Nick Coster
General Manager
Nick is No8HR's General Manager and leads its recruitment offering bringing expertise in Executive, Senior, B2B and operational search across New Zealand’s Primary Sector.
Nick has strong ties to the rural community through his own farming interests and throughout his career, Nick has consistently demonstrated his ability to deliver results through his commercial approach and keen eye for identifying growth opportunities.
029 222 0019 nick@no8hr.com
Louise Cocks
People Specialist
Louise has over 15 years' experience providing specialist HR knowledge, training and advice across various sectors and industries. You name it, Louise has probably come across it and nothing phases her.
She has a passion for finding solutions to a variety of challenges, and pro-actively works with businesses to set the culture and processes that will improve performance and support a great workplace.
Speak to Louise today if optimising people performance is a priority for you.
021 144 1996 louise@no8hr.com
Lee Astridge
Performance & Strategy
If you're looking to develop your understanding of the people possibilities in your business, Lee can help.
As one of the founders of No8HR Lee understands what it means to be a business owner as well as bringing years ) of experience in leadership, HR and people development roles. This includes global experience gained in a range of roles across senior leadership, governance, operational board and management.
Lee has a strong reputation nationally for both her professional expertise and her abilities as a motivational speaker and facilitator.
021 544 020 lee@no8hr.com
Nicola van Dorsten
Recruitment Specialist
Nicola’s experience in the agricultural industry spans over 16years, both as a farmer and a rural professional, it provides her with deep insight into the daily challenges farmers face and the complexities of running successful agricultural businesses.
Her expertise in talent development and strategic initiatives is complemented by her ability to understand diverse perspectives and foster collaboration. Nicola’s forward-thinking approach and strong values make her an insightful team member to champion your business through the recruitment process.
021 477 605 nicola@no8hr.com
Becs Dondertman
HR, H&S and Wellness
Passionate, pragmatic and proven. Words that often don't go together, but that's what you've got in Becs.
If you're looking for advice and support from someone who's been there, done that, then you need to consider her wide ranging experience; as well as having farmed herself in the Manawatu, Hawkes Bay, Tasmania and Canterbury (where she is currently farming), Becs' experience includes Health & Wellbeing Lead, Sustainability Manager, Independent Farm Consultant, People Consultant, governance rolls...
...you name it, Becs has done it !
021 869 363 becs@no8hr.com
Philippa Stephens
Payroll Specialist
From advice on what to pay, when to pay, managing tricky payroll questions and how to translate Wages Act legislation into understandable actions, Philippa has it covered.
Philippa has worked for large multifarm groups giving her hands on experience in all facets of people, payroll, Health & Safety and financial areas of the business.
Always keen to help and find a solution that works for everyone and to give you a level of “comfort” around your payroll and HR requirements, Philippa believes that managing Payroll and HR shouldn’t be like going to the dentist!
021 477 121 philippa@no8hr.com ni
Toni Trusler
Business Manager
Toni is a skilled organiser of people and things, instinctively knowing what needs doing to keep the team on course and going well. And these are talents she brings to her advice for your business. Whether it's strategy, HR or recruitment, Toni will help you have your ship sailing in the right direction in no time.
Her experience in large-scale global businesses as well as the not for profit and small industry sectors, combined with the reality of running a farm in New Zealand, means she understands what it takes when it comes to making a business work, whatever the scale.
027 599 8909 toni@no8hr.com
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