Executive Search
Specialists in search and recruitment for executive-level and board roles across all sectors.
Sourcing leaders who will take your organisation to the next level
We specialise in search and recruitment for executive-level and board roles in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Our consultants bring sector expertise and true discernment when assessing and proposing candidates specific to your organisation’s needs. With extensive networks across New Zealand and access to the CFR Global Executive Search alliance, we provide a pool of high-calibre leaders with the right experience and cultural fit for your organisation.
Our Network & Reach
With decades of industry experience, JacksonStone & Partners has established strong, long-term relationships across the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors. Our extensive local, national, and international networks, supported by CFR membership, allow us to leverage global expertise and reach, ensuring we connect you with the best executive and leadership talent.
Our national presence offers the capability and flexibility to meet clients’ needs across diverse locations. We have a deep understanding of New Zealand’s unique business environment, whether dealing with local entities or branches of multinational corporations, and we excel in attracting offshore talent, including ‘returning Kiwis’ and expatriates. By maintaining broad networks and staying up to date with industry and market intelligence, we credibly engage with potential candidates and effectively represent our search assignments.
What We Offer
We manage your search and recruitment needs end-to-end, with a robust process that ensures we know as much about your organisation’s culture as we do your technical needs – and everything in between.
Executive Search Expertise
We have a long track record of successful searches, often for hard-to-fill roles. With access to extensive personal networks, in-house research capabilities, and the tools and technology to support our recruitment process, we deliver a seamless search process. When required, we utilise our membership of CFR Global, an international alliance of search and recruitment agencies, to extend our reach further.
Tailored Strategic Advice
During our search process, we gain an intimate understanding of your business, industry, and team. We offer valuable strategic advice and inform you about current and emerging market trends. Our dedication to your success and our enthusiasm for the employment industry is reflected in our long-standing relationships, with many clients returning to work with us again.
Enhanced Employment Brand
Our consultants approach all candidates with transparency, integrity, and respect, ensuring efficient and timely communication throughout the recruitment process. We take pride in our reputation for providing an excellent candidate experience that reflects positively on your organisation. This strengthens your reputation and appeal as an employer in the market, promoting and enhancing your employer brand.
Deep Sector Knowledge
Our team are experts in their respective sectors, many having come from long and successful careers in the disciplines they now recruit for. This gives us a deep understanding of your organisation’s environment, workplace culture, and external market influences. As a result, we don’t just fill a position – we strive to find the perfect match between the candidate and the organisation, leading to greater success for both.
Members of the CFR Global Executive Search Alliance
JacksonStone & Partners is a member of CFR, a growing alliance of independent executive search companies whose combined resources create one of the most robust recruitment networks in the world. Find out more about CFR and how it helps us expand our reach to find you the best leaders the world has to offer.
Board Appointments
JacksonStone & Partners specialise in recruitment of board roles in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. We maintain strong connections across a variety of sectors and by tapping into these extensive networks, as well as attraction campaigns, we’re able to provide a pool of potential board members with the right experience, expertise, and fit for your board.
Leveraging Our Connections
With decades of experience, we’ve established strong, long-term relationships across the commercial, government, local government, non-government and not-for-profit sectors at both an executive and a board level. We have a deep understanding of New Zealand’s unique governance environment. By maintaining broad networks and staying up to date with governance trends and market intelligence, we can credibly engage with high-calibre candidates.
Understanding Your Board
We manage your board recruitment needs end-to-end, with a robust process that ensures independence and transparency. We work with you to ensure we have a thorough understanding of the skills, knowledge and experience you have on your board, and the skills you are looking for in your new director to complement these skillsets.
Understanding Your Organisation
We’re committed to working with your organisation and understanding your Kaupapa throughout the recruitment process of your board position. We seek to understand your purpose, mission and vision to ensure we have a match with candidates who can drive your strategy forward.
A Robust and Timely Process
Our consultants approach all candidates with transparency, integrity, and respect, ensuring efficient and timely communication. We take pride in our reputation for providing a candidate experience that reflects positively on your organisation, strengthening your reputation and enhancing your brand in the market.
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.
“It was great to work with Simon recently, to recruit a new Chief Executive for Palmerston North City Council. He clearly understood what we were looking for with recruitment and was able to provide direct and honest recommendations on candidate suitability.”
Previous Deputy Mayor
Palmerston North City Council
“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. Most importantly for me, I have found that her search briefs have been very accurate and elaborate, capturing the essence of the skills required.”
Keyur Anjaria (General Manager – People and Culture)
Te Whatu Ora | MidCentral
“We’ve partnered with JacksonStone & Partners twice now to fill our Chief Executive Officer role, and each time, our experience with them has been excellent. Nikki showed a real interest in gaining a deep understanding of the brief and was then able to use these insights to source high quality candidates, well matched to our requirements.”
Ben Gerritsen (Board Member)
GasNZ
Our Team
Every JacksonStone & Partners consultant has a unique set of skills to help you meet your goals.
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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.
