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Sheffield Search came through the EOI process and now that our new CEO is in place I am confident we chose the right Team to work with us.

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Sheffield's previous reputation led me to using them again. The whole process flowed well from the initial brief and I would highly recommend Sheffield, and Mike Stenhouse or Jane Pollitt to anyone without hesitation.

Colin Weatherall, Acting Chair, Central South Island Fish and Game

Sheffield has a strong understanding of complex sectors and are incredibly well-connected in local and offshore markets. Ian Taylor and his team are thoughtful and thorough. They have always conducted a professional and confidential process, securing highly experienced candidates for our consideration and appointment. I would not hesitate to recommend Ian and the team at Sheffield.

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Working with Sheffield from beginning to end has been a seamless process. Andrea and her team were flexible to work to our timeline whilst carrying out a thorough and professional recruitment process. Andrea’s knowledge and advice throughout from crafting the ad and Position Description through to candidate selection and facilitating the interview process was well thorough and relevant to our industry and the talent we were wishing to attract. We are thrilled with the appointment we have made and Sheffield’s experienced and considered approach to our recruitment.

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New Chief Executive for Volleyball New Zealand
Sheffield Search congratulates Debbie Hyland on her appointment as Chief Executive for Volleyball New Zealand.
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New Commercial Manager - Contracting & Networks for EA Networks
Sheffield South Island enjoyed continuing their partnership with EA Networks with their most recent appointment of Douglas MacDonald as their new Commercial Manager Contracting and Networks.
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Selwyn District Council appoints Chief Executive Officer
Recently Sheffield South Island were delighted to partner with Selwyn District Council in the recruitment of their Chief Executive Officer and are delighted to congratulate Steve Gibling on his appointment.
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New Chief Executive for the Environmental Protection Authority
We are delighted to congratulate Lian Butcher on her appointment as Chief Executive of the Environmental Protection Authority | Te Mana Rauhī Taiao.
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Governance in the Water Sector: Lessons in Getting It Right from the Start
Insights from Sheffield on water governance in New Zealand, drawn from a year helping councils stand up new boards under Local Water Done Well.
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Wai Hononga Water Services appoint Chief Executive
Sheffield South Island was excited to lead the search process and to partner with Wai Hononga Water Services in the appointment of Brent Manning as their Chief Executive who will lead the organisation from September 2026 through to its go-live date of 1 July 2027 and beyond.
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