Find Your People: Jarrod Kerr on Why NZ Should Stay Optimistic

In this episode of Find Your People, we sit down with Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist at Kiwibank, to explore why optimism, resilience, and great people are essential to New Zealand’s future.

In this conversation, Jarrod shares how growing up in rural New Zealand influenced his path into economics, why he believes optimism is one of our greatest strengths, and how Kiwi businesses can continue to thrive through uncertain times. They also unpack the importance of surrounding yourself with people who challenge your thinking, building teams that genuinely love what they do, and why New Zealand’s future is brighter than many people believe.

For anyone leading a team, building a business, or wondering where New Zealand is headed, this is an optimistic conversation about resilience, opportunity, and backing our people.

A big thank you to Jarrod for taking the time to share his perspective.