Insights

Kernel Appoints Graeme Stewart as Chief Financial Officer
Tribe Executive is thrilled to share the appointment of Graeme Stewart as Chief Financial Officer of Kernel Wealth, supporting the company's next phase of growth, platform scaling, and financial leadership.

What the New Employment Relations Act Means for You (Whether You're Hiring or Job Hunting)
New Zealand's employment laws just had their biggest shake-up in nearly a decade. The Employment Relations Amendment Act 2026 came into force in February, and if you're an employer, a job seeker, or somewhere in between, there are things in here that directly affect you.
Find Your People: Michelle Dickinson on How AI Will Change Workplaces Forever

Diversity and Skills-First Hiring at the C-Suite: Why New Zealand Businesses Need a Reset
Event - EAs of Tomorrow: Owning the Inside Seat
Tribe brought together Executive Assistants and business support professionals for EAs of Tomorrow: Owning the Inside Seat, exploring how the role is evolving beyond traditional support into strategic partnership.
Find Your People: Jason Paris on Building High Performance Teams
First Table appoints former Uber and Deliveroo leader Alex Cappy as Chief Executive Officer
Tribe Executive is delighted to share the appointment of Alex Cappy as Chief Executive Officer of First Table, supporting the company’s next phase of international growth, platform expansion, and long-term value creation.
NZ Hiring Is Rebounding, But Not Evenly: What MBIE’s Latest Jobs Data Means for Employers in 2026
New Zealand job ads are rising again. Explore 5 key insights from MBIE’s latest Jobs Online report and what they mean for employers, recruitment and hiring in 2026.

The motherhood shift: Why NZ businesses risk losing their most experienced talent
Behind the flowers and breakfast in bed is a structural change happening in New Zealand’s labour market — and most organisations haven’t fully caught up. Mothers now make up a significant and growing share of the workforce, but the way work is designed hasn’t evolved at the same pace. The result? A widening gap between what employers offer and what a critical talent segment actually needs.

Governance After Three Waters The Decisions That Matter Now
Event - Talent Acquisition: Envisaging the Future of Talent
Tribe hosted an event: Envisaging the Future of Talent, bringing together talent acquisition and HR leaders to explore how organisations are responding to rapid shifts in skills, technology, and workforce expectations. As talent needs evolve, workforce strategy is becoming a central driver of organisational success.

Cautious Optimism: Opportunities and Challenges in NZ’s Tech Sector
Steve Cotton, Head of Tribe Tech, breaks down the current New Zealand tech talent market, highlighting where hiring is strong, which roles are in demand, and how AI is shaping opportunities.