders make (and how to avoid them)
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Hiring Advice How to interview well and hire the best people
Hiring Advice How technology is redefining the finance function
Hiring Advice AI in Action: E7 Richard Brown - Blockchain, technology, and the future of work
About Robert Walters New Zealand

Kia ora. For us, recruitment is more than just a job. We understand that behind every opportunity is the chance to make a difference to people’s lives.

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2025 Finalists

Congratulations to the inspiring leaders recognised for their impact across Aotearoa. Winners in each category will be announced at the Awards Gala on September 4.

Taxi SME Business Leadership Award

 

 

Catherine Jones
Creative HQ
CEO

 

Dmitrey Carruthers
Gisborne Engineering
Managing Director

 

Wyndi Tagi
WE Mana
CEO & Co-Founder

 

 

SkyCity ED&I Leadership Award

 

 

Jon Tamihere-Kemeys
Touch Compass
Executive Director

 

Phillipa Gimmillaro
Hind Management
Chief People Officer

 

Sarah Page
Kindness Collective
Founder & CEO

 

 

NZ Super Fund Māori Business Leadership Award

 

 

Carl Olsen
Sharesies
General Manager Operations

 

Dan Te Whenua Walker
Microsoft
Global Indigenous Manager

 

Adrian Smith
BlinkPay
CEO

 

 

Meredith Connell Public Sector Leadership Award

 

 

Justine White
Tataki Auckland Unlimited
COO

 
Fiona McTavish
Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council
CEO
 

Sue Bidrose
AgResearch Limited
CEO

 

 

Tuputoa Pasifika Leadership Award

 

 

Don Mann
Pacific Media Network
CEO

 

Dagmar Vaikalafi Dyck
Auckland University Technology (AUT)
Assistant Pro Vice Chancellor Pacific

 

Maseina Koneferenisi
Masterton District Council
General Manager Assets and Infrastructure

 

 

Anthony Harper Community Leadership Award

 

 

Richard Adams
Taskforce Kiwi
Founder & National Director

 

Gavin Findlay
New Zealand Food Network
CEO

 

Dr Alexander Stevens II
StandingTallNZ.org / AUT 
CEO / Senior Māori Lecturer

 

 

Entelar Group Large Business Leadership Award

 

 

Chris Blenkiron
Rio Tinto
CEO NZAS

 

Nick Sautner
Eden Park Trust
CEO

 

Tim Covic
FIRST Security
CEO

 

 

Steinlager Entrepreneur/Start-Up Leadership Award

 

 

Luke Campbell
VXT
Founder & CEO

 

Renee Stuart
MOXX Brands
Co-CEO & Founder

 

Patrick Moynahan
Echo Tech
CEO

 

 

Fonterra Sustainability Leadership Award

 

 

Elizabeth (Biz) Bell 
Wildlife Management International Ltd (WMIL)
Managing Director

 

Patrick Moynahan
Echo Tech 
CEO

 

James Willcocks
Predator Free Wellington
Project Director 

 

 

Hnry Innovation Leadership Award

 

 

Luke Campbell
VXT
Founder & CEO

 

Bindi Norwell 
ProCare
Group CEO

 

Ashish Shivhare
One NZ
Tribe Lead & Engineering Manager, IT Platforms

 

 

Blackpearl Emerging Leader of the Year

 

 

Arihia Hoani-Waaka 
Iarau
Founder & Director 

 

Dmitrey Carruthers
Gisborne Engineering
Managing Director

 

Dr Mitchell Anderson
Urban Intelligence
CEO

 

Renee Stuart
MOXX Brands
Co-CEO & Founder 

 

 

Congratulations to our finalists

A huge congratulations to all of this year’s finalists. We’re excited to celebrate with you at the Awards Gala, a special night recognising the people shaping the future of business and beyond.

 

New Zealand Leadership Awards