Recruitment Entrepreneur New Zealand is at the forefront of empowering recruitment professionals to not only build businesses but to create lasting value within the industry. With a strategic focus on supporting individuals at every stage of their entrepreneurial journey, from inception to expansion and exit, they provide comprehensive guidance and resources tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities of the recruitment sector.
Our investment team are all ready to provide expert guidance and support with the country's most ambitious and talented recruitment professionals.
Together with our partner and market-leading recruitment business, Tribe, we help ambitious individuals to launch, scale, and develop a recruitment business with real value.
Chairman
Chairman
As Chairman, James takes an active role in the investment process, working closely with the Recruitment Entrepreneur team to support you and your company. His hands-on approach enables entrepreneurs to learn from his considerable experience in founding and scaling recruitment businesses.
Local Partner - Co-Founder & Tribal Chief @ Tribe
Local Partner - Co-Founder & Tribal Chief @ Tribe
A passionate entrepreneur hailing from the Manawatu, who founded two of New Zealand's most successful search and recruitment agency brands before Co-Founding Tribe. James has a reputation for building innovative recruitment and Search methodologies that exceed expectation. With connections and friendships amongst the most influential leaders in New Zealand, James has over 25 years' experience and brings his unrivalled network, commercial capability and creative thinking to the search work Tribe does with our partners.
Local Partner - Co-Founder & Tribal Chief @ Tribe
Local Partner - Co-Founder & Tribal Chief @ Tribe
A West-Coaster from Karamea, Jenny is an HR and Search Industry leader who brings specialist knowledge from Consumer, FMCG, Food Service, and Food Manufacturing and Processing Sectors. Jenny has helped found 3 successful talent sourcing and Search agencies, and been instrumental in the talent sourcing strategies for many of New Zealand's leading brands. Jenny is incredibly down to earth, and is a confidant to many New Zealand Executives when it comes to organisational structures, culture, and diversity. She brings a pragmatic, commercial common sense to the work we do, and her engaging style will allow us to present opportunities where strong value propositions exist, even when we have challenges to overcome (as we do from time to time) with the client employment brands we work with.
Local Partner - Chief @ Tribe
Local Partner - Chief @ Tribe
With 20 years recruitment experience in the NZ and UK market, Emma has built and led many recruitment teams. Most recently, as EGM People and Culture at the New Zealand Racing Board, Emma led the people and capability function looking after all things people, from HR Delivery, Capability and Talent, Remuneration and Performance (including Payroll) and Health and Safety. Emma’s extensive leadership network allows Tribe's partners to tap into an additional layer of capability.
Head of Marketing - Tribe
Head of Marketing - Tribe
Sandra, based in Auckland, New Zealand, is renowned for her knack for storytelling and brand building. With extensive experience in recruitment and brand management, she excels in creating authentic narratives that resonate with audiences. Sandra is passionate about driving brand engagement and crafting go-to-market strategies that support long-term marketing objectives.
Head of Technology - Tribe
Head of Technology - Tribe
Chelsi is a Technology Champion based in Auckland, New Zealand, brings nearly six years of experience in the recruitment industry. As the Head of Tribe Technology, Enablement & Experience at Tribe Recruitment, she leads digital transformation initiatives, prioritizes investments, and fosters internal capability through training and development.
Head of Finance - Tribe
Head of Finance - Tribe
Dedicated to accuracy, consistency, and timeliness, Jacqui ensures a reliable and secure financial platform for the Tribe family. Her passion for her work is evident in her commitment to providing top-notch financial support, making her an integral part of Tribe's success.
Learning & Development Manager
Learning & Development Manager
Sophie advanced from Recruitment Consultant to a pivotal L&D role, crafting eLearning solutions. At Reed Talent Solutions, she aligned learning with business goals, enhancing retention. As Head of L&D at Hamlyn Williams for EMEA & APAC, she established the L&D function and implemented a global strategy, significantly improving recruitment metrics.
Tribe, based in New Zealand, a strategic partner of Recruitment Entrepreneur New Zealand, redefines recruitment excellence through innovative solutions and advanced technology. Together, we offer comprehensive support and resources to empower recruitment professionals, enabling them to start, scale, and succeed in New Zealands's dynamic market. With Tribe's cutting-edge tools and our industry expertise, we're shaping the future of talent acquisition and driving unparalleled success for our partners.
21 May 2025
For recruitment businesses, ensuring the right talent is placed in the right roles is not just a service—it’s a critical value proposition. A single bad hire can cause financial losses, disrupt team dynamics, and tarnish a company’s reputation. As businesses increasingly recognise these hidden costs, recruitment businesses have an opportunity to position themselves as indispensable partners in building high-performing teams. Here’s an in-depth look at the consequences of poor hiring and why quality recruitment is essential.
21 May 2025
For recruitment businesses, ensuring the right talent is placed in the right roles is not just a service—it’s a critical value proposition. A single bad hire can cause financial losses, disrupt team dynamics, and tarnish a company’s reputation. As businesses increasingly recognise these hidden costs, recruitment businesses have an opportunity to position themselves as indispensable partners in building high-performing teams. Here’s an in-depth look at the consequences of poor hiring and why quality recruitment is essential.