Our People


Cameron King
Head Sales, Marketing & Digital
cameron@tribegroup.com
+64 22 073 1320
Cameron leads Executive Search across Sales, Marketing & Digital, helping NZ businesses find transformational leaders. With 15+ years' experience in NZ & the UK, Cameron is a specialist's in senior hires, culture-fit, and strategic growth roles—driven by a consultative, values-first approach.


Cathi Thomson
Head of Business & Admin Support
cathi@tribegroup.com
+64 22 071 5840
Cathi is a proven recruitment leader with 20+ years’ experience across NZ and Scotland. She leads Tribe’s Business & Accounting Support team and is known for her collaborative style, energy, and ability to connect great people with the right roles—fast, thoughtfully, and with impact.


Chelsi Clifton
Head of Technology, Enablement & Experience
chelsi@tribegroup.com
+64 21 996 927
Chelsi leads Tribe’s digital transformation, using AI, data, and automation to drive smarter recruitment. With 20+ years' experience, she builds future-ready teams and strategies that elevate performance, capability, and experience.


Daniel Percival
Head of Supply Chain, Procurement & Operations
daniel@tribegroup.com
+64 27 403 0801
With 16 years in Supply Chain, Operations & Procurement recruitment and a background in UK leadership roles, Daniel brings deep sector knowledge, a strong network, and a clear, thorough approach. At Tribe, he leads the desk, delivering trusted, professional results for clients.


David Ziebart
Executive Search
davidz@tribegroup.com
+64 27 206 3801
David Ziebart (LLB) is a seasoned executive search expert with 15+ years' global experience. He specialises in Board and Executive appointments, delivering high-impact leadership hires across sectors. Each engagement is underpinned by discretion, deep consultation, and a strong commitment to organisational purpose.


Jacqui McKenzie
Chief Beanie
jacqui@tribegroup.com
+64 21 409 353
As Chief Beanie at Tribe, Jacqs brings over 10 years of sharp financial leadership. Known for her love of numbers, drive, and team spirit, she’s a key force in Tribe’s growth—combining strategy, precision, and a passion for high performance.


James Brooke
Co-Founder
james@tribegroup.com
+64 275 959 979
As an entrepreneur at heart, James has a strong focus on how organisations attract and retain the best talent. We've shaped NZ’s most progressive, people-first recruitment and Search brand by surrounding ourselves with outstanding people, being bold with tech, and striving to do a better job than anyone else.


Jenny Jones
Co-Founder
james@tribegroup.com
+64 275 959 979
Jenny is Co-Founder of Tribe Recruitment Group, bringing 25+ years of experience in FMCG, commercial leadership, and Executive Search. She’s known for her people-first, strategic approach, delivering bold, high-impact recruitment solutions with heart and expertise.


Laura Anderson
Marketing Manager
laura@tribegroup.com
+64 21 622 777
Laura is a passionate marketer who blends strategic thinking and creativity to build impactful brands and drive results. With global experience across FMCG, tech, and recruitment, she brings a people-first approach to B2B and B2C marketing, grounded in a background in Marketing and Psychology.


Lidya Paljk
Head of Customer Service & Contact Centre
lidya@tribegroup.com
+64 22 618 8339
Lidya leads Tribe’s Customer Service & Contact Centre team, delivering temp and perm recruitment solutions across high-volume environments. Known for her energy and care, she combines operational insight with a people-first approach to solve complex resourcing needs.


Richard Lloyd
Head of Tribe Tech
richard@tribegroup.com
+64 215 457 92
With 20 years in tech recruitment, Richard has partnered with NZ’s top enterprises, SMEs, startups, and SaaS companies. Dedicated to driving Tribe Tech’s growth through recruitment excellence, his focus is on connecting great talent with innovative businesses to build the future of technology in New Zealand.


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.


Sandy Gibbs
Head of People, Culture & Capability - Auckland
sandy@tribegroup.com
+64 27 583 7411
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.


Sarah White
Head of Accounting & Finance, Data & Risk - Auckland
sarahw@tribegroup.com
+64 27 505 3472
With 25 years' recruitment experience in the UK and NZ, Sarah White leads Tribe’s Accounting, Finance, Data & Risk division. Known for her consultative style, she delivers impactful mid-senior hires, leveraging deep networks and a strong focus on cultural fit and long-term success.


Alexandra Burgess
Marketing Assistant
alexb@tribegroup.com
+64 27 403 4012
Alex has a Master’s in Sport Management and experience across sponsorship, comms, and brand. Now a Marketing Assistant at Tribe, she brings a creative, people-first approach and enjoys learning, growing, and contributing to meaningful work that connects people and ideas.


Alexandra Rutherford
Customer Service & Contact Centre
alexandra@tribegroup.com
+64 27 206 4432
Specialist recruiter with 2.5 years’ experience delivering permanent hires across customer service and contact centre roles. Skilled in high-volume and hard-to-fill briefs, she brings pace, creativity, and a people-first approach to every search - without compromising on quality.


Anita Matthews
Technology, Digital, Data - Contract
anita@tribegroup.com
+64 217 115 37
Anita is a seasoned IT recruiter with 20+ years' experience across the full delivery lifecycle. She’s worked on major digital transformation programmes and is known for building strong relationships with clients, candidates, and contractors to deliver great outcomes.


Ben Horne
Sales & Marketing - Consumer
ben@tribegroup.com
+64 27 465 6903
Ben is a Senior Consultant specialising in sales, marketing & category recruitment across FMCG & consumer. Active NZFGC member, closely connected to industry trends. Former professional athlete, bringing drive, focus & team spirit from 7 years with Auckland Cricket.


Bethan Emtage
Enablement and Automation Specialist
bethan@tribegroup.com
+64 21 087 35349
Bethan is a skilled enablement and automation specialist with a passion for process improvement and problem-solving. Through strategic automation and system optimisation, she removes inefficiencies, enabling individuals to focus on their expertise and drive meaningful results.


Brad Gatehouse
Executive Search
brad@tribegroup.com
+64 27 611 3638
Brad specialise's in senior executive appointments across commercial and PE sectors, bringing 27+ years' experience and a background in finance. I work closely with Boards and CEOs to shape leadership teams, offering insight on search, succession, remuneration, and confidential advisory.


Chelsea Widjaja
Talent Manager - Customer Service and Contact Centre
chelsea@tribegroup.com
+64 27 252 8022
From the shop floor to the talent desk, Chelsea brings real-world insight into what sets candidates apart in the customer service and contact centre space. She supports every stage of the recruitment process, from sourcing to candidate care, passionately connecting candidates with the right roles.


David Earl
Accounting, Finance, Data & Analytics
davide@tribegroup.com
+64 27 260 8501
David began his recruitment career in London with global asset managers. His background as a Commercial Finance Analyst gave him strong insight into data, finance, and business needs—enabling him to identify top talent across New Zealand’s data and finance sectors.


David Hammond
Executive Search Lead
david@tribegroup.com
+64 27 444 6368
Experienced former Chief Executive with 10 years of experience at that level, now leading Chief Executive and Board search across the range of non-private sectors. A national expert in KPI development, bespoke remuneration assessment, Māori sector work, board advisory and entire structure reviews.


Elizabeth Etheridge
Accounting Support - Temp
elizabeth@tribegroup.com
+64 272 467 960
With 4 years’ experience in temp recruitment, Beth brings sharp instincts, curiosity, and a whole lot of heart. Specialising in Accounting Support roles, she's energetic and people-focused - moving fast, building trust quickly, and delivering smart, reliable support when businesses need it most.


Emma Rodgers
Assistant Beanie
accounts@tribegroup.com
+64 9 557 1386
As Assistant Beanie to Jacqs at Tribe, Emma enjoys the challenge of navigating payroll complexities and maintaining seamless financial processes. Whether handling payroll queries, maintaining records, or optimizing payroll systems, Emma brings precision and reliability to every task.


Erin Howard
People, Culture & Capability
erin@tribegroup.com
+64 273 059 031
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.


Frankie Le Cornec
Office Manager
frankie@tribegroup.com
+64 22 693 8634
Currently streamlining office operations at Tribe, experienced in working with people, managing events, and building strong office relationships. Skilled in admin, scheduling, and efficiency. Thrive in fast-paced settings with focus on teamwork and detail.


Georgia Irvine
Customer Service & Contact Centre - Temp
georgia@tribegroup.com
+64 27 645 3855
Georgia is Tribe’s lead consultant for Temp Contact Centre & Customer Service recruitment. Known for her speed, empathy and problem-solving, she supports NZ businesses with volume and specialist temporary hires, bringing hands-on temp management, sharp thinking and a calm, practical approach.


Imtiaz Mohammad
Technology, Digital, Data - Contract and Perm
Imtiaz@tribegroup.com
+64 272 318 437
Imtiaz is a driven sales and recruitment professional with 7 years of experience, specialising in IT and hard-to-fill roles. Known for his urgency, high standards, and strong client relationships, he thrives in fast-paced environments and is a trusted advisor to his clients.


Jackie McCrindle
Accounting & Finance - Contract
jackie@tribegroup.com
+64 27 224 4955
Jackie has 10+ years’ recruitment experience across Aotearoa and leads a busy Contractor desk at Tribe, specialising in Accounting and Finance. She’s known for her strong network and solutions-focused style. Before Recruitment, Jackie worked in tech sales and legal roles in Auckland and Edingurgh.


Jessica Vaughan
P&C Business Partner
jessica@tribgegroup.com
+64 9 557 1386
As P&C Business Partner for Tribe recruitment group, Jessica brings over 15 years’ experience in HR, combining a sharp eye for detail with a practical, people-oriented focus. She’s passionate about fostering open, trusted environments and supporting teams through continuous learning.


Josh Pidduck
Sales & Marketing - Consumer
josh@tribegroup.com
+ 64 22 639 2831
Josh specialises in FMCG sales & marketing recruitment across NZ. With global experience and a BCom, he brings strong networks, market insight, and a relationship-first approach to connecting top talent with the right opportunities.

Justine Winter
Registered Organisational Psychologist
psychometrics@tribegroup.com
+64 21 424 992
Justine holds a Master of Social Sciences in Industrial & Organisational Psychology and has over 20 years’ experience in recruitment, selection, assessment and training. She is a pragmatic, down-to-earth person who enjoys supporting clients and candidates to make robust decisions by providing good quality, and insightful, information through comprehensive analysis and reporting of psychometric assessments (such as Hogans, Watson Grazer and Ravens).


Karina Morelli
Business & Admin Support
karina@tribegroup.com
+64 27 601 1799
With nearly 10 years in temp recruitment, Karina specialises in placing Business Support talent quickly and effectively. Known for her people-first approach, she delivers tailored staffing solutions that fit both business needs and culture, building lasting client and candidate connections.


Kyra Dominguez
Associate Consultant
kyra@tribegroup.com
+64 27 399 7158
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.


Lauren Monnery
Automation & CRM Lead
lauren@tribegroup.com
+64 21 208 4714
Lauren streamlines recruitment through tech, automation, and process design - enhancing data, reducing manual tasks, and improving experiences. With a future-focused mindset, she stays close to AI to keep systems evolving and people doing their best work.


Louise Pierce
Head of People, Culture Capability - Wellington
louise@tribegroup.com
+64 27 367 2882
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.


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.

Mia Mrsic
Senior Researcher
mia@tribegroup.com
+64 27 213 2356
Behind every great leadership appointment is rigorous, human-led research. Mia supports the full search lifecycle: market mapping, sourcing, and candidate research for C-suite and governance roles. With curiosity and care, it's Mia focus on the detail that makes the difference in executive search.


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.


Peter Campbell
Head of Accounting & Finance - Wellington
peter@tribegroup.com
+64 27 201 3755
Peter Campbell is a trusted Accounting & Finance recruiter in Wellington with years of proven success. He connects top talent with the right roles, including at executive level, and is known for his integrity, market insight, and commitment to helping people and organisations thrive.


Rachael Evans
Digital
rachael@tribegroup.com
+64 272 539 342
A senior recruiter specialising in Digital, Rachael values building and maintaining close relationships and connecting top talent with great companies. Recruiting Social/Content, Digital Marketing, Website Management, UX/UI, Marketing Automation/Performance and Digital Designer candidates.


Roam Estrella
Talent Manager - Business Support Temp
roam@tribegroup.com
+64 27 252 8311
With over 6 years in recruitment, Roam is a dedicated Talent Manager who specialises in temporary business support roles. Known for people-first approach, she brings consistency and care to everything she does. Finding her #Tribe has deepened her purpose: helping others find where they truly belong.


Sarah Lewis
Business & Admin Support
sarahl@tribegroup.com
+64 272 210 767
Sarah brings four years of recruitment experience and a strong background in business support. She specialises in permanent roles, taking a practical, people-first approach to finding lasting matches that align with business needs, culture, and long-term goals.


Shannon Metcalfe
Talent Manager
shannon@tribegroup.com
+6 274 034 012
With a background in account management and a passion for people, Shannon brings strong organisation, attention to detail, and thrives in fast-paced, team environments. Now moving into talent, Shannon is excited to support candidates in finding roles that truly fit, through genuine and thoughtful connection.


Siobhan Chaney
Sales and Marketing - Services
siobhan@tribegroup.com
+64 27 206 2735
Siobhan is a Senior Consultant with 6+ years’ experience recruiting intermediate to senior roles in sales, marketing, and communications. Working across permanent and contract roles, connecting great people with great opportunities and building strong, long-term relationships.


Suzanna Gates
Sales & Marketing - Services
suzie@tribegroup.com
+64 22 159 9311
Suzie is the Services lead in the Sales & Marketing team. Previously a senior suit in advertising agencies, coupled with 8 + years NZ recruitimet experience in NZ, she understands what clients/candidates need, bringing industry insight, energy & a relationship-first approach to every interaction.


Teresa Jordan
Technology, Digital, Data - Contract and Perm
teresa@tribegroup.com
+64 273 764 884
Teresa is a tech recruitment expert connecting top talent with companies from startups to enterprises. She hires across engineering, data, AI, and project roles. With a hands-on, people-first approach, she builds strong teams and lasting career connections.

Tūrei Ormsby
Pou Tikanga | Contractor
Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Porou, Tūhoe | Tūrei is a skilled Māori leader with expertise in transformation, SME leadership, and kaupapa Māori solutions for Crown agencies. With degrees in Māori Studies and Te Reo Māori, a post-graduate diploma in Adult Education, and accreditation from the Māori Language Commission, he brings valuable cultural capability and strategic guidance to Tau Mai.


Zahrah Bashir
Personal Assistant
zahrah@tribegroup.com
+64 27 269 8691
Originally from Glasgow, Scotland, Zahrah proudly calls Aotearoa home. As an experienced executive assistant, she’s known for her bubbly personality, calm approach, and sharp organisational skills. Passionate about helping others thrive, she brings warmth and energy to every team she joins.