Sector Expertise

  • Education & Academia

Services

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

Helen Cox

Principal Consultant

+64 4 550 8036

Helen’s diverse portfolio includes executive leadership and policy recruitment within central and local government, senior appointments for professional membership and regulatory bodies, and recruitment across the tertiary sector. She works closely with clients to find candidates who will help their organisations grow and achieve their strategic goals.


After completing her Bachelor of Arts degree, Helen worked in educational bookselling before moving into educational publishing, commissioning many New Zealand academic textbooks that are still in use today. This strong educational focus in her career has given her a sound understanding of the structure and function of tertiary institutions and their relationship with local, national and international communities.


Mindful of the importance of first-rate service and quality, Helen is known for her consistency, attention to detail, and focus on the human side of the process. As she puts it, careful listening and good communication are key, along with flexibility, empathy, and an excellent understanding of a client’s individual and organisational goals.

Years in the industry: 14

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