Profile
Raewyn joined Sheffield in 2015 and is a talent, sourcing and research specialist.
Business Experience
Raewyn is a highly experienced executive search researcher with over 25 years in recruitment and more than a decade specialising in executive search. Her portfolio spans central and local government, kaupapa Māori, education, infrastructure, engineering, not-for-profit, and commercial sectors where stakeholder engagement and commercial acumen must work in harmony.
Raewyn is known for her consultative, culturally intelligent approach and her ability to develop tailored recruitment strategies that reflect market conditions, leadership expectations, and organisational values. She works closely with Boards and senior leaders to understand strategic needs, ensuring alignment between candidate capability and long-term organisational goals.
Her track record includes successful Chief Executive and senior leadership appointments across local and regional councils, energy and infrastructure companies, primary sector organisations, national sporting and iwi organisations. She has also facilitated numerous governance appointments, helping boards identify directors with the right blend of expertise, independence, and strategic vision. In each case, she has helped shape high-performing leadership teams capable of driving transformation and stability.
Raewyn combines deep industry expertise with innovative, technology-enabled search methodologies to engage both active and passive candidates. Her strengths in relationship-building, execution, and strategic thinking make her particularly effective in complex, high-stakes searches.
Her ability to assess not just technical fit but also cultural alignment ensures enduring placements that reflect the communities organisations serve.
Raewyn is of Ngāti Pikiao descent.
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