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‘I would highly recommend Sheffield as an executive recruitment agency. I have engaged with Sheffield and in particular Nicholas Buck as both a candidate and client. I have always been impressed with the high degree of professionalism, diligence and attention to detail.

Tom Williams, Chief Infrastructure Officer, Wellington City Council

NZR has used Sheffield for previous Board appointments and based on the positive experience and outcome this led us to partnering with them again. We found Sheffield to be professional, prompt and agile – great to deal with.

Andrea Brunner, Chief People Safety and Wellbeing Officer, New Zealand Rugby

After going to market we chose Sheffield to lead the appointment process for our Chief Executive Officer as we felt comfortable with Louise. The whole process was seamless with a strong pool of candidates and great communication from the team at Sheffield.

Nigel Bowen, Mayor, Timaru District Council

We partnered with Sheffield to recruit for a crucial Country Manager role, and we were highly impressed by their professionalism and expertise. Throughout the process, they presented several high quality candidates, offering solid guidance that helped us navigate each step, from selection to appointment. Sheffield’s knowledge of the market and commitment to understanding our needs made them an invaluable partner.

Zoran Talevski, General Manager, AHI Carrier

We valued the experience of the team which enabled them to offer sound perspectives and a comprehensive understanding of the market in NZ and overseas. Their timeline management and regular updates were also excellent. We would highly recommend Sheffield for their professionalism, team approach and ability to meet the needs of our organisation during the recruitment process.

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Navigating Today’s Challenges: Workforce Design and AI Governance
The latest instalments of the Sheffield North Island Speaker Series, delivered in partnership with BE Employment Law, brought together two highly respected experts to explore some of the most pressing challenges facing directors and executives in Aotearoa.
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Nominations are open for the Taituarā 2026 Sheffield Emerging Leader of the Year Award
We are proud to once again sponsor the Sheffield Emerging Leader of the Year Award at the 2026 LGFA Taituarā Excellence Awards.
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New Chief Financial Officer for New Zealand Rugby
Sheffield Search congratulates Chris Kinraid on his appointment as Chief Financial Officer for New Zealand Rugby.
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Champions of Women in Leadership for 65 Years
We are proud to announce that Sheffield South Island’s General Manager Louise Green has been accepted as a member of the Global Women’s Network. In Wellington, Katy Anquetil, Executive Director Wellington continues to be a sought-after voice in the governance space, particularly through her ongoing collaboration with Women on Boards.
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New Chief Executive for MIT and Unitec
Sheffield Search is honoured to have supported the appointment of Professor Christina Hong as inaugural Chief Executive of MIT and Unitec.
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New Chief Operations and Finance Officer for Tauranga City Council
Sheffield Search congratulates Craig Rice on his appointment as Chief Operations and Finance Officer for Tauranga City Council.
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