Recruitment & advisory specialists
Attract.
Develop.
Retain.
Develop.
Retain.
We partner with organisations to solve the people challenges behind hiring, performance and culture — taking ownership of the work that builds stronger, more aligned teams.
Professional recruitment
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Early-career talent
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People & culture advisory
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Tauranga
Bay of Plenty
Hamilton
Waikato
What we believe.
Our Ethos.
Our work sits within three areas — each grounded in a genuine belief about what makes people and organisations succeed.
Attract.
Successful hiring is about more than experience. It comes from understanding what a role requires, the environment someone is stepping into, and how they will be supported once they are there.
Develop.
It is not just the individual that determines success, but the culture, leadership and clarity that surrounds them. When these are in place, people are more engaged and better equipped.
Retain.
When people are aligned with their role and supported with fairness, clarity and honesty, they are more engaged, motivated and connected — and more likely to stay.
What we do.
Our Services.
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Professional recruitment
We take a considered, relationship-led approach built on a clear understanding of your business, your culture and what success looks like for you.
Rather than focusing only on experience and availability, we look deeper at what drives performance. We work with you to define the type of person who will genuinely succeed in your environment — considering strengths, motivations and the support required for them to thrive.
Our role goes beyond sourcing candidates. We bring clarity to the hiring process, challenge thinking where needed, and help you make confident, well-aligned decisions that support the long-term direction of your business.
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Early-career talent
We focus on identifying and developing potential that may otherwise be overlooked, and enable organisations to create more meaningful partnerships with the talent within their community.
Many organisations rely on experience as a primary filter — which can limit access to capable individuals who have the underlying strengths and motivations to succeed but have not yet had the opportunity to demonstrate it.
We take a different approach, assessing individuals more holistically and working with organisations to create pathways where emerging talent can contribute and grow. This strengthens future capability and supports more sustainable, long-term workforce development.
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People & culture advisory
We support organisations to get the best out of their people by strengthening how they lead, operate and support their teams.
Working alongside leaders, we bring clarity to structure, expectations and day-to-day people decisions. From onboarding and development through to engagement, performance, remuneration and change — we help create the conditions for individuals and teams to succeed.
Our approach is practical and hands-on. We simplify the complexities of people management, provide clear guidance, and take ownership of the areas that can often feel unclear or time-consuming. The result is more confident leadership, better aligned teams, and a working environment where people can perform at their best.
"It is not just the individual that determines success, but the culture, leadership and clarity that surrounds them."
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Our Team.
Josh has an extensive background leading socially driven employment services across the Waikato, particularly through change. With a Bachelor of Social Science in Psychology, a Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Leadership, and credentials as an accredited Change Manager through APMG and Enneagram Practitioner through iEQ9, he brings a distinctive and high impact perspective to people, performance, and leadership.
Also a Director of Smallpoppy Ltd, Josh works with organisations to build deeper partnerships with their communities, uncovering exceptional and often overlooked talent. He focuses on bridging the gap between community and corporate, while supporting leaders to create genuine alignment and healthy leadership cultures that enable people and performance to thrive.
Responsibility
Restorative
Analytical
Relator
Discipline
Brieana brings a strong background in people & culture. She has worked across the construction and utilities industries, partnering closely with leaders at all levels to deliver practical, people-focused solutions. Her experience spans the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and change management through to remuneration reviews and payroll. She has led a range of impactful initiatives, including developing DEI strategies, implementing leadership development programmes, and contributing to forward-thinking projects like a four-day work week. She enjoys working alongside leaders and teams to strengthen culture and create environments where people feel supported to do their best work.
Relator
Developer
Empathy
Learner
Belief