Leadership Search &
Strategic Services
More than executive recruiters, we support every stage of the leadership journey.
At LEAD, we take the time to understand your leadership challenges, your culture and what real success looks like, then match you with people who can deliver it.
From permanent search to interim roles, board appointments and executive coaching, we support before, during and long after placement because sustainable impact starts with the right support at the right time.
Executive Search & Recruitment
C-Suite & Senior Leadership Search
We identify and secure exceptional leaders who bring both the technical expertise and leadership mindset required to help organisations thrive.
We recruit for:
CEO
Chief Executive Officer
GM
General Manager
CRO
Chief Revenue Officer
CFO
Chief Financial Officer, Finance Director, Financial Controller
COO
Chief Operating Officer, GM – Operations
CMO
Chief Marketing Officer, Head of Marketing
CIO
Chief Information Officer
CSO
Chief Strategy Officer
HOS
Head of Sales
HOCX
Head of Customer Experience
HOPC
Head of People & Culture, HR Director
Board Director Recruitment
We help to build diverse, forward-thinking boards that provide both governance excellence and visionary leadership.
What we recruit:
- Chairperson / Chairman
- Independent Director
- Board Advisory
Board services:
- Board Search
- Board Review
- Board Advice
- Board Performance Evaluations
Interim & Fractional Executive Search
From growing startups to evolving organisations, we place some of New Zealand’s top interim and fractional executives.
What we recruit:
- Fractional executive leaders
- Interim CEO, GM
- Interim CFO, FD, FC
- Interim CMO
Family Office Recruitment
We connect Family Offices with exceptional talent who blend technical expertise with the discretion and integrity that family office recruitment requires.
What we recruit:
- Chief Executive Officer
- Chief Investment Officer
- Chief Financial Officer, Finance Director
- Portfolio Manager
- Trust & Estate Planner
- Other key roles essential to your family office
Strategic Growth Services
Leadership Capability Assessment
We offer custom and personalised evaluation of leadership capabilities to enhance decision-making and ensure optimal candidate selection.
Leadership & Career Coaching
We offer tailored coaching for executives and senior leaders supporting growth, transition, and performance in high-stakes, high-impact roles.
For high-potential leaders ready to evolve or pivot, we offer personalised career coaching. We align your purpose, strengths, and ambitions with the right opportunities.
Succession Planning & Strategy
We identify external talent to strengthen your leadership pipeline and ensure organisational resilience.
Strategic Advisory
We build and review your company growth strategy including talent, leadership and capability requirements. Our inhouse Business Strategist and expanded LEAD network of strategic advisors have experience across all businesses and industries across New Zealand.
Board Advisory
We provide strategic guidance on board composition, governance effectiveness and succession planning. We help you build high-performing boards that lead with clarity and vision.
Industry Sectors We Recruit For
At LEAD, we have over 20 years experience working with all major New Zealand industries.
- Financial Services
- Energy & Industrial
- Legal & Professional Services
- Property, Construction & Infrastructure
- Retail, Hospitality & Consumer
- Government, Education & Social Enterprise
- Technology & Communications
- Speciality Services
Let’s Find Your Transformative Leader.
We know how important it is to get the right person into a crucial leadership role and the impact that decision can have across your organisation.
At LEAD, we understand the challenges faced by businesses. With a proven track record in recruitment leadership and business growth, we work closely with you to deliver practical, effective people solutions that make a difference.
Your Next Leadership Opportunity.
Whether you’re exploring a permanent role, an interim contract or a fractional opportunity, we take the time to understand who you are and what matters most in your next move.
At LEAD, we support your whole leadership journey not just the next step, but the path ahead.