Kim brings over 15 years experience managing and delivering both consulting and recruitment services in Wellington.

Throughout her career she has worked with many vastly different Government organisations on large and complex transformation programmes, some include the New Zealand Defence Force, Oranga Tamariki, New Zealand Police, Ministry of Justice.

She is described by clients as authentic, supportive, hard working, dedicated and honest.  She is particularly passionate about making a difference, and she isn’t afraid to make the tough calls.  Kim is particularly attuned to ensuring there are true values and cultural alignment between the professional and the client, on this a foundation of success can be built.

Outside of work, Kim is affectionately known as the ‘whirlwind’ with all her projects, where she applies her efforts to be a builder, plant propagator, interior designer and mother to Gracie and Tom her babies, both English Cocker Spaniels.

Jonny is an experienced project professional who has planned and led a wide and varied range of change projects and programmes in both government and private business including ACC, New Zealand Defence Force, Z Energy, Police and Transpower.

His work has seen him lead teams and deliver change across a range of disciplines including operating model design and implementation, business transition, IT infrastructure, end-user computing,  software development, logistics, construction and policy and process change.

Jonny has a track record of building and fostering operational to strategic executive-level relationships, and is experienced in working across a range of organisational levels from front line operational staff, technical teams, administration and support or executive leadership and management.

Amber brings over 20 years of experience working with people around the globe.  Her work has seen her manage teams of hospitality professionals, as well as coaching leadership teams to grow their businesses.  With an impressive career Amber brings experience in General Management, Recruitment, Project Management, and People and Culture.

Highlights include co-owning and operating ‘The Town Mouse’ which was a hatted bar and restaurant in Melbourne, that was voted in Australia’s Top 50 Restaurants.

With a passion for helping people achieve their best, Amber’s approach to her work is considered and thoughtful.  She enjoys building strong relationships and connecting talented people.

Outside of work, Amber enjoys spending time with family and friends, as well as sampling the amazing hospitality Wellington has on offer.

Sean brings a wealth of sales and hospitality experience in both the UK and Wellington. His work has always been focused around going above and beyond for his customers and coaching staff to grow and excel in all areas of their work. More recently, Sean had been working with local brewery JuiceHead as their National Sales Manager, helping navigate life post-pandemic, growing the brewery’s portfolio and developing strong relationships with multiple hospitality venues and supermarkets across the country. He’s now excited to bring his energetic and dedicated work ethic to Likemind.

In his personal time, Sean is a keen footballer currently playing in the NZ Central League for Wellington United, is a keen song writer and enjoys the varied and exciting hospitality scene in Wellington and beyond.

Emma has recruited, trained and led teams, understanding the importance of investing time through the end-to-end recruitment process as well as connecting the right candidates to clients authentically.

Having worked in coordination, sales, and management positions for over ten years, Emma has worked with teams of salespeople, training and coaching staff, and peers across a variety of industries. She has recently transitioned through coordination and administrative roles across corporate and governmental businesses to take on the new challenge at Likemind.  Emma is looking forward to working closely with Kim and the Likemind team, building/developing trusted relationships with all contractors and clients working with Likemind.

Outside of work, Emma is a passionate foodie, loves spending time with friends and family, and exploring Wellington’s extensive regional trails.

Sarah has a strong passion for helping people and strives to achieve success for candidates and clients alike.

Sarah applies honesty and integrity and through a soft personal touch, quickly forms meaningful working relationships, culminating in quality results. These strengths have been evident through her background to date in coordination and rehabilitation planning.

Sarah is used to a busy schedule and dealing with pressure as a mother to four children. Sarah’s interests are in health and fitness and spending time with her family, including adventures and travel.

My career within recruitment started in 2006 and apart from a little bit of travel and a few stints of maternity leave, I’ve been in the industry ever since. I have experience recruiting across a range of disciplines, including Business Support, Technology, HR and Business Transformation, spanning both the public and private sectors.

My passion for recruitment is found in connecting with people to create genuine and meaningful relationships. Recruitment is not about numbers, it’s about listening to understand, adding value and making a difference.

I feel grateful to be joining the Likemind team, not only because I’ll be working with Kim again, but because the values they live and breathe align with my own.

Outside of work, I am a busy mum to three young children and an English Cocker Spaniel named George. When not chasing after my kids, I love being in the garden and spending time at the beach.

At Likemind, we are fortunate to have a team of highly regarded professionals that deliver outstanding contracting and consulting services to our clients.

We have trusted, respected, and strong relationships with our delivery team, many of whom we have worked with repeatedly over a number of years. They understand the importance of carrying our values into every engagement.

Our team have worked in both the public and private sector in New Zealand and internationally. They have worked with a variety of methodologies and frameworks and have the skills and experience to know when and how to tailor their approach to fit both an organisation’s culture and deliver results.

Our team includes professionals across a range of services, including Executive Leadership, Project and Programme Management, Organisational Design, Procurement, Assurance and Risk, Construction, Change Management, Financial Management, Strategy, Information, Communications and Technology and Digital.

Contact us today to find out how you can engage a Likemind team member.

Tom is well, Tom.  He is a young man, who is, energetic and full of life (and noise).

His favourite things? Snuggles, walks and adventures around Wellington.

Nicknames? Timmy, naughty man, barky man, silky man.

Gracie is responsible for reminding us all the importance of work life balance at the Likemind office. Whilst normally asleep, snoring, she will occasionally ask to be let into a meeting, and then insist that she has her ears rubbed for the duration.  If you stop, she will paw at you.  She is skilled at identifying weakness, and by that we mean – who will pat her continuously (she loves Sean).

Her favourite things? Sleeping and eating everything  – all of which she would do all day, every day.

Nicknames? Princess Gracie, Bubba