Your Partner for
Recruitment Excellence

A broad‑sector recruitment partner with strong traction in FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods), foodservice and manufacturing, specialising in sales, marketing, commercial, HR and operations search at all levels, including graduate, mid‑career and executive leadership.

We understand the transformative power of people. By connecting businesses with exceptional talent and empowering professionals to achieve their career aspirations, we unlock opportunities that drive meaningful growth and lasting success.

We are New Zealand’s leading boutique recruitment and consulting firm with well-networked, experienced consultants partnering with organisations to build market-leading teams.

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Our Services

At Devereux Clayton & Partners, we’re matchmakers for the working world, with specialist knowledge in Sales and Marketing, Accounting and Finance, HR, and Supply Chain, Operations, and Procurement. Whether it’s permanent roles, temp, or contractor resources, we connect top talent with great businesses across New Zealand, proving that success really is all about who you know.

  • Backed by over 30 years of unmatched expertise in New Zealand's sales and marketing recruitment, the Devereux Clayton Recruitment team sets the industry standard. We recruit top talent across a wide range of sales and marketing roles, from senior leaders to emerging stars.

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  • Accounting & Finance roles range from hands-on tasks to strategic business partnerships. Regardless of the level, recruiters must identify talent with strengths in strategy, data interpretation, investment analysis, and stakeholder communication.

    We specialise in sourcing top talent for corporates, SMEs, global organisations, and local firms across various industries.

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  • The HR Profession is one close to our heart. For over 30 years we have highlighted industry talent from graduate to the exec team. Your HR/ People and Culture team are strategic leaders who drive organisational change, foster innovation, and build resilient, agile teams.

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  • We recruit Supply Chain, Operations, and Procurement, covering roles from warehouse leadership to executive positions. Our expertise ensures we secure top talent and leaders who drive best practices, transform businesses, and set strategic direction.

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  • Whether you're just beginning your job search or nearing the final stages, we offer comprehensive job search coaching tailored to your needs. Our services include:

    • CV development – ensuring that you have a comprehensive CV that gets you to interview stage!

    • Interview coaching including personalized practice questions, and support with crafting your elevator pitch. Developing a CV to align with the market.

    • Designing a standout cover letter. 

    • Optimising your LinkedIn profile, and enhancing your networking strategies with a planned approach. 

    With ongoing support and feedback throughout your job search, we’re here to help you regain your interview confidence and land your dream role.

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  • Can your team identify talent? We provide personalized interview coaching for line managers, offering tailored interview guides and in-house support. Our coaching covers interview structure, techniques, and BEI skills to help evaluate potential team members effectively. 

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  • Embarking on a career transition can be daunting, but offering outplacement services ensures employees are supported throughout the process, protecting your employer brand, and demonstrating care and diligence to your remaining team members.

    Our coaching-driven approach is designed to help individuals identify new opportunities and navigate career changes with confidence. What sets us apart is our commitment to providing ongoing support with no time limits. Once the initial coaching sessions are complete, we remain available to offer guidance and advice until your employee successfully secures a new role.

    With a unique blend of recruitment, outplacement, coaching, and psychometric evaluation expertise, we are perfectly positioned to help your team find their next career opportunity. We provide personalized, continuous support, from tailored resume writing and interview coaching to LinkedIn optimization and psychometric assessments. Our goal is to ensure your employees feel empowered throughout their transition, with the experience and resources needed to succeed—no matter how long it takes.

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  • We are certified assessors of Hogan’s psychometric tools, which provide valuable insights to enhance self-awareness, identify potential career derailers, and foster professional growth. Their assessments focus on three key areas: the Hogan Personality Inventory (HPI™) to highlight strengths and optimal behaviours, the Hogan Development Survey (HDS™) to identify stress-induced behaviours that may derail success, and the Hogan Motives, Values, Preferences Inventory (MVPI™) to align career goals with core values and Hogan assessments help leaders understand their strengths, challenges, and values, supporting proactive development and informed decision-making. These tools are available as part of an executive search process, outplacement services, or career coaching.

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Meet the Team

  • "I have been partnering with Rachel over several decades for my recruitment projects. During each engagement she has taken the time to understand our business; needs and culture, provided a range of high-quality candidates that has ultimately led us to successfully securing outstanding talent for our organisations. I highly recommend Rachel as an industry leading search consultant."

    Jason - Director

  • “We received excellent service from Devereux Consulting. Super fast, excellent candidate and great hire in less than 2 weeks! Would definitely recommend.”

    — LEANNE, EMPLOYER

  • "Great communication, easy to chat with and full of information. They really helped set me up witth the perfect job and I am very grateful "

    — SHANE, CANDIDATE

  • "I have worked with Rachel on multiple roles and strategic searches, and the outcomes have always been outstanding. Rachel is an excellent listener and has a deep understanding of the subtleties of the role, the culture of the organization, and the attributes required for the position. I greatly admire Rachel’s dedication to finding the right talent to help us reach the next stage of our growth. She is dedicated, personable, smart, and efficient. I would not hesitate to work with her again or recommend her."

    Alex - Managing Director

  • "Lara's communication and planning meant that we knew everything was in hand during the process. It's tough to fill senior roles in the regions and it was great to get a result first attempt. Thank you Lara"

    — RACHEL, EMPLOYER

  • "Lara is an expert in her field, she understood the brief and worked hard to ensure candidates and us were right for one another at the time of longlist. Lara is flexible in her communication, honest and clear about what is realistic and has represented our company beautifully. Its been a pleasure to work with Lara again!"

    Privani, Employer

  • "Having been both a Candidate and Client with Rachel I have experienced the process from both perspectives. Rachel’s ability to match people with Businesses is outstanding as she quickly determines skills required, ability for growth, personality and fit for a business. Rachel works with pace and clarity delivering options and solutions in a timely manner. With a wealth experience and easy to work with I would highly recommend her to both Businesses and Candidates alike."

    Nicky - Head of Marketing

  • I would not hesitate to recommend Rachel at Devereux Clayton & Partners as a trusted partner for critical senior hires. She delivered an exceptional outcome in sourcing a high-calibre senior strategy leader, demonstrating a deep understanding of both the role requirements and the broader organisational context. Throughout the engagement, communication was exemplary; clear, timely, and proactive at every stage of the process. She managed stakeholders effectively, provided thoughtful market insights, and ensured complete transparency from initial brief through to final appointment. The attention to detail was equally impressive, with thorough candidate assessment, well-prepared shortlists, and rigorous follow-up that inspired confidence in every recommendation made. The combination of strategic insight, disciplined execution, and outstanding professionalism sets this firm apart and look forward to engaging with them again in the future.

    Hannah, Chief People Officer

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