
Tribe Recruitment Group - Wellington

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Meet the Team


Russell Spratt
Te Kaitūhura, Tau Mai | Co-Founder, Tau Mai
russell@tribegroup.com
+64 29 446 3770
From Te Ātiawa, Ngāti Toa, Ngāti Raukawa, Russell is the GM Wellington at Tribe and co-founder of Tau Mai. With 25+ years in recruitment, he has led senior appointments across many sectors, specialising in Māori-focused roles and governance, with a passion for culturally grounded leadership and equity.


James Brooke
Co-Founder
james@tribegroup.com
+64 275 959 979
As an entrepreneur at heart, James has a strong focus on how organisations attract and retain the best talent. We've shaped NZ’s most progressive, people-first recruitment and Search brand by surrounding ourselves with outstanding people, being bold with tech, and striving to do a better job than anyone else.


Jenny Jones
Co-Founder
james@tribegroup.com
+64 275 959 979
Jenny is Co-Founder of Tribe Recruitment Group, bringing 25+ years of experience in FMCG, commercial leadership, and Executive Search. She’s known for her people-first, strategic approach, delivering bold, high-impact recruitment solutions with heart and expertise.


Peter Campbell
Head of Accounting & Finance - Wellington
peter@tribegroup.com
+64 27 201 3755
Peter Campbell is a trusted Accounting & Finance recruiter in Wellington with years of proven success. He connects top talent with the right roles, including at executive level, and is known for his integrity, market insight, and commitment to helping people and organisations thrive.


Louise Pierce
Head of People, Culture Capability - Wellington
louise@tribegroup.com
+64 27 367 2882
With 15+ years’ expertise in HR and H&S recruitment, Louise sources top talent—including passive candidates—across all levels up to executive search. Trusted across her networks, she delivers strategic, high-impact hiring solutions.


Orissa Plimmer
Kaitohutohu Whakawhiwhi Kaimahi | Recruitment Consultant
orissa@taumai.co.nz
+64 272 851 461
Ngāi Te Rangi | Orissa brings 10 years of recruitment experience across Aotearoa, working with government, iwi, and private sectors. Known for exceptional research skills, deep networks, and strong relationships, she delivers seamless, end-to-end recruitment solutions.


Manakore Rickus-Graham King
Kairangahau Tahoko | Market Researcher
manakore@taumai.co.nz
+64 272 889 031
He uri ahau nō Waitaha, Hotu Māmoe, Rapuwai, Kāi Tahu, Ngāti Tama ki Te Waipounamu, Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Te Ātiawa, me Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga | Manakore is a Māori data advocate and recruitment specialist who brings a unique blend of cultural depth and technical insight to her mahi at Tribe & Tau Mai. Fluent in Te Reo Rangatira and grounded in Te Aho Matua, she is passionate about creating pathways for Māori to thrive in the modern workforce.