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Accelerate success through people

  • Executive & Specialist Recruitment
  • Organisational Design
  • Leadership Training & Development

Case studies

“We had a burning bridge and we needed to get talent on board really quickly. We weren’t making necessary progress.”
Michael Maunsell, CEO, NILO

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"Brilliant … a deep understanding of the here and now, but also a strong grasp on the future requirements of our businesses."

Aaron Jay
CEO of Hortus

"Finding the right people is straight-up hard work. We have failed a few times of late. Technical roles with experience tend to come at an inflated price. Sprout navigated the course to find the right calibre of candidate, a great team fit and in our budget. I did not expect the outcome we got Super stoked."

Bruce Howe
Managing Director of Putti

"Sprout’s advice and guidance has significantly shaped our culture and future growth. They have shown us to look forward, and we use their advice and work daily. From the outset, their adaptability, speed and startup mentality set them apart, along with their honest, open, and trusted relationship."

Zarina Bazoeva
Founder of Neocrete

"We took a risk on investing in leadership coaching and we have seen a lift in all the individuals"

Sam Bridgewater
Founder and CEO of The Pure Food Co

"A +++ Sprout have such a wealth of knowledge in recruitment and they genuinely care about people. Really impressed and will be using them again!"

Amanda Roxburgh
Senior Candidate

  • What does Sprout People do?

    Sprout People is a New Zealand–based people consultancy that helps CEOs, founders, and senior leaders across NZ and Australia build organisations that grow. We work across executive and specialist recruitment, organisational design, and leadership development to solve the people challenges that slow growth.

  • Who does Sprout People work best with?

    We work best with scaling SMEs, deep-tech, manufacturing, and mid-market businesses where people decisions directly impact performance, growth, and culture.

  • Can I work with Sprout People just for recruitment?

    Yes. Many organisations engage us solely for recruitment, particularly for senior or business-critical roles. While we bring a broader people lens, we meet you where you’re at and deliver a focused, high-quality recruitment process when that’s what you need.

  • How is Sprout People different from a traditional recruitment agency?

    We don’t just fill roles. We partner with leaders to understand their strategy, structure, and capability gaps, then design people solutions that last.

  • When should a business engage Sprout People?

    Most leaders come to us when they’re scaling, restructuring, building a leadership team, or when growth has outpaced their people systems.

  • What does working with Sprout People feel like?

    Clear, practical, and human. We challenge assumptions, bring structure to complex problems, and work alongside leaders.

  • What outcomes can leaders expect?

    Stronger leadership capability, clearer organisational structure, better hiring decisions, and people systems that support sustainable growth.

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