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As TradeZones Independent Director, I steered the Board towards appointing Sheffield based on other and recent excellent experiences with Ian Taylor and his team. Sheffield’s progress with the task to find a new General Manager was excellent. All round, I think the Board of TradeZone and I are well pleased with the approach, the cadence of the task, and the outcome, so have no hesitation in recommending Sheffield Search.

Mark Gilbert, Independent Director, TradeZone

Engaging with Sheffield and having Louise as our lead on the recruitment for our CE position was a great decision. Louise listened to our requirements, focus areas, our communities values/challenges and was extremely professional. Her knowledge and experience guided and advised us throughout this process to a fantastic outcome. I would highly recommend Louise and her team for the recruitment process. Their vast experience and knowledge in the local government sector helped us through this process to a positive outcome for our council.

Tania Gibson, Mayor, Grey District Council

The benefits of Sheffield went beyond the professional services and frameworks for our appointment process, it also included access to their contacts and networks to ensure we gained the best applicant pool from which to find our best candidate. It is important to work with recruiters who really know your specific sector, and how to match up people with the right organisation.

Mark Wilson, Executive Principal, Kristin School

Sheffield proved to be a great choice for our CEO recruitment. Council felt well supported in attracting high calibre applicants and progressing our preferred candidate through to completing the formal appointment. I felt Louise really understood our person requirements and the unique challenges of recruitment into a small rural council. I think this attention to detail coupled with great recruitment research and insight really built my confidence in the process.

Jamie Cleine, Mayor, Buller District Council

I have a long relationship with Sheffield and with Louise and Mike, which means Sheffield knows me, and our business, well. Trust them, they know the market, and they know what they’re doing

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Chair appointed for new QLDC WSCCO
Sheffield South Island is delighted to announce that Dr Julian Elder has been appointed to the role of Chair with Queenstown Lakes District Council’s new WSCCO.
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Hutt City Council's Kaanihi Butler-Hare named 2026 Sheffield Emerging Leader of the Year
Hutt City Council's Kaanihi Butler-Hare has been named the recipient of the 2026 Sheffield Emerging Leader of the Year Award at the LGFA Taituarā Local Government Excellence Awards.
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New Regulatory and Commercial Analyst for Network Tasman
Sheffield South Island enjoyed partnering again recently with Network Tasman in their recruitment for a Regulatory and Commercial Analyst and the successful appointment of Bridget Moon to this role.
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New Associate for Sheffield North Island
Sheffield North Island is very pleased to welcome Bridget Winstone-Kight to the team.
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Mountainview High School appoints new Principal
Sheffield South Island would like to congratulate Rebecca Rhodes on her appointment to Mountainview High School as their new Principal, commencing in Term 3.
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