
HR Consulting & Advisory
The HR Consultants for growing Kiwi businesses.
At Human Focus, we partner with ambitious businesses around New Zealand to fast-track and futureproof their growth with fresh, commercially savvy HR solutions.
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Our passion for people and culture means we’re always exploring new ways of helping our clients to create high performing teams. The ideas we bring to the table take the best of what we know and apply it to your organisation’s unique goals and requirements. Our objective is to help you reach a position where your people and culture strategy, systems and procedures drive high performance, better engagement and increased retention.
We work with business owners, senior executives and HR leaders around the country to ensure they have absolute confidence in their approach to managing employee relationships – and an expert team to call on when questions about people and culture arise.​

We’re here to help you lead and manage your people with confidence.
Our team of professional HR consultants has more than 50 years’ combined experience in employment relations, gathered across a wide range of industries – from professional services to manufacturing. And they’re still learning.
Each member of our team offers a sound understanding of employment relations, underpinned by a pragmatic approach that reflects their years of practical experience.
What set us apart is our focus on getting to know your business in detail – meaning we can offer tailored advice and solutions. For clients based in Auckland, in addition to phone and video calls, we’re also able to offer on-site, in-person support. ​
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Looking for expert advice from experienced HR consultants? We're here to help.
What we do
Human Focus Consulting provides a full spectrum of tailored people and culture solutions to support high-performing, commercially successful organisations.
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We take a fresh, commercially focused approach to people and culture management, by offering outsourced HR solutions that are agile and get to the heart of the matter quickly.
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Find out how we help organisations like yours thrive. Contact us today to start the conversation
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RecruitmentFinding the right talent is at the heart of building a successful business. It’s not just about filling positions - it’s about shaping the future of your organisation. When you work with Human Focus, recruitment becomes a partnership. Our focus is not only on supporting you to find the right candidate, we also aim to upskill your team, leaving you confident and equipped to manage recruitment independently in the future. With Human Focus, you gain the expertise of a senior-level consultant who brings years of experience to every engagement. Our approach ensures we understand your business inside and out, delivering tailored solutions that achieve meaningful results. What We Offer: Whether you need support for one step or the entire recruitment process, we’ve got you covered: Recruitment training and customised templates Proven strategies for attracting and sourcing top talent Comprehensive applicant screening Creation of longlists and shortlists Expertly crafted interview plans, preparation, and questions Psychometric assessments and analysis Assistance with interviews, including panel participation Detailed reference and probity checks A Refreshing Approach to Pricing: Our pricing model is as unique as our service. Rather than charging large placement fees, we base our costs on the time and expertise invested in finding your ideal candidate. It’s a fresh approach to recruitment - and one that our clients truly value. Want to know more? Let’s talk about how we can redefine recruitment for your organisation.
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Onboarding, Inductions & ExitsA well-structured onboarding process sets the stage for employee success and peak performance, while a thoughtful exit process ensures a lasting positive impression that helps sustain your company's brand and reputation. Our services are designed to support you in developing and implementing effective onboarding and offboarding procedures. What we offer: Induction Materials and Programmes: Tailor-made resources to integrate new hires seamlessly into your team. Exit Interviews and Surveys: Gain valuable insights through structured feedback from departing employees and identify trends and areas for improvement. Support for Departing Employees: Providing tailored support to departing employees to ensure a smooth transition. By investing in thoughtful onboarding, you set employees up for success from day one. Equally, a well-handled offboarding process reflects your organisation’s values, leaves the door open for future collaboration, and reinforces your employer brand. Let us help you create a positive employee experience for your people, from their first day to their last. Let’s talk about how we can support your organisation.
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Performance & People DevelopmentAt Human Focus Consulting, we believe that a high-performing team is the key to business success. An essential part of building such a team is having a continuous feedback cycle of learning, adapting, and refining employee performance. We will support you to set clear responsibilities, systems, processes and templates for open communication, creating a supportive work environment where people feel valued, connected to their work, and empowered to perform. We’ll work with you to create a personalised solution that aligns with your unique business goals. Whether it’s implementing performance management systems, identifying and nurturing high-potential talent, providing bespoke training or designing comprehensive workplace wellbeing programmes, your people will feel more empowered as they receive consistent high-quality feedback, recognition and opportunities for growth. Unlock the potential of your people with personalised strategies that drive growth and success. Schedule a call with us today
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People StrategyAt Human Focus, we help ambitious New Zealand businesses accelerate growth with fresh, commercially savvy HR strategies and solutions. Our passion for people and culture drives us to craft strategies that build high-performing teams tailored to your unique goals. We focus on creating systems and procedures that drive high performance, engagement, and retention. We partner with business owners, senior executives, and HR leaders across the country to provide confidence in managing employee relationships and access to expert advice on people and culture strategy. Our Approach: Tailored Solutions: We work closely with you to understand your unique challenges and goals. Our solutions are customised to fit your specific needs. Commercial Focus: We align our people strategies with your organisation's bottom line. We help you make informed decisions that drive revenue and growth. Agile and Effective: We believe in a practical, results-oriented approach. We'll quickly identify the root causes of your people challenges and implement effective solutions Looking for a trusted HR partner to elevate your business? Get in touch
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Employment Relations & Dispute ResolutionEmployee/employer relationships can and occasionally do go wrong. At Human Focus Consulting, we provide practical HR advice and support to help you navigate the complexities of employment law and managing difficult conversations, taking the stress away. We'll work with you to reduce the potential for conflict and help you resolve any issues should they arise, with minimal people, culture, and business impact. Our team of experienced HR consultants simplifies your employment relations challenges by acting as an extension of your People and Culture team. We offer comprehensive support, including: Managing Disciplinary Actions: Ensure fair and effective handling of disciplinary issues. Resolving Disputes: Facilitate and resolve conflicts efficiently. Conducting Investigations: Perform fair and thorough investigations. Handling Performance and Personal Grievances: Address and manage grievances with care. Training Your Team: Keep your team informed on key changes and case law. We also specialise in guiding businesses through change, restructuring, and redundancy with precision and care. Discover more about our Organisation Design and Change services.
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Remuneration, Reward & RecognitionRecognising and rewarding your team is a key element of building a motivated and engaged workforce. Establishing a well-defined compensation strategy and framework ensures not only that people are motivated but that decisions around pay are also fair, straightforward and transparent. It helps maintain financial controls while ensuring clear communication within your organisation. Beyond just pay, our remuneration and reward frameworks encompass all forms of financial rewards including bonuses, commissions, company vehicles and the full range of benefits offered. A thoughtful approach to remuneration ensures fairness and equity, empowering you to attract top talent, motivate high performance, and retain your valued employees. At Human Focus we'll help you create a complete remuneration and recognition strategy that aligns with your business goals. Let’s talk about how we can support you. Need support with people and culture? Human Focus provides: Access to senior HR consultants – on call when you need them. A friendly and pragmatic approach, underpinned by years of experience. Confidence that your HR policies and systems are legally compliant and fit your culture A partnership approach that recognises your organisation’s unique needs. Flexibility to engage us for a single project, or via retainer.
Proactive HR advisory that builds business resilience.
Often, our first introduction to a new client is when they come to us with an HR problem that needs solving.
While we’re experts at getting your HR issues sorted, our preferred approach is to ensure you have the right people and culture approach in place to avoid them arising in the first place.
This means looking at every aspect of the existing people and culture approach - from capability frameworks and strategy, through to creation of HR policies, recruitment and onboarding procedures, employment relations, performance, talent development and coaching.
We excel at partnering with future-focused businesses, and we love nothing more than helping our clients reduce risk, improve efficiency and develop a more productive and engaged workforce.
Our proactive HR advisory services will help you build a resilient and high-performing organisation.

Senior HR consultants to support you, precisely when you need them.
Our outsourced consulting services make it simple for businesses at every size and stage to access strategic HR advice.
Whether you’re embarking on a full review of your people and culture approach or simply need expert assistance with a particular issue, our friendly and pragmatic HR consultants are available to help you make the best choices for your organisation.
We offer retainer-based and as-needed consultancy services, giving your organisation flexibility to choose the level of support that’s most appropriate to its needs.
Our partnership approach and focus on getting to know each client’s business in depth enables us to offer the best possible advice for your organisation – whether we’re assisting with a single project, or on an ongoing basis.

​Tailored HR advisory that drives business growth.
We love doing the work that drives high performance in your people - because when your people thrive, your business thrives too. It’s that simple.
We also believe that every business is unique – and that its HR approach should be too. A one-size-fits-all approach to HR can lead to sub-optimal results.
That's why one of the first questions our HR consultants ask clients is 'what does success look like for your business?'.
By understanding the objectives of your organisation clearly, our HR consultants can help you create a tailored approach that ensures you have the right people and culture strategy, along with the correct frameworks to bring your vision to life.
Explore how our customised people and culture solutions can help your people and business grow.
Get in touch
Reach out to us using the form below or email us at hello@humanfocusconsulting.co.nz and we'll be in touch as soon as possible to discuss your HR consulting or coaching needs.