Sector Expertise

  • Commercial
  • Education & Academia
  • Government & Crown Entities
  • Health
  • Human Resources
  • Local Government
  • Senior Leadership & Governance

Services

  • Candidate Management
  • Executive Search
  • International Search
  • Permanent Recruitment

Ben Stevenson

Managing Principal Consultant

04 460 0276

Ben Stevenson, Managing Principal Consultant at JacksonStone & Partners, brings over two decades of leadership experience across accounting, executive recruitment, and business transformation. With a Chartered Accountant background and a deep understanding of commercial operations, Ben is known for his ability to shape high-performing teams and deliver strategic recruitment solutions that drive meaningful outcomes. In 2005, he transitioned into recruitment, where he discovered his passion for connecting people and shaping business performance through talent.

Over the years, Ben has held senior leadership positions both in New Zealand and the UK, his experience spans a wide range of sectors, including technology, finance, professional services, and government.

Now at JacksonStone & Partners, Ben specialises in executive search and senior appointments across both public and private sectors. He partners closely with clients to understand their strategic needs, delivering end-to-end recruitment processes with clarity, integrity, and a strong commercial lens.

Ben’s leadership is defined by a genuine commitment to people – developing careers, empowering teams, and fostering lasting partnerships. He is trusted by clients for his consultative, transparent approach and his ability to align talent strategies with business objectives.

Years in the industry: 20+

Latest Jobs

  • Permanent

July 11, 2025

  • Government, Policy & Defence
  • Support the development of sound legislation
  • Help to implement change
  •  Be part of a purpose-driven, forward-thinking team
Senior Advisor – Sector Readiness
  • Permanent

July 10, 2025

  • Accounting
  • Wellington CBD location
  • Work in a fun, close knit team
  • Paying up to $120k
  • Contract

July 9, 2025

  • Human Resources
  • Partner with leadership to shape people systems, culture, and wellbeing
  • Drive and support the implementation of a new HRIS system
  • 12 Month Fixed Term at 20 hours per week