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EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE COMBINE TO PRODUCE INSIGHTFUL RESULTS
Recruitment has changed more in the last five years than in the previous twenty. The ease of posting jobs online and searching social media means that many companies are doing much of their own recruitment - it makes sense! But what do you do when conventional methods do not yield the right talent for your crucial vacancy?
Convergence Partners is a company that has crafted a unique operating model that blends the best of executive search style research methods with long tenured recruitment practitioners who bring decades of experience within their specific markets.
The result?
A solution for business critical and specialist positions where a meticulous market search combined with extensive global networks provides you with access to high performing, ‘off-market’ talent that is undiscoverable using traditional methods - it’s a powerful combination.
Our expertise is finding expertise.
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Erin Kirk
Partner
Sales & Marketing
Erin Kirk
Partner
Sales & Marketing
DDI: 09 300 6791 Mob: 027 532 5328 Email: erin@convergencepartners.co.nz Recruitment Specialisations
Permanent & Contract- SALES & MARKETING
Sectors: Services, FMCG, Consumer Functions: Sales & Marketing including Management, Sales & Channel Management, Trade Marketing, Key Account Management, Category & Shopper Insights, Marketing / Product / Brand Management, Digital Marketing roles. Recruitment Experience
Recruiting since 2004. Erin moved into the recruitment industry after a successful sales and marketing career encompassing consumer & professional electronics, exports and IT. The majority of her sales, marketing and leadership experience has been with Sony Electronics where she initially worked in the Consumer sector in Account Management, Brand & Product Management and Marketing Communications roles, and most recently as Business Unit / National Sales Management for the Professional Solutions Division being B2B focused.
Erin’s recruitment experience has been predominantly sales & marketing roles across a number of industries including Financial Services, Banking, FMCG and Consumer Products.
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Lara Devereux
Partner
Sales & Marketing
Lara Devereux
Partner
Sales & MarketingDDI: 09 300 6877 Mob: 021 034 4830 Email: lara@convergencepartners.co.nz Recruitment Specialisations
Permanent & Contract- SALES & MARKETING
Sectors: FMCG, Manufacturing, Services. Functions: Sales & Marketing including Management, Sales & Channel Management, Trade Marketing, Key Account Management, Category & Shopper Insights, Marketing / Product / Brand Management, Digital Marketing roles. Recruitment Experience
Recruitment since 1994. Following a career in sales, Lara transitioned to recruitment in 1994 and has since held several senior recruiting positions within boutique and larger corporate agencies. During her career, Lara has recruited mid to senior level roles within a range of small to large organisations and across a variety of industries. She has also developed and led Consulting and Research/Sourcing teams alongside her recruiting role.
Lara has built significant recruitment and search expertise during her recruitment career, and a reputation for her indepth knowledge of the Sales & Marketing segment in NZ.
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Bobbi Ryan
Partner
Supply Chain & Operations
Bobbi Ryan
Partner
Supply Chain & OperationsDDI: 09 300 6874 Mob: 021 400 375 Email: bobbi@convergencepartners.co.nz Recruitment Specialisations
Permanent & Contract- SUPPLY CHAIN, OPERATIONS & PROCUREMENT
Sectors: FMCG, Manufacturing. Functions: Production Management, Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, Logistics, Planning, Warehouse Management, Facilities Management and Project Management roles. Recruitment Experience
Recruitment since 1998. Bobbi commenced her executive recruitment career in 1998 after a successful Sales Management background within large multi-national FMCG organisations. She has held a number of senior recruitment positions since, recruiting mid and senior level roles for well known organisations while also holding leadership positions, heading teams of consultants and sourcing specialists.
Bobbi’s selections skills and ability to assess ‘fit’ is something she is recognised for. She has clients who have used her services for over a decade and candidates who have since become clients. Bobbi has a passion for Supply Chain, Operations and Procurement where she has filled many very high profile roles.
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Dave Rees
Partner
Financial & Corporate Services
Dave Rees
Partner
Financial & Corporate ServicesDDI: 09 300 6875 Mob: 021 511 466 Email: dave@convergencepartners.co.nz Recruitment Specialisations
Permanent & Contract- FINANCE, LEGAL & RISK
- TECHNOLOGY, TRANSFORMATION & CHANGE
Sectors: Investment Management, Investment Banking, Insurance, Private Equity, Real Assets, Infrastructure & Renewables Finance. Functions: Corporate Finance, Project Finance, Investment Analysis, Actuarial, M&A / Corporate Development roles. Recruitment Experience
Recruitment since 2004. Dave became part of the recruitment industry in the UK in early 2004. Prior to that he spent six years honing his search skills for an international trading house. Dave helps growing New Zealand companies to improve standards of governance, often by introducing independent directors or helping to establish advisory boards. He also undertakes global searches, predominantly in private equity, infrastructure and renewables finance.
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Alexander Hyndman
Partner
Financial & Corporate Services
Alexander Hyndman
Partner
Financial & Corporate ServicesDDI: 09 300 6878 Mob: 027 522 2447 Email: alex@convergencepartners.co.nz Recruitment Specialisations
Permanent & Contract- FINANCE, LEGAL & RISK
Sectors: Asset Management, Investment Banking, Corporate & Institutational Banking and large Corporates. Functions: Investment, M&A, Corporate Finance and Business Development roles, from Analyst to Executive level. Recruitment Experience
Recruitment since 2006. Alexander graduated with a Bachelor of Business (Economics & Marketing) and has consulted to the Banking & Finance sector since 2006. Having spent his initial years with a FTSE 200 listed global recruitment brand, he has gained experience in international markets spanning Australia, Brazil and New Zealand. Since arriving in New Zealand, Alexander has established a broad professional network and delivered on a diverse list of assignments spanning Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, Investment Research & Management, Corporate Development, Performance & Planning, Strategy, Relationship Banking & Product and People & Capability.
Alexander takes particular pride in building a sound understanding of clients and the environment they operate in.
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Jenny Parker
Partner
Finance & Risk
Jenny Parker
Partner
Finance & RiskDDI: 09 300 6798 Mob: 027 913 7255 Email: jenny@convergencepartners.co.nz Recruitment Specialisations
Permanent & Contract- FINANCE, LEGAL & RISK
- TECHNOLOGY, TRANSFORMATION & CHANGE
Sectors: Financial Services, Services. Functions: Financial Control, CFO, Financial and Management Accounting, Operational Risk and Compliance, Project and Change Management roles. Recruitment Experience
Recruitment since 2004. Graduating from Otago with an LLB, Jenny relocated to the UK in 2004 where she spent 8 years recruiting within the Investment Banking and Asset Management sectors with a focus on Financial Control, FP&A and Regulatory Reporting. On her return to NZ in 2012, Jenny has focused on recruiting roles within Accounting and Risk/Compliance across the Banking, Financial Services and the wider Services sectors.
Jenny recruits roles from recently qualified through to CFO/CRO level and enjoys developing ongoing partnerships.
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Claire Ellis
Partner
Finance & Accounting
Claire Ellis
Partner
Finance & AccountingDDI: 09 300 6792 Mob: 021 500 666 Email: claire@convergencepartners.co.nz Recruitment Specialisations
Permanent & Contract- FINANCE, LEGAL & RISK
- TECHNOLOGY, TRANSFORMATION & CHANGE
Sectors: Manufacturing, FMCG Functions: Accounting, Financial Control, FP&A, Analyst, Commercial Management, Compliance, Project Management roles. Recruitment Experience
Recruitment since 2003. Claire commenced her executive recruitment career in 2003 following a successful Accounting career; located in both NZ and in the UK. During her recruitment career, Claire has held several senior recruiting positions within boutique and larger corporate agencies. She is an expert in the Accounting market; with a strong understanding of both the permanent and executive contracting disciplines.
Claire is passionate about providing exceptional service to both clients and candidates alike, particularly focused on building long term relationships throughout people’s careers.
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Chris Palmer
Partner
Interim Talent
Chris Palmer
Partner
Interim TalentDDI: 09 300 6872 Mob: 021 599 876 Email: chris@interimtalent.co.nz Recruitment Specialisations
Executive Contracting / Interim Talent- FINANCE, LEGAL & RISK
- TECHNOLOGY, TRANSFORMATION & CHANGE
Sectors: Manufacturing, FMCG, Public Sector, Services. Functions: Accounting, Financial Control, CFO, Business Analysts, Programme/Project/ Change Management and Human Resources roles. Recruitment Experience
Recruitment since 1993. Following a management career in the FMCG sector, Chris has become known as an expert in the Executive Contracting field and key senior Financial appointments. His huge depth of recruitment experience covers Accounting and Finance, Analysts, Project and Change Management, and his industry knowledge is extensive with significant time spent in the FMCG, Manufacturing, Utilities and Public Sector.
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Mark Simpson
Partner
LegalRecruitment Specialisations
Permanent & Contract- FINANCE, LEGAL & RISK
Sectors: Professional Services, Legal, Banking. Functions: Solicitors, Associates, Senior Associates and Partners (Private Practice), In-house & General Counsels, Compliance, Risk, Procurement roles. Recruitment Experience
Recruitment since 2007. A qualified lawyer himself, Mark spent more than 12 years working for large private practice law firms and as an in-house counsel for two of the major trading banks. Recruiting since 2007, predominantly in the legal space, Mark is able to draw on his extensive knowledge and experience of the legal profession and connections to place lawyers into roles in both private practice and in-house. He has sourced and placed candidates in leading corporates and law firms here and offshore. Mark is a key member of the Convergence Partners' Governance, Risk and Compliance service line.
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Alistair Comyn
Partner
IT & Projects
Alistair Comyn
Partner
IT & ProjectsDDI: 09 300 6793 Mob: 029 770 8325 Email: alistair@convergencepartners.co.nz Recruitment Specialisations
Permanent & Contract- TECHNOLOGY, TRANSFORMATION & CHANGE
Sectors: Technology, Engineering, Financial Services, Insurance, Manufacturing Functions: CIO, CTO, Senior Technology Leadership, Programme Management, Change Management, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence / Data, Technical Development roles. Recruitment Experience
Recruitment since 2000. Alistair commenced his career with a large European corporate agency before moving to a boutique Executive Search firm. He has a strong track record of delivering senior and middle management talent to the Consumer, Retail, Finance, Healthcare, Technology and Manufacturing industries. Experienced in providing targeted search, talent mapping and headhunting solutions for SME and large corporates.
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Suzie Thumath
Associate Partner
Research Management
Suzie Thumath
Associate Partner
Research ManagementDDI: 09 300 6790 Mob: 021 632 737 Email: suzie@convergencepartners.co.nz Search, Sourcing & Talent Mapping
Suzie implements our Discovery process, harnessing market intelligence for candidate generation and market mapping. Recruitment Experience
Recruitment since 2007. With over 15 years’ experience in Sales & Marketing, Suzie was in a Sales role at a management level working with leading corporates when she moved into recruitment. Consulting across several sectors, she has recruited multiple disciplines at an executive level with a speciality in HR recruitment. This led to Suzie's interest in talent research and mapping.
With experience in searching for that 'hard-to-find' talent, Suzie has provided effective strategies and solutions around talent identification for a diverse mix of industries and enjoys developing innovative sourcing solutions for clients.
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Alex Ness
Associate Partner
Research Management
Alex Ness
Associate Partner
Research ManagementDDI: 09 300 6794 Mob: 027 208 0633 Email: alexn@convergencepartners.co.nz Search, Sourcing & Talent Mapping
Alex implements our Discovery process, harnessing market intelligence for candidate generation and market mapping. Recruitment Experience
Recruitment since 1998. Alex graduated with a BSc Applied Psychology from UK and more recently obtained an MBA. Alex began in IT and Finance recruitment in London before moving inhouse to head up Global Talent Acquisition for a multinational across 27 continents. She then returned to Executive Search and candidate assessments, where she assisted multinationals in new office set ups globally, Alex is new to Convergence Partners focusing on IT and Finance roles.
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Mike Matthews
Commercial Manager
Mike Matthews
Commercial Manager
DDI: 09 300 6873 Mob: 027 482 6650 Email: mike@convergencepartners.co.nz As of April 2016, Mike is stepping back from recruitment work and is now looking after the commercial affairs of Convergence Partners. Recruitment Experience
Recruitment since 1995. After nine years with KPMG in a range of roles in NZ, USA and throughout South-East Asia, Mike moved into recruitment. He has enjoyed a role incorporating hands-on recruitment while managing both major key accounts and a successful business unit. His significant recruitment experience is primarily in the Accounting, Finance, Banking and HR disciplines. In addition to being a qualified accountant, Mike also has an HR qualification with related experience, and his prior work experience includes project management, accounting and audit.
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Liz Collings
Marketing & Projects
Since starting with Convergence Partners in May 2012, Liz’s broad dual role incorporates all the marketing elements of the business as well as managing a wide range of internal and external business projects. Liz has significant industry experience, having spent 10 years with an executive recruitment company in a multifaceted marketing/PA capacity. She is a key member of the support team at Convergence Partners and her responsibilities include brand management, direct marketing, website design and maintenance, advertising, event organisation, training facilitation, project management and business process improvement initiatives.
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METHOD
BRINGING AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO AN EVOLVING INDUSTRY
Talent identification
Securing the very best talent means going beyond conventional recruitment advertising. Our team are functional experts who have built extensive professional networks within specific candidate pools over decades. We know where to headhunt from and who the key players are within each discipline we cover. Nevertheless, this deep market knowledge is only the beginning. While our competitors rely on social media and job boards, we work with sophisticated name generation tools and deep web mining to uncover names that are simply unavailable through more conventional means.
Wider search pools
We consciously restrict the number of companies we recruit for within each industry sector. Why? So we can approach high performing talent from the competition. It’s that simple! Partnering with traditional recruitment suppliers who have clients across your industry significantly diminishes your market reach. Their extensive client lists remain untapped potential to you.
Attraction
Talent identification is wasted without the ability to entice high performers to the hiring table. All proactive approaches are handled by senior consultants skilled in the art of engaging key talent in career discussions. Once we uncover the true motivations of the best prospective candidates, we can introduce your opportunity, focusing on the elements that will help them to see that the grass could be greener on your side of the fence.
Dedication of time
This is where the magic really happens. By limiting the number of searches our partners accept, we are able to double the number of hours we dedicate to each assignment - twice the average within our profession. This means we are able to complete a comprehensive market search in no more time than a traditional advertised recruitment assignment. Our clients get the benefits of accessing a wider pool of talent without negatively impacting their time to hire.
EXPERTISE
WHEN YOU'RE INVESTING IN INDUSTRY EXPERTS, YOU EXPECT THEM TO BE JUST THAT
Convergence Partners do more than find great talent… our industry and functional expertise sets us apart, making us true industry insiders who understand how things work in your world.
We leverage this knowledge on behalf of our clients, providing them with access to first-hand perspectives, fresh insights and intelligence that help shape their recruitment decisions and create a valued source of market sentiment.
It's our job to work with you to help shape the very concept of the 'ideal candidate' based on our insider knowledge of the available talent... that's why we are often called upon for 'hard-to-fill' and business critical appointments requiring candidates with specialist experience, intellect, and emotional intelligence.
We listen. We advise. We deliver.
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FINANCE, LEGAL & RISK
FINANCE, LEGAL & RISK
- Contact our recruitment specialists:
- Dave Rees
- Alexander Hyndman
- Jenny Parker
- Claire Ellis
- Chris Palmer
- Mark Simpson
Finance roles:
We recognise that the key to a successful business is having both a visionary finance strategy and the right team to help make your plan a reality.
Convergence Partners recruits for permanent and contract Commercial & Finance roles including Financial & Management Accounting, Systems Accounting, Financial Control and CFO positions, across a variety of businesses and industry sectors.
Legal roles:
With the New Zealand economy now gathering pace, our local law firms are experiencing real growth in workflows for their key transactional teams, leading to a steady increase in demand in those firms for experienced lawyers across many disciplines.
We work hand-in-hand with New Zealand's leading law firms, both large and small, full service and specialist boutique providers, placing lawyers into in-house roles with both leading corporates and public sector clients.
Risk roles:
Convergence Partners is a long standing specialist in this area, holding enduring client relationships with a selection of top tier investment managers, insurance companies, multi-national corporations and smaller boutique financial institutions.
We are able to provide permanent and contract recruitment solutions for Financial Risk Management (market risk & investment risk), Operational Risk & Compliance, Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Audit & Group Auditing, Financial Crime & Fraud, IT Risk & Information Security and Regulatory Risk. We also offer specific expertise in Quantitative Risk and Actuarial recruitment.
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TECHNOLOGY, TRANSFORMATION & CHANGE
TECHNOLOGY, TRANSFORMATION & CHANGE
- Contact our recruitment specialists:
- Dave Rees
- Jenny Parker
- Claire Ellis
- Chris Palmer
- Alistair Comyn
Businesses need experienced professionals that can improve the way they operate, reduce costs, manage risk, innovate and grow; transforming today's business into the business of the future.
Whether a project involves releasing a new product, merging two organisations or implementing a new system, Convergence Partners have access to permanent and contract resources across the full spectrum of business change and transformation including Programme Managers, Project Managers, Heads of Change Delivery, Portfolio Managers, Project Planners, Business Architects, Business Analysts, Business Change Specialists and more.
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SALES & MARKETING
Sales roles
Successful salespeople know it's not enough to be a skilled relationship builder; they're not only savvy about customers' buying triggers but also attuned to the broader market and competitor activity.
The bar has been raised and the most successful sales team members bring outstanding emotional intelligence and commercial acumen.
Convergence Partners track record of finding Sales performers across a variety of businesses and industry sectors means we can actively work with you to improve your sales capability.
Marketing roles
As products and services become more commoditised and competition in every market sector intensifies, companies must find new ways to differentiate themselves.
The ones that will survive and thrive will be those that regard marketing as a vital investment, rather than just a cost. Today's market is demanding a new breed of marketer - one that can demonstrate a complete grasp of the financials and is focused on return on investment.
Whether it be finding permanent or contract senior marketing leaders or 'up and coming' talent, Convergence Partners can help you to build a great marketing team.
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SUPPLY CHAIN, OPERATIONS & PROCUREMENT
Supply Chain roles
If there's one thing that every sector has in common, it's the need for a carefully planned and managed supply chain.
Getting products and services to the people who need them on time and within budget is essential for success. That's why effective supply chain recruitment is vital for every enterprise. Convergence Partners sees this growing need for supply chain professionals with broad business and strategic knowledge, and are able to provide permanent and contract recruitment solutions for Logistics, Transport, Warehouse, Distribution, Scheduling and Planning.
Operations roles
For many businesses, we are seeing a real increase in focus on continuous improvement and the need to drive efficiency and cost/waste reduction where possible.
This has resulted in demand for skilled and experienced Operations professionals being at an all time high. Convergence Partners have a strong understanding of what makes a good Operations candidate - leadership, change management and commercial acumen are every day requirements of many roles across the wider operations function, and we know how to attract this talent. We have access to permanent and contract resources across the full spectrum of Operations, within the FMCG and wider Manufacturing sectors.
Procurement roles
Businesses recognising the need for a strategic procurement function is the first step - finding the person can be a whole other story.
There is an international shortage of quality trained and experienced Procurement specialists. They are in high demand and often have multiple opportunities available to them at any given time. It is therefore important to work with a specialist recruitment team who is immersed in this area on a daily basis. Convergence Partners recruits for permanent and contract Procurement roles across the Service, FMCG and Manufacturing sectors.
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IMPACT
REFINING YOUR RECRUITMENT EXPERIENCE
We understand that there can be a world of difference between having the right experience and actually being the best person for a particular role.
Insightful candidate appraisal is a cornerstone of the value our clients see in their enduring partnerships with us. Our selection process goes far beyond the customary best practice interview frameworks and referencing.
We pride ourselves on our ability to delve deeper into the full range of candidates’ experience, drivers and potential, gaining insights into their readiness to perform in the targeted role, and assess how smoothly they would integrate into an organisation and its culture.
The insights we acquire through our selection process can’t be gained through training alone; they are a function of years of practical experience - the consequence of conducting many thousands of interviews.
It is this rigorous comprehensive analysis that enables our clients to more accurately select the most suited candidate for each position.
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