
Te Taiao - Environment

Te ao Māori Specialists
Te ao Māori Specialists
As tangata whenua, we have a deep connection with Papatūānuku, the Earth Mother. Our identity, our knowledge and our worldview are built upon this connection, so we understand the importance of a stronger inclusion of te ao Māori and mātauranga Māori when dealing with environment issues or initiatives.
Our role as kaitiaki, guardians of the land mean we have a responsibility to protect and care for our environment for generations to come. We know the support that is needed to be kaitiaki, to build green teams and new ways of working and are going through this too. Having partnered with CarbonInvoice as part of our commitment to Te Taiao, we plant trees for every recruitment assignment we complete at no cost to our clients.
Ko ahau te taiao,
Ko te taiao ko ahau.
I am the environment, and the environment is me.
Essentially, by caring for the taiao, we are caring for the people.
Let’s all endeavor to be ‘good ancestors’ on this recruitment journey, by making sure to look after our environment in the process– mō ngā uri whakaheke – for our descendants to come.
Meet the Team


Russell Spratt
Te Kaitūhura, Tau Mai | Co-Founder, Tau Mai
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.


Orissa Plimmer
Kaitohutohu Whakawhiwhi Kaimahi | Recruitment Consultant
orissa@taumai.co.nz
+64 272 851 461
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 | Market Researcher
manakore@taumai.co.nz
+64 272 889 031
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.
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Looking to grow your team or find your next job? Get in touch with the team at Tau Mai.