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About Robert Walters New Zealand

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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 AI Skills in Demand for Contractors in 2026
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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 15 Recruitment Strategies to Strengthen Your Hiring in 2026
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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Our people are the difference. Hear stories from our people to learn more about a career at Robert Walters New Zealand

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2026 Finalists

Congratulations to the exceptional leaders recognised for their contribution to communities, organisations and industries across Aotearoa. We look forward to celebrating all finalists, with winners announced at the Awards Gala on 10 September.

Taxi SME Business Leadership Award

 

 

Dr Kirsten Davis
Co-Founder & CEO
The Psychology Group

 

Lincoln Watson
CEO
BraveGen

 

Kathleen Webber
Co-Founder & CEO
LiveRem

 

 

NZ Super Fund Māori Leadership Award

 

 
Huia O'Sullivan
Executive Director
Ngā Rangatahi Toa
 

Ruahine (Roni) Albert
CEO
Waikato Women's Refuge - Te Whakaruruhau

 

Te Kapunga Dewes
CEO
Whenua Oho and Interpine Innovation

 

 

SkyCity ED&I Leadership Award

 

 

Dame Theresa Gattung
Co-Founder
The Gender Investment Gap NZ

 

Dr. Laura Haughey
Artistic Director, Associate Professor
Equal Voices Arts, University of Waikato

 

Brad Poulter
Programme Lead, Operation RESPECT
New Zealand Defence Force

 

Nadine ToeToe
Director
Kohutapu Lodge & Tribal Tours Ltd

 

 

 

City Cleaning Public Sector Leadership Award

 

 

Cheryl de la Rey
Vice-Chancellor
University of Canterbury

 

John O'Hagan
CEO
Crown Infrastructure Delivery Ltd

 

Tania Tapsell
Mayor of Rotorua
Rotorua Lakes Council

 

 

TupuToa Pasifika Leadership Award

 

 

Sharlene George
CEO
Sweetshop Entertainment

Eteroa Lafaele & Julia Pahina
Co-Founders, Head of AI and Culture & CEO
Fibre Fale Limited

 
Fainu'ulelei Aifa'i Esera
BOP Pacific Business Navigator
Pacific Growth Services

 

 

Anthony Harper Community Leadership Award

 

 
Tanya Nock
Creative Director
Cultural Conversations
 
Paul Evans
CEO
Localised
 

Katrina Pōtiki Bryant
Project Development Manager
Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Taurite Tū Ltd

 

 

Entelar Group Large Business Leadership Award

 

 

Carrie Hurihanganui
CEO
Auckland Airport

 
Gareth Edgecombe
CEO
T&G Global Limited
 
Rob Buchanan
CEO
Channel Infrastructure 

 

 

Steinlager Entrepreneur/Start-Up Leadership Award

 

 
Tane van der Boon
Founder & CEO
Inviol
 

Trent Fulcher
Strategic Advisor
Starboard Maritime Intelligence

 
Patrick Moynahan
CEO
Echo Tech Ltd

 

 

Trust Management Not-For-Profit Leadership Award

 

 
Tenby Powell
Founder & Chairman
Kiwi K.A.R.E (Kiwi Aid & Refugee Evacuation)
 
Joshua Hickford
CEO
Taranaki Foundation
 
Andrew Young
CEO (Auckland/Northland)
Cancer Society of New Zealand
 
James McCulloch
CEO
Manaaki Tāngata - Victim Support Aotearoa
 

 

 

Hnry Innovation Leadership Award

 

 
Dr Chris Allington
CEO
Holmes Solutions LP
 
Mike Casey
CEO
Rewiring Aotearoa
 
Ashwin Jaiswal
AI Transformation Leader
Spark New Zealand

 

 

Blackpearl Emerging Leader of the Year

 

 

Anmol Chawla
Clinical Director, The Psychology Group
Board Member & Trustee, Voices of Hope

 

 

Caitlin Hughes
Operations Manager, Wellness Support Team, Tamaki Health

 

Renee Smith-Apanui
Pou Tāhū Managing Director, ŌRUA
Director Capability Development Oversight, Department of Conservation
Board Associate, Te Arataura Waikato-Tainui
Board Member, Toi Tangata

 

 

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