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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.

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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 story Learn more about our history and who we are. Investors Access the latest investor news from Robert Walters. Partnerships Partnerships with purpose. Learn more about the people and organisations we partner with. Equity, diversity & inclusion It starts from within. Learn how our workplace promotes inclusion, diversity and respect for all. Our candidate, client and partner stories Read more on how we champion the stories of our candidates, clients and partners. Media Enquiries Journalists and other members of the media can contact our press team with enquiries relating to Robert Walters or recruitment market trends. ESG & Corporate Responsibility Learn more about our ESG commitments and how we are helping people and the planet. The New Zealand Leadership Awards 2026 Nominate an outstanding leader and help recognise those shaping the future of Aotearoa.

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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.

See all jobs
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)
Services

New Zealand’s leading employers trust us to deliver talent solutions tailored to their exact requirements.

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Recruitment

Outsourcing

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Insights

Whether you’re seeking to hire talent or seeking a new career move for yourself, we have the latest facts, trends and inspiration you need.

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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.

Learn more

Work for us

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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Contact Us

Truly global and proudly local, we’ve been serving New Zealand for over 25 years with offices in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington.

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Our panel of expert judges

The New Zealand Leadership Awards 2026 are judged by a panel of experienced leaders from a range of industries. Each award category will have three judges who will carefully review nominations and help recognise outstanding leadership across Aotearoa.

 

2026 judging panel
 


Olivia Blaylock 

SME Leadership Award

CEO, The Icehouse
 


David Downs

SME Leadership Award

Chair, The Icehouse
CEO, New Zealand Story
 


Anna Mowbray

SME Leadership Award

Founder & CEO, ZEIL


 


Antonia Watson

Large Business Leadership Award

Chief Executive, ANZ New Zealand


 


Kirk Hope 

Large Business Leadership Award

Chief Executive Officer, Financial Services Council New Zealand
Former Chief Executive Officer, BusinessNZ
 


Chris Blenkiron

Large Business Leadership Award

Chief Executive, Vector Group


 


James Fuller 

Innovation Leadership Award

Co-Founder & CEO, Hnry

 


Greg Cross 

Innovation Leadership Award

Founder, Eighty20 AI
Partner, Cross Ventures

 


Bindi Norwell

Innovation Leadership Award

Group CEO, ProCare

 


Gavin Findlay 

Not-For-Profit Leadership Award

CEO,  New Zealand Food Network

 


Teresa Pollard

Not-For-Profit Leadership Award

Interim CEO, Delta Insurance
Board Trustee, Ronald McDonald Charities New Zealand
Director, Toitū Envirocare


 


Mark Johnston

Not-For-Profit Leadership Award

Chief Executive, Life Flight


 


Peter Hughes

Public Sector Leadership Award

Former Public Service Commissioner | Head of Service, Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission
 

 


Dr Mai Chen 

Public Sector Leadership Award

Barrister and President of NZ Asian LawyersFormer BNZ Board and Securities Commission member and Managing Partner Chen PalmerMost Influential Lawyer 2022-2023


Derek McCormack

Public Sector Leadership Award

Former Vice Chancellor, Auckland University of Technology

 


Lisa Davis

Māori Business Leadership Award

CEO, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei


 


Leesah Murray

Māori Business Leadership Award

Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Tūwharetoa
Chief Executive – Houkura Independent Māori Statutory Board


 


Dan Walker

Māori Leadership Award

Senior Partner Development Manager - Global Partner Solutions, Microsoft
Global Co-Chair of Indigenous, Microsoft

 


Dame Denise L'Estrange-Corbet

Entrepreneur/Startup Leadership Award

Co-founder & Designer,  WORLD
Patron & Art Ambassador, IHC New Zealand
Ambassador, Diabetes Auckland & Mental Health Foundation

 


Nigel Avery

Entrepreneur/Startup Leadership Award

Director, MortgageMe Hawke's Bay
Former Co-CEO, Booster Wine Group LP
Chef de Mission, Paris 2024 Olympic Games
Multi-Olympian

 


Rob Coneybeer

Entrepreneur/Startup Leadership Award

Managing Director & Co-Founder, Shasta Ventures


Anne Fitisemanu, MNZM

Community Leadership Award

CEO, Make-A-Wish Foundation NZ


 


Michael Hendriksen

Community Leadership Award

Chief Risk Officer, Kiwibank
Board Chair, Graeme Dingle Foundation

 


Gretchen La Roche

Community Leadership Award

Chief Executive Tumu Whakarae, Creative New Zealand


 


Pauline Winter QSO

Pasifika Leadership Award

CEO, Auckland Kindergarten Association
Former CEO, Ministry for Pacifc Peoples
Queen's Service Order (QSO),  for contributions to business and Pacific communities
 


Leo Foliaki

Pasifika Leadership Award

Former Senior Partner, PWC 
Co-Chair, TupuToa
Council Member, Auckland University of Technology
Board Member, New Zealand Opera

 


Sir Michael Jones KNZM

Pasifika Leadership Award

Former All Black
Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (KNZM), for services to the Pacific community and youth

 


Meng Foon 

ED&I Leadership Award

Former Mayor, Gisborne
Former Race Relations Commissioner


 


Jon Tamihere-Kemey 

ED&I Leadership Award

Executive Director, Touch Compass


 


Natalie Ferguson

ED&I Leadership Award

Co-Founder, Powrsuit


 


Ratu Mataira

Emerging Leader of the Year Award

Founder & CEO, OpenStar Technologies
2024 Emerging Leader of the Year


 

 

Adam Gordon

Emerging Leader of the Year Award

Global Head of Talent Development, Robert Walters


 


Neil Munro

Emerging Leader of the Year Award

Associate Director - Executive Search, Robert Walters