Having joined the recruitment industry in 1999, I founded The Johnson Group in 2005.  

I love being able to work with our board members to make The Johnson Group a sustainable business and a fantastic place to work for our talented team.

13 years on, I am still committed to helping people achieve their aspirations! Today, I'm a Work & Life Coach for women over 50.  

I support those who wish to move from stuck to unstoppable following any of life’s challenges - from burnout to boredom, illness, grief, depression, anxiety, and anything else that stops us in our tracks. 

You can find out more and contact me through my blog site:  She Loves Life Over 50
  

When she's not working:

Leigh is an absolute thrift shop addict. Seriously - if you want to hit the op-shops around Wellington, her good eye for amazing little finds makes her the perfect shopping partner! 

Leigh also enjoys pilates, cooking and hanging out with her husband, Grant, and teir wee dog Evie at the beach.

I have previously worked as a public sector hiring manager, and understand many of the challenges of working with external recruitment companies. However, I also now have a much better insight into the value that you get from working with a specialist recruitment company like The Johnson Group!  

I use my background in Information Management to ensure our systems and processes are continually evolving to meet the needs of our clients, candidates, consultants, management and board. I enjoy my role of supporting our great team and improving our business capabilities as The Johnson Group continues to gain momentum in the market.

Grant enjoys mind and body disciplines, as well as bodywork including martial arts and pilates.

With more than 30 years in the recruitment industry in both Australia and New Zealand, I have learned that the key to success is building long-term relationships and working with a strong set of values.

In the last 10 years, I have placed numerous contractors into various public sector organisations; developing a solid track record for delivering quality service to both my contractors and clients. I take pride in my honest approach and the speed at which I deliver.  I am well known for my drive and lively personality. You’ll find it easy working with me! 

You can contact me on 04 915-1475 or email at Heather@thejohnsongroup.co.nz.

When she’s not working:

Heather loves to travel; and most recently enjoyed the sights (and fashion) in New York, Cape Cod, and Boston. A missed flight back to NZ meant that lucky Heather was able to experience a trip to NASA!  

In addition to her travels – as well as cooking… and her French studies! - Heather is a crafty genius with a creative project always on the go. Her latest works of art include upcycled furniture pieces, brought back to life through chalk painting. 

I have been in the recruitment industry for nearly twenty years; and in this time, I have recruited for both the private and public sectors alike, with a recent focus on the international market place. 

I have lived and worked in both the UK and USA, and have acquired an in-depth knowledge of the international market and the benefits and experience that it brings.

One of the key things that never changes for me with this job is the sense of satisfaction I get from helping individuals find the right role and see them develop. 

I pride myself on the ability of recognising the personalities and skill sets that will make an organisation tick, and then seeing the positive contribution successful candidates make to their new employers. 

You can contact me on 04 915-1479 or email me at Clive@thejohnsongroup.co.nz

Originally from the UK, Clive and his family enjoy the friendly and cosmopolitan culture that Wellington offers. 

When he's not at work, you'll find Clive enjoying a run, or even playing a game of squash or rugby. We actually think that he's getting closer to supporting the All Blacks over England now!

Good food and wine always makes the top two of his great-ways-to-chill list. 

With over 7 years experience in the recruitment industry, providing account management and resource delivery solutions to a variety of public and private sector clients in the UK; I have learned that the key to success in this industry is building strong, long term relationships through collaborative working, effective communication and consistent delivery. 

With a focus on Professional Services, I have experience recruiting for a mixture of contract and permanent roles at various levels. 

My industry and sector experience includes Local & National Government, Utilities, Financial Services, IT, Digital, Technology Startups and Consultancy.

What attracted me to the Johnson Group initially was their excellent reputation in the local market and the fantastic like minded people that I’m getting the chance to work with.

I recruit in the contracting space at The Johnson Group, and I'm looking forward to working with the team to deliver an excellent service to the Public Sector here in Wellington.

Please feel free to get in touch on 04 915-1478 or email at James@thejohnsongroup.co.nz.

Having recently moved to Wellington from Edinburgh, Scotland, James is settling into life here and enjoying exploring a new city and a new country. 

We're told that the highlights so far have been catching the end of the British & Irish Lions tour, getting the chance to travel and explore different parts of NZ, meeting new people, and sampling all the craft beers! 

James enjoys travelling, and is looking forward to exploring more of New Zealand. He's a rugby enthusiast, and we think he's pretty awesome!

I have 8 years of experience in the recruitment industry. I have worked in-house in government Recruitment and HR teams, as well as externally both in Wellington and Toronto based recruitment agencies, where I spent my OE. 

With a BSc in Psychology, my recruitment background includes contract and permanent candidate sourcing, as well as working with in-house psychologists, coordinating and administering psychometric testing for recruitment purposes.

In my role as a Senior Consultant - Contracting, I enjoy working with candidates and clients, giving them an excellent recruitment experience. 

Let’s chat! Contact me on 04 915-1472, or email me at Marissa@thejohnsongroup.co.nz.

When she’s not working:

Marissa loves cooking (and eating!). She’s also an active football player, and holds her team’s left midfield position. 

As if she’s not busy enough, Marissa loves her art and paints when she can. Inspired by Wellington’s amazing bush walks, Marissa has set a goal for herself to one day get through all of them.

I am an Organisational Psychologist with 10 years’ experience working in different areas of Human Resources, Management and Recruitment in Chile and New Zealand.

As the Talent Manager at The Johnson Group my strengths are in candidate attraction, matching candidate key skills and motivations to meet our clients' needs. I also coordinate the Skilled Migrant Programme, which The Johnson Group has been involved in since 2007. 

I have always enjoyed working with people and helping them find the right path in their professional careers. Seeing them discover the potential that they have is such a  rewarding experience.  

Contact me on 04 915-1471 or email on daniza@thejohnsongroup.co.nz.

When she’s not working:  

Originally from Chile, Daniza and her husband have called New Zealand their home for seven years now. They have recently added to their family, welcoming their little Kiwi, Antonia. She enjoys  listening to music, going to the gym, travelling and good food!

 Daniza is also a volunteer job Mentor with English Language Partners Wellington Inc. As a mentor her role is to work one-on-one with skilled migrants and refugee job seekers, sharing her knowledge and experience to assist them in finding work in New Zealand.

After several years in the UK, I decided it was time to return home to the land of The Long White Cloud. 

Both challenging and rewarding, my time in the UK has seen me working within the Prison Service, East of England; where I with offenders to find jobs and link them to dependency counselling. 

I joined The Johnson Group in January 2015 as Office Manager, which is a busy role where I have to keep on top of everything. I make sure our systems and processes are working well, and ensure everyone is getting paid!

You can reach me on 04 473-6699 or email me at office@thejohnsongroup.co.nz.

When she's not working:

Outside of work, Annette enjoys pottering about in the kitchen and cooking up a storm. She loves curling up with a good book, and is planning her next travel itinerary. We're excited to know where she's heading to next!

My role is to ensure that the systems and processes are in place to sustain and grow our business. 

I am responsible for the day-to-day financial workings of the business; which includes making sure our wonderful team of contractors get paid efficiently and on time.

My career in finance and management over the past 20 years has taken me from Hamilton to Wellington via The Netherlands and Ukraine, which I must say has been very exciting!

For Maree, working at The Johnson Group is a highly enjoyable diversion from the demands of her three energetic children. It's likely that even her cat needs break! 

In addition to her work with The Johnson Group, Maree is also involved in governance roles in the non-profit / voluntary sector.

As the Marketing & Communications Coordinator for The Johnson Group, I look after our social media presence, web content, and all things digital. 

I have 10 years of recruitment experience in the Wellington scene, combined with another 10 in administration and writing. 

I love how my experiences have taken me through many exciting career paths!

You can contact me on 04 473-6699 or email me at pia@thejohnsongroup.co.nz.

When she isn't putting time in for The Johnson Group, Pia is a Blogger, Freelance Writer, and Communications Consultant; and works with a variety of clients both local and overseas. 

She is a mum, a partner, and doggy momma to their family's rescue Reagle (Rottweiler x Beagle).