Executive Search
Your Executive Search Recruitment Partner
Your Executive Search Recruitment Partner
As a proven senior executive or someone looking to break into a senior leadership role, you're already time-poor, so moving through a search process can be time-consuming. It's therefore important that you are dealing with search consultants who understand your specific skill sets and can guide and coach you effectively in your search for a new role.
All our search consultants are specialists in their particular area and will get to the heart of your capability quickly. They'll know how best to represent you and will be proactive with you and our clients on areas for development, as well as the values you can bring to an organisation.
Many of our search candidates already know us and have worked with us as either candidate moving through their careers or even as clients. Our relationship with you is important - we want to help you find a tribe you can thrive in and build an ongoing relationship that spans many years and many roles.
Sectors we Recruit Within
"Tribe Executive's expertise and genuine interest in my success transformed a normally daunting process into an empowering one. If you’re seeking a partner who combines deep market knowledge with dedication, look no further than David Ziebart."
"I have worked with a lot of executive search teams, both internationally and in NZ, and Tribe Executive stand out. They are redefining what the new breed of executive search is. They are invested in making sure you get the best”.
“Brad quickly gained a deep understanding of our business, presented an outstanding shortlist of both local and international candidates, really impressed me. Looking for an agency that genuinely understands, Tribe Executive is the perfect choice."
“Cameron is, without a doubt, one of the best recruiters for this type of role. He runs a very thorough process and provides really insightful briefing documentation on candidates to back up his recommendations. We are thrilled with the outcome.”
"The Tribe Executive invested in understanding our requirements, implemented strong Australasian search, and partnered strongly with us in terms of commercial outcomes. We’re delighted with the results and would happily work with them again."
Get in Touch
Looking to grow your team or find your next Executive position? Get in touch with the team Tribe Executive for a confidential chat.
Meet the Team
James Brooke
Co-Founder
james@tribegroup.com
+64 275 959 979
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
Co-Founder
james@tribegroup.com
+64 275 959 979
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.
David Ziebart
Executive Search
davidz@tribegroup.com
+64 27 206 3801
David Ziebart (LLB) is a seasoned executive search expert with 15+ years' global experience. He specialises in Board and Executive appointments, delivering high-impact leadership hires across sectors. Each engagement is underpinned by discretion, deep consultation, and a strong commitment to organisational purpose.
David Hammond
Executive Search Lead
david@tribegroup.com
+64 27 444 6368
Experienced former Chief Executive with 10 years of experience at that level, now leading Chief Executive and Board search across the range of non-private sectors. A national expert in KPI development, bespoke remuneration assessment, Māori sector work, board advisory and entire structure reviews.
Brad Gatehouse
Executive Search
brad@tribegroup.com
+64 27 611 3638
Brad specialise's in senior executive appointments across commercial and PE sectors, bringing 27+ years' experience and a background in finance. I work closely with Boards and CEOs to shape leadership teams, offering insight on search, succession, remuneration, and confidential advisory.
Cameron King
Head Sales, Marketing & Digital
cameron@tribegroup.com
+64 22 073 1320
Cameron leads Executive Search across Sales, Marketing & Digital, helping NZ businesses find transformational leaders. With 15+ years' experience in NZ & the UK, Cameron is a specialist's in senior hires, culture-fit, and strategic growth roles—driven by a consultative, values-first approach.
Sandy Gibbs
Head of People, Culture & Capability - Auckland
sandy@tribegroup.com
+64 27 583 7411
Sandy brings 25+ years of Recruitment experience, and can lean into most disciplines, however her passion for people and capability has resulted in her leading Tribe's HR consulting team, and spearheading executive search across HR and P&C.
Mia Mrsic
Senior Researcher
mia@tribegroup.com
+64 27 213 2356
Behind every great leadership appointment is rigorous, human-led research. Mia supports the full search lifecycle: market mapping, sourcing, and candidate research for C-suite and governance roles. With curiosity and care, it's Mia focus on the detail that makes the difference in executive search.
Zahrah Bashir
Personal Assistant
zahrah@tribegroup.com
+64 27 269 8691
Originally from Glasgow, Scotland, Zahrah proudly calls Aotearoa home. As an experienced executive assistant, she’s known for her bubbly personality, calm approach, and sharp organisational skills. Passionate about helping others thrive, she brings warmth and energy to every team she joins.