With more than 60 years combined experience, our team collaborates with our clients across Aotearoa to achieve successful executive appointments, grounded in unity and strong relationships.
Our approach to search and selection is rooted in the values of our owners, Rāranga Limited.
Partnership is central to our success. As a partly iwi owned business, we are dedicated to identifying leaders and enhancing community wellbeing and prosperity by re-investing profit into targeted learning and development initiatives. Find out more here
This key point of difference is the heart of our offering.
Supporting your success, creating great outcomes and investing in long-term relationships is our main objective.
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I tipu ake au i Te Whanganui-a-Tara, ā, nō konei tōku ngākau
John works with boards and senior management in both the private and public sectors. Known for finding high-calibre candidates, John is a trusted advisor, aligning values driven recruitment strategies with organisational goals, advancing culture and purpose. After serving in the New Zealand Police, John started his search and selection career with ANZ Bank.
John has held several leadership roles in Australasia in search firms. Returning to New Zealand in 2016, he has forged a successful career at a national level. His twenty plus years of experience means he understands leadership hiring challenges. Known for his personal touch and long-term client relationships, John delivers a comprehensive search and selection process.
m : 021 599 586
As a partner to his clients across the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors, Simon collaborates in appointing leaders, including chief executives and governance members. His expertise in search and selection is focused on senior roles spanning a diverse range of sectors.
Before joining Taumata, Simon held senior leadership roles in several high-profile organisations, both on the client side and in consultancy. Strategic and customer-centric, Simon leverages his insight, experience, and understanding of his clients’ needs.
With over eleven years in the search industry, Simon’s success is evident in the frequency of repeat business he achieves.
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Naomi understands the unique demands of search and selection across the commercial, as well as central and local government sectors. Her experience spans assignments in operational and people leadership roles, business services, infrastructure, strategy, regulation, and compliance.
Skilled at identifying candidates for challenging roles, Naomi is passionate about connecting organisations with people who can make a significant impact.
Earlier in her career, Naomi successfully managed her own business in Wellington for over a decade, gaining valuable experience in operations and people management. This enables her to approach her client’s assignment with pragmatism and a well-defined strategy. Known for her open, consultative style, Naomi builds lasting relationships with clients and candidates, helping organisations secure top talent and achieve impactful results.
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Beza approaches executive search with a strategic, people-first mindset, informed by her background in neuroscience, operations, and leadership.
Through her own consultancy, she worked across public and private sectors in Aotearoa and internationally, honing her ability to manage diverse priorities, relationships, and workflows. Additionally, her neuroscience background gives her an edge in recognising how people think, decide, and engage, insight that supports better fit and alignment throughout the search process.
With experience on both sides of hiring, Beza ensures each process is well-run and focused on long-term impact.
m: +64 27 2200241
As an advisor to Taumata Search and Selection, David has served on commercial and international boards. With a background in the not-for-profit, commercial, and public sectors, he is adept at understanding clients’ and candidates’ needs, delivering targeted results.
Active in Search and Selection since 1996, David has worked with high-profile agencies and recently served as Chief Executive of a national agency. His extensive career includes executive level appointments and collaborations with boards, local authorities, Ministers of the Crown, and the Public Service Commission to appoint senior officials like the Chief Ombudsman and Public Service Commissioner.
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Robert Evans
CHAIR
As Managing Director of Compass Rose & Co, Robert is known for his strong commercial and infrastructure acumen and brings extensive governance and leadership experience. His expertise spans, state, central government, and private sector projects. Previously CEO of Nelson Airport, his 20-year management career includes key roles at Wellington Airport and for North Queensland Airports in Cairns and Mackay. Robert has led strategic planning and development for airports, government infrastructure projects, tourism marketing, and commercial property development across New Zealand and Australia.