Napier-based Chartered Accountancy business Gardiner Knobloch Ltd have appointed Raynae Smith to the role of Accountancy Clerk. Raynae will be responsible for the preparation of financial accounts for a broad range of clients. Raynae brings several years of Chartered Accountancy experience to her new role. 

The team at 3R Group have been busy building their Hawke’s Bay team to grow and support the product stewardship programmes they operate on a national basis. Jacky Scott has recently joined in an Operations Support role where she will assist with the efficient and effective operation of 3R’s programmes. In addition, Leon McPhillips has joined as Sales & Relationship Coordinator. Based in the Waikato, Leon will focus on driving participation in 3R’s programmes, particularly the Agrecovery rural recycling programme.

The team at PORSE In-Home Childcare and Educator Training have welcomed Wilhelmina (Willi) Salisbury in the role of Practice Manager. In this role, Willi is responsible for managing the administration function for PORSE, with a focus on the efficient operation of the National Support Office in Havelock North, Hawke’s Bay. Prior to joining PORSE, Willi spent the previous 10 years in the publishing industry, most recently with the Bay of Plenty Times in Tauranga. 

National footwear retailer Number 1 Shoes has appointed Dee Shuker as Systems and Physical Inventory Administrator, based in their distribution centre in Whakatu, Hawke’s Bay. Dee brings a wealth of relevant IT and Warehousing experience to the role, having most recently worked with homeware business Zarrb. 

Leah Lovejoy has joined Acura, the Napier-based Chartered Accounting firm in an accounting role. Leah will be responsible for the preparation of financial accounts for a broad range of clients and brings with her a wealth of relevant experience. 

Michelle Jaggard has joined the team at Unison Networks in the role of Executive Assistant. In this role, Michelle will provide high-level support to three areas of the business – Regulatory & Pricing, Information Management and Finance. Michelle was most recently with Telecom NZ, where she held several key support roles.

Gareth Stillman has joined the team at Dynamic Meats in the role of General Manager, based in Hastings, Hawke’s Bay. In this role, Gareth will drive the marketing and operational performance of the business. Prior to joining Dynamic Meats Gareth has gained extensive experience in the meat sector, holding senior roles in a number of leading companies.

 Duncan Hope has joined the team at Unison Networks in the role of Financial Controller. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, Duncan is responsible for the full range of finance, treasury and accounting functions for the Unison Group. Duncan is a Chartered Accountant and prior to joining Unison, he held senior role with leading organisations including Bridgestone NZ and Avis.

Shane Collins has joined the team at Elecrotech having recently moved to Hawke’s Bay. Shane brings a wealth of experience in the telecommunications and electrical industries.

The team at Farmlands has appointed Steve Sturgess in the role of Chief Information Officer. Steve has most recently held a comparable senior role with a national retail chain.

Renae Pocklington has joined No.9 Marketing & Design as Business Manager. Renae, a marketer has experience in advertising, PR and event management. She will look after day-to-day operations while No.9’s founder Amanda Sye will focus on the company’s strategic growth.

Also, Debbie Sherwood has joined 3R Group in the newly created role of Programme Co-ordinator, Agrecovery Chemicals. Launched on 1 July 2009, the Agrecovery Chemicals programme has been developed to deliver a safe and effective collection and disposal system for obsolete and unwanted stocks of agricultural chemicals. As Programme Co-ordinator, Debbie will manage the operations of the Programme, providing in-depth consultation and advice to customers and contractors. Debbie was previously with Donaghys Industries Ltd in Christchurch as the Factory and Technical Manager for their Animal and Plant Product factory. In this position, Debbie was responsible for all aspects of the factory operation including plant management and development, product development, manufacturing, purchasing, compliance and Heath & Safety.

Ashton Ireland has recently joined the team at the Wild Rock Wine Company. Ashton will be responsible for driving sales and marketing initiatives for Wild Rock, and being the brand champion for Wild Rock in both the national and international marketplaces. Prior to this, Ashton held senior accounting and finance roles for several leading organisations including Pacific Retail Group and Ernst & Young. Ashton also owned his own retail homeware store in Palmerston North from 1992 through to 2002.

Returning to Hawke’s Bay from Auckland, Grattan Le Cheminant has joined the team at Glenn Cook Technologies in the role of Senior Account Manager. In this role, Grattan will focus on developing relationships and designing technology-based solutions for clients in the commercial sector. Grattan brings a wealth of experience to this role, having previously spent 7 years in the ICT industry in Hawke’s Bay.

In addition, Brendan James has joined Clark Products Ltd in the role of General Manager. Clark Products offer a comprehensive range of cleaning products and industrial chemicals to customers throughout New Zealand. Brendan was formerly the Group Accountant for their parent company, Aquiline Holdings Ltd and prior to this held senior finance roles in companies such as Pricewaterhouse Coopers, NZ Golf Association and WHK Group.

Stephen and Natalie Pepping have returned to Hawke’s Bay and have secured roles with local organisations. Stephen Pepping has a background in project engineering, tendering and management, as well as control panel system design. He has joined the team at The Tech Group, adding significant experience in these areas. Natalie Pepping has most recently been Madison Recruitment in Auckland and has joined the team at Cape Kidnappers in a finance role.

Carley Glock has joined Matthew Lawson and Blair Robinson as Practice Manager in the recently established legal business Lawson Robinson Ltd. Based in their Napier offices, Carley is responsible for the establishment and ongoing management of the systems and procedures for the business, including the areas of IT, finance and administration. Carley brings a wealth of recent and relevant experience to the role, including her last position as Practice Manager at Langley Twigg.

WineWorks Hawke’s Bay has strengthened their production team with Barry Hosking and Megan Hutchinson joining in leadership roles. Most recently, Barry has been with McCain Foods in various production management roles. Megan has spent the majority of her career in the hospitality industry and for the past two years has been the Production Manager at Aromatics Ltd.

Duncan and Amanda Wallace and the team at Hawke’s Bay Document Technology (HBDT) welcome Scott Barkley aboard in a technical role. Scott will be responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of the full range of Ricoh equipment. Prior to joining HBTD, Scott had spent the majority of his career in the aviation industry, most recently with Flight Care, based at the Napier airport.

Erin Dent has joined the team at PORSE In-Home Child Care and Educator Training in the role of Academic Manager. In this key role, Erin will be responsible for co-ordinating the development and maintenance of PORSE’s NZQA accredited courses and in-house training. She will also have responsibility as a researcher and writer for the development of PORSE initiatives. Erin has developed her career in the education sector to date.

Also, Peter Murphy has joined the team at Presbyterian Support East Coast in the role of Business Development Manager. In this contract position, Peter will focus on growing the client base for Quality Fresh, an innovative food service business producing meal solutions to the Elder Care industry. In this role, Peter will develop and implement the strategies for business and market development for Quality Fresh.

In addition, Angus Wall has joined the team at Unison in the role of IS Business Analyst. In this role, Angus will be responsible for managing changes and improvements to Unison’s business systems from concept through to user acceptance and future support. Prior to joining Unison, Angus held similar analyst roles in Australia, most recently with Westfarmers Insurance Ltd, based in Perth.

Also, Matt and Georgina at Mogul have appointed Catherine Wealleans to the position of Web Projects Coordinator. In this role, she will be responsible for successfully delivering client web-development projects. Prior to joining Mogul, Catherine held client management roles in top New Zealand advertising agencies including Mojo, Ogilvy and Colenso.

The team at RIOT Recruitment are pleased to confirm that Quentin Varcoe has joined Unison in the role of Commercial Compliance Analyst. In this role, Quentin will provide commercial analysis and legal support to Unison’s Commercial Team. Quentin brings a strong mix of electricity industry, commercial and legal experience to this role.

In addition, Ebony Holt has joined the team at PORSE In-Home Childcare & Educator Training in the role of In-House Designer. In this contract position, Ebony will be responsible for the design and development of various company marketing materials including PORSE Magazine, calendars, manuals, journals, signage, and so on. Prior to joining the team at PORSE, Ebony had spent four years with APN News & Media, having experience with both the Hawke’s Bay Today and CHB Print operations.

Full details can be found in the Hawke’s Bay Chamber of Commerce “Pulse” Newsletter.

Having recently been judged the overall winner of the “Supreme Business of the Year” in the recent 2008 Hawke’s Bay Chamber of Commerce Business Awards, Bruce Emerson and Graeme Norton are continuing to position 3R Group Ltd for ongoing growth. This includes the appointment of Toni Bye to the newly created role of Marketing Communications Manager. In this role, Toni will be responsible for developing and implementing marketing strategies that actively reinforce the brand of 3R Group and the product stewardship programmes they manage. Toni has a diverse business background, both in New Zealand and overseas. Most recently Toni was the Marketing Manager for Compair, based in the UK. Compair are a global manufacturer and distributor of high-pressure pumps and compressors.

Also, the Directors of Maxims Accounting (formerly Pene Johnstone Accounting) continue to grow their team with the appointment of Anne Lee as Senior Accountant. Anne brings many years of relevant experience to this role, most recently being responsible for the financial control of the DeBretts Group of Companies in Taupo.

Full details can be found in the Hawke’s Bay Chamber of Commerce “Pulse” Newsletter.

The team at RIOT Recruitment are please to confirm that Anné McKeon has joined Simply Squeezed in the role of Financial Accountant. In this role, she will be responsible for the provision of financial information, as well as managing a number of the administration staff. Prior to this, Anné held senior finance and management roles in Fastway Couriers and Hohepa Trust.

Also through RIOT, Robert Marshall has joined Napier Computer Systems (NCS) as a Desktop Support Engineer. Robert will be working with NCS’s key clients in providing ongoing service and support as well as working on major IT projects. Robert was formerly working with a local training provider and prior to this enjoyed a successful career in IT in the Wellington marketplace.

Also, Matt and Georgina are growing the team at Mogul and have welcomed Tim Cartwright in the role of Web Developer. Tim will be responsible for working on client web development projects and has a background in this field, both locally and internationally.

Full details can be found in the Hawke’s Bay Chamber of Commerce "Pulse" Newsletter.
 

Following his distinguished career in rugby refereeing, and with the assistance of the team at RIOT Recruitment, Kelvin Deaker has joined WineWorks in the role of Chief Financial Officer. Kelvin reached the very pinnacle of rugby refereeing, having controlled 22 International Test matches, 38 Super Rugby matches as well as numerous first-class fixtures. As CFO of Wineworks, Kelvin will be responsible for managing all of the financial and administrative functions for the business.  Kelvin was the Financial Controller at Richmond’s before being appointed to the International Elite Referees Panel in 2001.

In addition, GROW Design + Advertising has appointed Robyn Hall to the role of Office Administrator. In this role, Robyn will play an active role in the day-to-day operation of the business including managing the accounts, reporting and working with the various media partners. Robyn has extensive experience in all aspects of office administration.

Also through RIOT Recruitment, Colleen Warin has joined Unison in the role of Financial Controller. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, Colleen is responsible for the full range of finance, treasury and accounting functions for the business. Prior to this appointment, Colleen held senior finance roles in leading companies including Coopers & Lybrand, Fletcher Challenge and Newmont.

Ian Dickinson has joined the team at The Rose & Shamrock in Havelock North as a Duty Manager. Ian has returned to Hawke’s Bay following a stint living and working in Picton.

Full details can be found in the Hawke’s Bay Chamber of Commerce "Pulse" Newsletter.