The Foundation is based in the historic "Old South British Building" on Shortland Street in Auckland central.
We're a part of the same group as Potentia - NZ's leading IT Recruitment business (Twice Fast50 winner and currently NZ's favourite IT recruiter). We're a growing team, made up by:
Josh Comrie - Managing Director
Josh is a recruitment professional with over 14 years of recruitment experience across the New Zealand, UK and European markets. After graduating in the early 90s with an Accountancy and Marketing degree, Josh moved quickly into sales and subsequently sales management. During his OE trip in the UK, working as an Accountant, Josh found his way into a recruitment role. Over the next few years he progressed through various roles within one brand in the UK and 2 in NZ (the latter being via acquisition). In 2004 Josh established the Potentia brand and has been building the business and delivering to roles ever since.
Personal Statement
I'm passionate about building great business, both my own and those of the organisations we partner with. I relish the opportunity to discuss ideas and challenges with business people and am frequently able to introduce ideas previously unconsidered. I feel lucky to be surrounded by such a passionate and skilled group of people who genuinely enjoy eachothers company - and the impact they can have for others. I'm an Aucklander born and bred, but enjoy the rare opportunity to jump on a plane and explore new destinations. As a social critter, my weekends are made up with friends and family and I get a real kick out of 'adventure sports' - mountainbiking, snowboarding and motorsports being my mainstay.
Jeremy Wilson - Director and Principal Consultant
Having spent his career in sales and sales management it was a logical for Jeremy to join a sales recruitment business five years ago. In a short time he progressed to Leadership with a particular focus on the Building and Construction sector. Before becoming the co-founder of the Foundation, Jeremy was the commercial manager of a specialist recruitment brand in Auckland.
Personal Statement
I have always been driven by a desire to be the absolute best in my career and The Foundation is grounded on that principle. I absolutely understand why my clients are so often frustrated at the mediocrity of Recruiters and have set out to lead from the front and set the standard for our industry. If you are looking for the best I will find them for you, support them in your business and ensure I play my part in making your company great. You have my word on it.
In my spare time I enjoy relaxing with my wife Chantel and children Finn and Grace. I'm an avid reader, musician, and I thoroughly enjoy thrashing my HSV at track days - mostly racing Josh!
Kate Harris - Consultant
My past work experience includes project coordination, high level customer services and administration. The Foundation's strong focus on customer service compliments my engaging and welcoming manner. I truly believe that working together we can achieve anything, so my role is to keep the business running smoothly and keep the team on their toes!
Personal Statement
My motivation at work each day is helping people, and have always been of the opinion that there's no point in working every day unless you are doing something worthwhile in others lives. Recruiters have such a huge impact on people's lives, and I love that because of the work our business does, lives are changed, improved and challenged for the better.
Melanie James - Consultant
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Mel's a lifetime recruiter having learned the ropes from an operational role prior to moving into consulting 10 years ago. During her career she has delivered to roles in NZ and Australia across technology, banking and finance. She has worked within a multinational and two boutique specialist businesses. With her career breadth she has developed core skills across sales/relationship management, business operations, strategy and people management. This has combined to build an overall understanding of the key contributing factors of what makes a business successful.
Personal Statement
Building and maintaining relationships whether it be clients or candidates, is an essential draw card to being successful in recruitment. I pride myself on taking the time to understand people's personal and business goals and potential, and find it highly rewarding contributing to their ongoing career and business accomplishments. When working with me, you won't be left guessing! I've proven to be highly consistent in my service delivery; I'm upfront, provide honest and constructive feedback and keep communication lines open as I'm well aware it's key to deliver results beneficial to all concerned. In return, the quality and level of consulting I provide, brings rewards of ongoing repeat business and the drive and enjoyment of maintaining positive business relationships across the board.
About me...diversity keeps life interesting so I'm always open to exploring new adventures. I love socialising with friends and family over a wine or two and enjoy keeping fit and the great outdoors. I grew up in the Waikato (which may explain a few things!), have a love for all things music and keeping my mind active by reading and consistently learning new things.
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Gayle Johnston-Mullany - Personal Effectiveness Coach
During the last 8 years I have coached clients from New Zealand's largest Employer Assisted Program, helping them develop skills to reach their full potential. Some areas of specific focus for me are: Becoming aware of self defeating behaviours stemming from DNA or early life experiences and how to overcome these. To understand the dynamics within the work place so that they can feel confident, challenged and respected by team members. How to get the most from their unique talents.
Personal Statement
I have worked in the area of Human relations for over 20 years. During this period I have been a Counsellor, Clinical Manager and Supervisor, Employment therapist and trainer. I studied Social Work at Canterbury University and graduated in 1987. My approach has been to Explore, Educate and Empower people to reach their full potential, so that they can celebrate the person that they are.
Peter de Valda - Personal Effectiveness Coach
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Peter de Valda has provided thousands of hours of professional coaching to personal and business clients. A graduate of the University of Waikato [BMS, 1987] and the Australian Graduate School of Management, UNSW [MBA, 1997], he has also been trained and certified by Australasia's pre-eminent [global] coaching organisation in both individual and team coaching.
Prior to completing coach training and certification in 2003, he had established a solid track record in corporate international market development roles, so he understands both the challenges and rewards of delivering to demanding requirements in very competitive environments – via a concentration on customer service, relationship management, negotiation and continuous process refinement.
Personal Statement
My role for The Foundation is to help you and your Team to experience the satisfactions and rewards of significant achevements – more consistently, more confidently and more efficiently.
Whilst every coaching engagement / session is carefully customized, the common theme in all my coaching endeavours is helping capable, committed business leaders and their team members to refine their abilities in two key areas:
1. Getting much clearer about what matters most to them, their team and their organisation, and then
2. Following through much more effectively
My coaching methods concentrate on helping you to refine your existing practices; much more akin to fine-tuning a high performance engine than simply presuming it needs replacement. So, whether you are seeking a regular 'pit stop' to 'keep you in the race', or an 'overhaul' to upgrade / future-proof your performance, flexible, well-proven processes will keep you in control; your choice, your effort, your insights, and your rewards.
I focus on delivering an insightful, effective and energising approach.
My favourite ways of recharging outside working hours include time with my young family, catching up with pals and – whenever possible – heading into the Great Outdoors for Mountain Biking, Road Cycling, White Water Canoeing, and Windsurfing.
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