JacksonStone & Partners

As we wrap up for the year, we would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our clients for your trust, to our candidates for your dedication, and to our team for your mahi in 2024. Our office will be closed from today, reopening on January 13th. Wishing everyone in our LinkedIn community a Merry Christmas and a safe, relaxing holiday period.🎄 If you are looking for a new opportunity in 2025, head to our job board: https://lnkd.in/gRHyjg5C

An exciting opportunity to join ESR – Science and Research in a pivotal new leadership role. Seeking a senior leader for ESR's new Health Security group, driving public health, forensic science, and environmental impact in Aotearoa. Link to learn more + apply: https://lnkd.in/gi6CBn52

Recently, Nikki Franklin worked with BERL to appoint their new Deputy Chief Economist, and we are pleased to advise that Killian Destremau has been appointed and will start the position in January. BERL said that “Killian brings a wealth of experience from key roles in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, New Zealand, The Treasury - New Zealand, NZ Institute of Economic Research (NZIER), and ANZ Bank. With over a decade of expertise in economic policy and business advisory, he is well-positioned to guide BERL's clients through the evolving economic landscape.” Congratulations Killian. Hillmare Schulze Amanda Reid

Kendall Bushby recently worked with Registered Master Builders Association to appoint their General Manager Finance. Peter brings outstanding expertise, leadership, and a values-driven approach that aligns perfectly with the mission of Registered Master Builders Association. We would like to congratulate Peter on his appointment, and thank everyone who was involved in the process.

Looking for an experienced Principal Advisor in Strategic Finance to work in a large agency. Your role is to lead the strategic modelling, financial analysis and advice to enable informed decision making! https://lnkd.in/gEkzbeTG JacksonStone & Partners Kendall Bushby Lisa Norris

We are pleased to share another recent placement made by Nikki Franklin: Kenny Gilbertson, who started as General Manager of Building & Infrastructure at Trust House Limited last week. Kenny is a seasoned development professional with experience delivering housing and mixed-use projects across the UK, Canada, and New Zealand. His extensive work in affordable and social housing development, collaborating with government, councils, and non-profit sectors, makes him an excellent fit for this role.

In recent months, Nikki Franklin collaborated with Trust House Limited to identify and appoint the ideal candidate for the position of General Manager of Social Housing. John Mcdonald, who brings extensive leadership skills and a proven track record in delivering complex urban development and social housing programmes, secured the role and started on Monday, October 7. The team wish John every success as he takes on this important role!

Lions Clubs have been providing humanitarian and community service since 1917, and the Karori Lions Club has served its local community since 1969.   At JacksonStone & Partners, we’re proud to continue our commitment to supporting impactful causes. This year, through our sponsorship initiatives with the Karori Lions Club, we’re helping to support vital projects for children, families, and youth in the Wellington/Wairarapa region—making a difference for organisations close to our hearts.

Let’s discuss - Are AI candidate screening tools foolproof? While AI is revolutionising recruitment, automating processes like resume analysis, and even conducting initial interviews, there are serious concerns. These tools can potentially be misled by other AI technologies available to candidates. Tools that generate realistic avatars, manipulate voice, or even provide real-time answers could enable applicants to “game the system,” leading to misleading assessments of their suitability. The threat of deepfakes in interviews is already real, with instances of scammers using AI to impersonate candidates for remote jobs. Can today’s AI-driven screening tools truly detect whether a candidate’s qualifications—and their identity—are authentic? We'd love to hear your thoughts—what measures should organisations adopt to ensure they’re hiring real talent, not tech-driven impostors? Can we really do away with people interacting with people in the recruitment process? #AI #Recruitment #HRTech #Hiring #nz #wellington

Our long-awaited new building sign is officially in place as of yesterday, a beautiful spring Monday in the capital!