Professional Services Firm

“We have worked with Suzanne and the January Group for several years resulting in many successful senior appointments.

Suzanne delivers great results because she understands us, our environment and most importantly our culture. She invests the time working with us collaboratively to ensure she understands precisely what we are looking for and what will work. Suzanne's passion, professionalism, and authenticity shine through, a true business partner striving to deliver the best outcomes for us.

We look forward to working with Suzanne for many years to come. We feel she is part of our team helping us to grow and deliver great results for our clients.”

CEO, Professional Services

“ I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible partnership we've shared. Your support and expertise have been instrumental in two recent major appointments within our organization (GM Supply Chain and Group Procurement Manager) and I couldn't be more grateful for your unwavering dedication.

Working with you has been extremely easy and very effective. Your ability to delve deep into our organization's ethos, to understand our unique needs and aspirations, really set you apart. You've not only provided us with highly qualified candidates but individuals who seamlessly integrate into our culture, enriching our people capability and enhancing team dynamics quickly.

Beyond the tangible results, it's your genuine passion for what you do that shines through. Your commitment to excellence and tireless efforts to ensure our success haven't gone unnoticed. It's rare to find someone who not only excels professionally but also genuinely cares about the impact they make. You embody that rare combination effortlessly.

As we reflect on our achievements together, I am reminded of the immense value you bring to our organization. Your work is not just about filling roles; it's about forging meaningful connections and fostering growth. You're not just a recruiter; you're a trusted partner on our journey toward excellence.

Thank you, for your exceptional service, your unwavering support, and your friendship throughout this journey. I look forward to many more successes together in the future. ”

Ian McGrath
Group Chief Operations Officer

“Having worked with January Group for over 15 years, I can testament that Suzanne and her team know Supply Chain & Operations roles and how to achieve great outcomes for candidates and hiring managers alike.

Suzanne has extensive experience in this field, through long standing connections across the industry and takes time to understand the role profile to match the perfect candidate.

On the occasions I have engaged January Group, we have been delighted with the process, the candidate search & ultimately the outcome. Suzanne takes the time to really understand the brief and ensures we are kept updated through the entire process.

The investment in using an executive search reflects the type of candidate we were seeking and the assignments we have used January Group, have really demonstrated the value of selecting Suzanne and her team.”

Deena Clarkson
Chief Executive - Coda Group

“Working with January Group has changed my view about working with executive search firms. It was a very good experience and I was very impressed.

Suzanne took the time to gain a thorough understanding of what we required and to understand the business.

I was impressed with the responsiveness and how she worked transparently with the team involved, including through the challenges that arose during the process. Her briefing about each shortlisted candidate was also very thorough.

It was an enjoyable experience that led to a good outcome that was very good value.”

Oscar Paulich
Corporate Human Resources Manager

“DHL have used January Group for the recruitment of Supply Chain professionals for many years. Over that time January Group has provided an outstanding service in supporting our recruitment process from a need analysis to eventual hire.

January Group has developed a strong understanding of our business culture, needs and expectations, and this is complemented with a high degree of knowledge and access to key talent in the NZ market.

I have no hesitation in recommending Suzanne and the January Group to other organisations.”

Matt Casbolt
Managing Director | DHL Supply Chain

“ Napier Port has successfully partnered with Suzanne and the January Group on a number of occasions to help identify and secure key senior people across our business.

It is Suzanne’s genuine approach to understanding our business alongside a thorough recruitment process that has helped us to the identify and secure potential candidates with the core skills and expertise we need at Napier Port.

Suzanne takes the time and a genuine interest in understanding the candidate qualities and attributes needed to work for Napier Port and we appreciate the professionalism Suzanne applies to identify the right candidates for us. Suzanne is very well connected across many business sectors and maintains a high degree of confidentiality and professional integrity working with Napier Port.

As a recruiter January Group and Suzanne stand apart from the crowd and are one of the few that we trust and have confidence in to use. ”

Todd Dawson
Chief Executive Officer

“ We engaged with Suzanne O’Leary of January Group in April 2021, following the resignation of our Chief Financial Officer.

Over the last 8 years we have used a number of recruitment agencies but at this level we needed an agency with specialist qualification to really understand the role and our business , our requirements and who could search the market for quality candidates that would meet our requirements. Cultural fit was also an important consideration in filling this role.

With an accounting degree herself, Suzanne readily understood the requirements of the role. She outlined a plan and worked methodically to that plan. Her disciplined approach and sense of urgency in selecting and interviewing candidates was apparent from start to finish. Reference checks were very thorough and her constant communication with both ourselves and the candidates provided assurance that she was working to deliver the “right” candidate. Suzanne made the process easy.

Our new CFO has only recently started but already made a great impression within the business. Thanks to Suzanne and January Group. ”

Steve Owens
Chief Executive Officer

“ As a director of several companies I have used January Group over a number of years to attract and recruit CFO talent.

Suzanne is professional and thorough in her approach and always ensures first and foremost she understands fully the business and underlying culture and unique requirements a successful candidate needs to exhibit. Throughout the process Suzanne goes ‘the extra mile’ to ensure both the business and the candidates are constantly communicated with and the ‘right’ candidate identified.

Working with January Group is always a pleasure - easy to do business with and best possible outcomes achieved. ”

David Randell
Director and Chair Audit Committee Provident Insurance
Director Hugh Green Group
Independent Trustee Hugh Green Trust
Director and Chair Audit Committee Tait Communications

“I have engaged January Group for some four Supply Chain recruitment placements in the New Zealand Supply Chain Market over the last year.

I have found them to be outstandingly professional, with an enormous depth of understanding of our requirements.

January Group has consistently delivered us an excellent range of applicants to choose from, at a technical level, but also understanding and matching recruits to our business, operating model and culture. We are looking for a very specific set of skills, and January Group have unearthed fantastic potential recruits to meet our needs for both our core ERP consulting, as well as our specialised Supply Chain Planning vacancies.

Suzanne O'Leary is particularly well connected into the New Zealand Supply Chain at all levels, from Executive level to Business Analysts, and her extensive network has been a real asset supporting our strategic growth in this country.

I would recommend January Group to any new Zealand Company wishing to fulfill any level of, in particular, supply chain related resources.”

James Feeney
Managing Director, Optimity NZ

“We really look for recruitment suppliers that are able to offer a service beyond what we can do ourselves and to be flexible to work alongside our business model.

It’s all about networks and who you know and also being able to understand our complex business requirements. Suzanne definitely stands out from the crowd in a very noisy and hectic recruitment supplier market. She is a pleasure to work with and gets results.

I would have no hesitation in recommending her services.”

Louise Reed
Employer Branding & Attraction Manager | FPH

“ In my profession I have frequent dealings with professional people from a variety of lines of business, including recruitment agents. I have personally recruited well over a few hundred graduated professional staff, management, and executives, and as a result have dealt with scores of recruitment agencies over the years. The experience that I have had with yourself over the past 5 weeks places you without a shadow of doubt in a league of your own.

I applaud your dedication, commitment, professionalism, attention to detail, persistence, calm and friendly style, your empathy, and above all your commitment to regular and precise communication and updates. ”

Les Greeff
Programme Director, Business Transformation | Inland Revenue Department
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