Melissa brings a calm, practical and people-centred approach to every organisation she supports. With over twenty years’ experience across HR, recruitment and people-focused projects in New Zealand and overseas, she blends commercial insight with genuine care, helping businesses navigate the full spectrum of People and Culture needs.

She partners closely with leaders on day-to-day HR advisory, ER matters, workforce planning, policy development and organisational change, always with a focus on clarity, fairness and best practice. Melissa is known for quickly understanding a business, getting to the heart of what’s needed, and delivering solutions that are both strategic and workable.

Recruitment remains an important part of her toolkit. Her strong background in talent acquisition means she brings a sharp eye for capability, culture fit and role design, ensuring organisations make confident and well-matched hiring decisions.

Having worked across corporate, commercial, government, professional services and not-for-profit sectors, Melissa brings a wide lens and a trusted, relationship-led style that clients value.