Employer Services
Working in partnership to attract the highest calibre talent across a wide range of sectors and industries.
Our Capability
We work with leading organisations across the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors to attract and appoint the highest calibre talent. From contractor services and permanent recruitment to executive search, international search, and kaupapa Māori – we offer a full range of recruitment services.
Our Employer Services
We remove the challenge of finding the right person for your team by project managing your entire search and recruitment needs end-to-end. Our robust process ensures we know as much about your organisation’s culture as we do your technical needs – and everything in between.
Executive Search
We specialise in board and executive-level search and recruitment for the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. Our consultants’ in-depth sector expertise and extensive local and international networks deliver high-calibre leaders with the right experience and culture fit for your organisation.
Professional Contractors
Our team sources and matches high-quality contractors to deliver on short and medium-term contract assignments. Our contractors are experienced and proven to hit the ground running, and our recruitment process ensures that they seamlessly integrate with your organisation’s operating and team environment.
International Search
Our expertise in international search allows us to connect global talent with opportunities in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Whether assisting Kiwis to return home or leveraging our CRF Global Membership to source international talent, our team delivers tailored international search services to suit your needs.
Permanent Recruitment
With over 15 senior consultants specialising in permanent appointments, we have extensive specialist networks that we utilise to bring you the best talent in the market for your permanent appointments. Each recruitment or search process is tailored to deliver for your organisation and teams’ needs.
Kaupapa Māori
We tautoko you in the search and selection of qualified and experienced talent. Our role in executive search and recruitment is to find the right people to enable public sector and Māori organisations achieve their kaupapa. With a respectful understanding of Te Ao Māori, we will assist you in making high-quality executive, board, trustee and specialised kaupapa Māori role appointments.
Sector Expertise
Our robust and bespoke search process means we can successfully recruit elite talent across any sector, but below are a selection of areas where we hold extensive experience and expertise.
Senior Leadership & Governance
Demonstrating extensive experience, we are well known for our expertise in recruiting senior leadership and governance roles, and providing support for permanent and interim roles. Whether you need a new CEO, executive leader, independent director, or board member, we’ll find the right fit for your organisation.
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Commercial
We have a strong reputation for successfully placing leaders in commercial management roles across various sectors and industries. We specialise in chief executive and management positions and have a proven track record in undertaking significant leadership team transformation projects as well as collaborating on complex search projects requiring international talent.
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Finance, Accounting & Legal
Our team has decades of combined experience specialising in finance, accounting, and legal recruitment. We recruit a wide range of finance roles, including specialist auditors, accountants, strategic advisors, and CFOs. In the legal field, we cover commercial and trust law, wills, tax, litigation, and various other specialised positions.
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Marketing & Communications
With over two decades of experience in placing senior communications, engagement and marketing roles, our team will find the best talent for your needs. Whether hiring for broad roles such as brand management, communications, PR, and engagement strategies or specialist niche roles such as digital, behaviour change, or social, our team collaborates with you to appoint the best talent.
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Local Government
We have extensive experience leading councils through executive search and recruitment processes for a variety of roles. Our team has a comprehensive understanding of the processes specific to local government, and the requirements and nuances of the sector. Our experience encompasses district councils, city councils, regional councils, and CCOs of varying sizes across the country.
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Infrastructure
We specialise in supporting you to appoint talented senior Infrastructure professionals into roles across the sector. Whether you need to hire within transport, energy, water, telecommunications or social infrastructure, our experience and networks ensure you have access to the talent your organisation needs. Our strong connection to the sector is also supported by our membership of Infrastructure NZ.
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Government & Crown Entities
We specialise in providing tailored recruitment solutions for the New Zealand central and local government. We have partnered with almost all agencies and Crown entities, making us experts in this field. From tier three and four management roles to Director-General appointments, we can find your next great hire.
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Human Resources
Our skilled recruitment specialists have over a decade of experience helping clients build their people and culture teams. Our expertise covers talent management, organisational development, leadership, employment and industrial relations, health and safety, learning and development, diversity and inclusion, employee engagement and well-being, and remuneration.
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Education & Academia
We have extensive experience in recruiting for education, academia, and research leadership positions. We work with various institutions and have a comprehensive understanding of the evolving demands and priorities in these sectors. We have successfully appointed highly specialised professionals in key roles through targeted national and international searches.
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Health
We have a strong presence in the New Zealand health sector, with years of successful appointments across public, private, and NGO sectors. Our experience ranges from Chief Executive positions to niche kaupapa Māori clinical health experts. We have also partnered with key organisations on complex search projects requiring specialised talent from abroad.
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Hear from our valued clients
Our testimonials offer a snapshot of our capability and track record in delivering exceptional experiences for our clients and candidates. Showcasing some of the trusted partnerships we have built over many years, they highlight our deep sector expertise, ability to understand unique requirements, flexible approach, and focus on results.
“Liz has demonstrated an unparalleled understanding of the industry and market trends, both in New Zealand and internationally, that has contributed to her undertaking a focussed candidate search.”
Keyur Anjaria (General Manager – People and Culture)
Te Whatu Ora – MidCentral
“From the very beginning, Simon exhibited a keen understanding of our unique requirements and went above and beyond to accommodate them seamlessly. Throughout the entire process, their engagement was marked by authenticity and genuine interest in our organisation’s goals and needs.”
Fui Simanu (Chairperson)
Pacific Aviation Safety Office
“Nikki’s understanding of best practice marketing and her expertise and commitment to sourcing quality candidates for our organisation has been fantastic. From the initial consultation to the final placement, she demonstrated an ability to listen and really understand what we were looking for.”
Michael Wan (Global Manager – NZ Red Meat Story)
Beef + Lamb New Zealand Ltd
“We have found that JacksonStone & Partners understands our business and brand well, with their involvement serving as a quality mark that attracts the calibre of candidates that we need to raise NZCB’s capability and performance.”
Malcolm Fleming (Chief Executive)
New Zealand Certified Builders
“Tracy has been outstanding to deal with when looking for candidates for roles we recruit for. She listens well and is honest and considered when presenting us with candidates that fit both the brief of the position description and cultural fit within the team and organisation.”
Anonymous
“PAE has engaged the services of JacksonStone & Partners over the past 2-3 years, for a number of senior and executive roles. JacksonStone & Partners’ understanding of our business and recruitment needs has enabled them to present quality candidates”
Chris Pile (Chief Executive)
PAE
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Whether you’re searching for top talent or looking for your next exciting career opportunity, we’ve got the knowledge, experience, and expertise to help you achieve your goals.
