
Tribe Recruitment Group - Wellington

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Meet the Team


Bruce Pilbrow
Chief Executive Officer
Bruce@tribegroup.com
+64 21 246 4335
Bruce is a purpose-driven leader who thrives on creativity and building impactful brands. With experience across corporate, NGO, government, and entrepreneurial sectors, he champions talent, culture, and collaboration. At Tribe Group, he unites vision, agility, and people to drive meaningful success.


James Brooke
Managing Partner
james@tribegroup.com
+64 27 595 9979
As an entrepreneur at heart, James has a strong focus on how organisations attract and retain the best talent. We've shaped NZ’s most progressive, people-first recruitment and Search brand by surrounding ourselves with outstanding people, being bold with tech, and striving to do a better job than anyone else.


Jenny Jones
Managing Partner
jenny@tribegroup.com
+64 27 571 9300
Jenny is Co-Founder of Tribe Recruitment Group, bringing 25+ years of experience in FMCG, commercial leadership, and Executive Search. She’s known for her people-first, strategic approach, delivering bold, high-impact recruitment solutions with heart and expertise.


Russell Spratt
General Manager - Wellington
russell@tribegroup.com
+64 29 446 3770
From Te Ātiawa, Ngāti Toa, Ngāti Raukawa, Russell is the GM Wellington at Tribe and co-founder of Tau Mai. With 25+ years in recruitment, he has led senior appointments across many sectors, specialising in Māori-focused roles and governance, with a passion for culturally grounded leadership and equity.


Louise Pierce
People, Culture Capability - Contract and Perm
louise@tribegroup.com
+64 27 367 2882
With 15+ years’ expertise in HR and H&S recruitment, Louise sources top talent—including passive candidates—across all levels up to executive search. Trusted across her networks, she delivers strategic, high-impact hiring solutions.


Peter Campbell
Head of Accounting & Finance - Contract and Perm
peter@tribegroup.com
+64 27 201 3755
Peter Campbell is a trusted Accounting & Finance recruiter in Wellington with years of proven success. He connects top talent with the right roles, including at executive level, and is known for his integrity, market insight, and commitment to helping people and organisations thrive.


Orissa Plimmer
Kaitohutohu Whakawhiwhi Kaimahi | Senior Consultant
orissa@taumai.co.nz
+64 27 285 1461
Ngāi Te Rangi | Orissa brings 10 years of recruitment experience across Aotearoa, working with government, iwi, and private sectors. Known for exceptional research skills, deep networks, and strong relationships, she delivers seamless, end-to-end recruitment solutions.


Manakore Rickus-Graham King
Kairangahau Tahoko | Senior Researcher
manakore@taumai.co.nz
+64 27 288 9031
He uri ahau nō Waitaha, Hotu Māmoe, Rapuwai, Kāi Tahu, Ngāti Tama ki Te Waipounamu, Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Te Ātiawa, me Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga | Manakore is a Māori data advocate and recruitment specialist who brings a unique blend of cultural depth and technical insight to her mahi at Tribe & Tau Mai. Fluent in Te Reo Rangatira and grounded in Te Aho Matua, she is passionate about creating pathways for Māori to thrive in the modern workforce.


Rebecca Berney
Policy & Communications - Contract and Perm
rebecca@tribegroup.com
+64 27 330 8057
With 25 years in recruitment, Rebecca connects top talent to comms, marketing, policy and government roles. Known for deep networks and genuine relationships, she recruits from entry level through to leadership roles with a tailored, trusted approach.


Lauren Foster
Technology, Digital, Data - Wellington
laurenf@tribegroup.com
+64 27 218 7331
Lauren has years of success in IT recruitment and client management in Wellington’s tech scene. With a people-first approach, she delivers hard-to-fill hires that help both talent and businesses thrive. Originally from Wales, Lauren combines global perspective with deep local market knowledge.