People, Culture & Capability

Permanent and Contract HR recruitment, with teams in Auckland and Wellington

Your People, Culture & Capability Recruitment Partner

We are national HR, people and culture specialists and recruit the full sphere of people, culture, capability and HR roles, including workplace health and safety. In Auckland, Sandy Gibbs leads our market presence, with over 22 years recruitment and search experience in New Zealand and Australia. With Sandy's own experience in general management, you get a highly pragmatic, value add and consultative approach.

In Wellington, our HR presence is led by Louise Pierce, with exceptional search skills and extensive local Wellington regional networks, she has the knowledge and experience to drive organisational growth, and change, and to handle a wide range of recruitment needs, across all HR and H&S roles to executive search. Louise is well known as a trusted business partner and is dedicated to find the best talent for her clients.

At Tribe, we build genuine partnerships and share our knowledge and insights to benefit your organisation. We leverage our extensive networks and connect like-minded people to enable them to thrive. With the backing of our Research capability, and the latest digital marketing tools and technology, our breadth goes far beyond simply filling roles.

We provide temp, contract and permanent people and culture recruitment and executive search across all levels, industries and capability sets - from workplace health & safety to learning & development, organisational design, HR business partnering and executive HR roles.

We would love to hear your story and help your tribe thrive.

What we Recruit

A snapshot of the types of roles we recruit

"Sandy is one of the best! Whilst highly recommending Tribe and Sandy to colleagues and professional contacts, Tribe will also be the first I turn to with recruitment needs. I can unequivocally tell you; Tribe are head and shoulders above the rest."

Andrew McKechnie, Senior People & Culture Business Partner
RHCNZ

"A true partner, Sandy listened deeply to understand my vision and long-term goals, ensuring we found people with the right experience and hearts to bring it to fruition. I love Sandy’s energy, together, we’ve secured a winning team for Arvida."

Anna Lyne, General Manager People
Arvida

"It’s always a pleasure to work with Louise. She has the contacts and knowledge to provide top notch candidates and can advise on their appropriate appointments and rates. As always Louise is a professional and joy to work with."

Manager People Practice
Poutaki Tikanga Kaimahi

"Erin made this experience seamless and I felt so supported along the journey. It was a real pleasure engaging with Erin and she made sure to arrange things so all parties are happy. A great outcome!"

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Meet the Team

Sandy brings 25+ years of Recruitment experience, and can lean into most disciplines, however her passion for people and capability has resulted in her leading Tribe's HR consulting team, and spearheading executive search across HR and P&C.

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.

With a Master of Laws Degree and 15 years of recruitment experience across NZ & the US, Michaela has held roles as Sr P&C Advisor, Head of Talent Acquisition and Business Manager. She is passionate about building strong partnerships and delivering top-tier talent solutions with a service-first mindset.

Kyra is an HR professional with a BCom from the University of Canterbury and experience across the full recruitment cycle. She's passionate about helping people grow, building genuine connections, and always learning. Kyra loves connecting the right people with the right opportunities.

Erin is a People & Culture professional from Wellington with global experience in HR and talent roles. Erin has led DEI, AI team builds, and change initiatives—boosting women tech hires by 40% at 99designs. Now back in agency recruitment, she's excited to connect across NZ.

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Latest Jobs

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People, Culture & CapabilityFixed TermWellington

Senior OD & Capability Advisor

About the opportunity: Our client is looking for a Senior OD & Capability Advisor to join their fabulous team on a 12-month fixed term / secondment basis. This is an exciting projects-focused role where you’ll have the opportunity to design and deliver initiatives that lift organisational capability and enable change. Some of the key projects on the work agenda are: Implementation of a new capability framework Support the implementation of a potential new remuneration policy/framework Culture work and potentially some Inclusion Strategy initiatives. It’s a busy role, with lots of opportunity to add value, so we need someone who enjoys achieving outcomes, whilst bringing people on the journey. You’ll be comfortable moving between discovery, design, delivery and embedding—bringing structure, momentum, and strong stakeholder management to multiple initiatives running in parallel. What we’re looking for Proven experience in OD, capability, learning and/or organisational change (at senior advisor level) Strong track record delivering project-based work in complex environments Confident stakeholder engagement skills—able to influence, facilitate and coach A practical, delivery-oriented approach with strong written and verbal communication Next Steps? To keep things simple, we ask that all applications are submitted through this advert. We’ll review applications as they come in and be in touch. For any questions give Louise Pierce a call on 027 367 2882 and quote Job ID: 18540 for a confidential chat. To apply for this vacancy, you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa. At the appropriate stage we will request your references, we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying. Tribe is a group of specialist teams, each of who truly understand their world, and together they partner to understand yours. Whether you’re looking for your next opportunity or recruiting, we’re all about bringing people together for a shared purpose. Find your people.

People, Culture & CapabilityPermanentWellington Region

People & Culture Manager

About the opportunity: We are partnering with a highly successful commercial business who are seeking an experienced People & Culture Manager to take ownership of their small P&C function and help the organisation to continue to create an environment to support ongoing growth. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll partner closely with the leadership team, coach managers, embed best-practice frameworks, and uplift capability across the business. About the role: You will provide strategic and operational P&C support across the organisation, with a strong focus on building consistency and scalable people practices. Key responsibilities include: Partnering with senior leaders on all people-related strategy and decision-making Coaching managers and team leaders through performance management, employee relations and disciplinary processes Reviewing and improving recruitment, onboarding, induction and training practices Reviewing policies and procedures to ensure they are current, always fit-for-purpose, and legally compliant Supporting payroll oversight and ensuring appropriate cover/continuity Driving values, culture and engagement through clear communication and practical initiatives Supporting health & safety administration and documentation to help maintain compliant practices About you: To be successful, you’ll be a confident, approachable P&C professional who can work at both strategic and practical levels. You will build trust quickly, bringing structure, and always focus on improving how things are done. Next Steps? To keep things simple, we ask that all applications are submitted through this advert. We’ll review applications as they come in and be in touch. For any questions give Louise Pierce a call on 027 367 2882 and quote Job ID: 18422 for a confidential chat. To apply for this vacancy, you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa. At the appropriate stage we will request your references, we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying. Tribe is a group of specialist teams, each of who truly understand their world, and together they partner to understand yours. Whether you’re looking for your next opportunity or recruiting, we’re all about bringing people together for a shared purpose. Find your people.

People, Culture & CapabilityPermanentAuckland

Senior ER Advisor

About the Opportunity It’s our pleasure to once again be partnering with MyHR, this time searching for a Senior ER Advisor. For over a decade, MyHR has supported a wide range of organisations with their ER needs, building a trusted brand across the market. As a Senior ER Advisor, you'll be joining a team that takes its work seriously, but not itself too seriously. In this role, you'll play a key part in helping customers navigate employment relations matters with confidence, while delivering exceptional service and support. Key responsibilities will include; Remote support with complex ER cases such as misconduct, performance management, termination processes, personal grievances and restructures. Complete all relevant documentation with high level of attention to detail. Coach ER Advisors and ER Associates. What You’ll Bring To succeed in this role, you’ll bring a level of maturity that will ensure an empathetic and humanistic experience. Your confidence will shine through your communication style, whilst also maintaining the ethos of “making it easy” when providing support and advice. Desired experience includes: A minimum of 5 years’ experience managing complex ER cases. Strong knowledge of NZ employment legislation and practical application. Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced environment where you can effectively prioritize and manage competing demands. What’s on Offer Apart from the opportunity to support a wide variety of organisations, you’ll have the following benefits; Hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Breakfast, fresh fruit, and snacks provided in the office. Free onsite parking available. The opportunity to be part of a growing business where your contribution has a direct impact. A supportive team culture that values collaboration, development, and continuous learning. Next Steps? To keep things simple, we ask that all applications are submitted through this advert. We’ll review applications as they come in and be in touch. For any specific questions give Michaela Brchlova a call on +64 27 305 9031 and quote Job ID: 18411 for a confidential chat. To apply for this vacancy, you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa. At the appropriate stage we will request your references, we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying. Tribe is a group of specialist teams, each of who truly understand their world, and together they partner to understand yours. Whether you’re looking for your next opportunity or recruiting, we’re all about bringing people together for a shared purpose. Find your people.

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People, Culture & Capability

Your People, Culture & Capability Recruitment Partner

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Meet the Team

Sandy Gibbs

Louise Pierce

Michaela Brchlova

Kyra Dominguez

Erin Howard