Te ao Māori
Te ao Māori Specialists
Te ao Māori Specialists
Our understanding of te ao Māori enables us to communicate with familiarity and interact with authenticity to find talent who are right for your organisation. We stay true to our kaupapa as a Māori-led agency, maintaining our shared cultural integrity.
We have and make connections through whakapapa, our networks and the quality of our mahi/work. Our cultural competency and experience in the recruitment business allows us to effectively build respectful and trusted connections with Māori jobseekers.
Let us guide you on a journey through te ao Māori to recruit and support Māori talent, that is mana-enhancing for all parties.
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.
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.
Whakapā Mai | Contact Us
Looking to grow your team or find your next job? Get in touch with the team at Tau Mai.