Tonkin + Taylor New Zealand appoints new Director of People and Culture

Tania Breen is an accomplished HR leader with extensive experience across professional services, banking, infrastructure, telco, and other complex, people-focused sectors. Over her career, she has shaped people, employee experience, and culture strategies that deliver strong business outcomes, with a proven ability to connect people priorities to organisational goals for lasting impact.

Known for her values-based leadership and ability to build trusted relationships, Tania brings deep expertise in delivering practical, people-centred solutions. She has a broad understanding of how to grow organisational capability, enable diverse businesses to realise their aspirations, and cultivate thriving People & Culture teams.

Reflecting on her appointment, Tania said:

“Tonkin + Taylor already has a strong, people-centred culture, and I’m excited to build on that foundation. I’m passionate about helping great teams go even further, creating the conditions where people feel valued, connected and inspired. So, together we will achieve great things for our people, clients and communities.”

Tonkin + Taylor is a leading environmental and engineering consultancy with a proud history of shaping sustainable solutions for clients and communities across New Zealand and internationally. With people at its heart, the company fosters a collaborative culture where expertise and innovation come together to deliver meaningful outcomes for clients and the environment.

Tribe Executive congratulates Tania on her appointment and wishes her every success in this new chapter. We are proud to have supported Tonkin + Taylor New Zealand in securing this important leadership role.

If you’re looking to expand your executive leadership team or, exploring your options, connect with Sandy Gibbs and the Tribe Executive team to see how they can support your growth.