JacksonStone & Partners

What JacksonStone & Partners does

JacksonStone & Partners is a New Zealand executive search and recruitment firm founded in 2011 and headquartered in Wellington, with a second office in Auckland. It specializes in board, C-suite, and senior specialist placements across the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors, and operates as part of the Accordant Group, New Zealand's largest recruitment company and the only recruiter listed on the NZX. The firm claims working relationships with over 90% of New Zealand government agencies and crown entities and holds preferred supplier status on the All-of-Government Talent Acquisition Services and Consultancy Services panels.

The firm's core offerings are four service lines — Executive Search, Permanent Recruitment, Professional Contractors, and International Search (delivered through CRF Global membership) — plus a dedicated Kaupapa Māori recruitment service that incorporates tikanga and Te Ao Māori principles. It also supports infrastructure, health, education, local government, NFP/NGO and commercial clients, and runs a self-serve job portal alongside consultant-led engagement. Underlying technology is modest: AI tools assist with candidate evaluation under human oversight, the firm maintains a locally-hosted secure candidate database, and it uses LinkedIn analytics and tracking pixels for marketing.

Commercially, JacksonStone & Partners operates as a professional services firm on quote-based, engagement-specific pricing with a 6-month guarantee on executive search placements. Distribution is primarily direct consultant-led sales to enterprise and government buyers, supplemented by the website portal for candidates and referral partnerships (TupuToa, Infrastructure NZ, CRF Global). No revenue, headcount detail beyond 11–50 employees, funding history, or ownership split beyond the Accordant Group parent is publicly disclosed.

Name

JacksonStone & Partners

Legal name

JacksonStone & Partners

Website

https://jacksonstone.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

JacksonStone & Partners is a New Zealand-based executive search and recruitment firm, part of the Accordant Group, placing board, C-suite, and senior specialist candidates across government, commercial, not-for-profit, and Kaupapa Māori sectors in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Search & Recruitment Services

NAICS

Executive Search Services (561312), Employment Placement Agencies (561311)

akta.pro primary industry

C-Suite & Board Search (BPACAAAA)

Keywords

• Executive search services
• Permanent recruitment
• Professional contractor staffing
• Government talent acquisition
• Kaupapa Māori recruitment

Headquarters

HQ city

Wellington

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Executive Search Services: Specialist executive search and recruitment services for board and executive-level positions across public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. The company project manages the entire search process end-to-end.
2. Professional Contractors: Sourcing and matching high-quality contractors for short and medium-term contract assignments. Contractors are placed with client organizations on a contract basis.
3. Permanent Recruitment: Permanent placement services for senior and specialist roles, utilizing extensive specialist networks to bring best talent to client organizations.
4. International Search: International talent search services connecting global talent with opportunities in New Zealand and Pacific Islands, including assisting Kiwis to return home.
5. All-of-Government Panel Services: Talent Acquisition Services and Consultancy Services provided to government agencies through All-of-Government panels.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

JacksonStone & Partners is an executive search and recruitment firm that project-manages end-to-end hiring for board, executive, and senior specialist roles. Core services include Executive Search, Permanent Recruitment, Professional Contractor staffing, and International Search via CRF Global, with a dedicated Kaupapa Māori recruitment practice. All delivery is led by senior consultants operating across the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors in New Zealand and the Pacific.

Product overview

JacksonStone & Partners is an executive search and recruitment firm offering a portfolio of human-centered professional services. The core offerings include Executive Search for board and executive-level appointments, Professional Contractors for temporary staffing needs, Permanent Recruitment for long-term placements, and International Search for global talent acquisition. The firm also operates a specialized Kaupapa Māori Recruitment service that incorporates tikanga and cultural principles for Māori and public sector organisations. All services are delivered through experienced senior consultants with extensive sector expertise and networks across New Zealand. The company is part of The Accordant Group, the only recruiter listed on the NZX.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Executive Search Board and executive-level search and recruitment service for the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors, delivered by senior consultants using extensive local and international networks to source high-calibre leaders with the right experience and culture fit.
• Permanent Recruitment Senior consultant-led permanent appointment service that leverages extensive specialist networks to bring the best available market talent to client organisations for long-term hires.
• Professional Contractors Sourcing and matching of high-quality contractors for short and medium-term contract assignments, with consultants ensuring seamless integration with the client organisation's operating and team environment.
• International Search Cross-border talent search service enabled by CRF Global Membership that connects global talent with opportunities in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, including assisting Kiwis to return home.
• Kaupapa Māori Recruitment Māori-centric executive search and recruitment service incorporating tikanga and a respectful understanding of Te Ao Māori, supporting executive, board, trustee, and specialised kaupapa Māori role appointments for public sector and Māori organisations.
• All-of-Government Recruitment and Consultancy Services Panel-based delivery of Talent Acquisition Services and Consultancy Services to New Zealand government agencies and crown entities through the All-of-Government supplier panels.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6-month guarantee for search candidates, providing confidence in placement quality.

Named customers13 records

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Accordant GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJacksonStone & Partners is part of the Accordant Group, described as the largest recruitment company in New Zealand and the only recruiter listed on the NZX. Within the group, there are six recruitment brands each holding an enviable position in their market. This parent company structure provides strategic backing and brand portfolio strength.
• TupuToacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTupuToa is a scholarship partner of JacksonStone & Partners. TupuToa programmes support the increase of Māori and Pacific representation in leadership positions in the corporate sector. JacksonStone has partnered with TupuToa to make a small contribution to developing Māori talent, hosting interns through the programme. The partnership supports diversity and inclusion in executive recruitment.
• All-of-Government Talent Acquisition Services PanelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJacksonStone & Partners is a supplier on the All-of-Government Talent Acquisition Services panel, enabling them to provide recruitment solutions tailored for all of government and helping them achieve broader outcome goals through hiring initiatives.
• All-of-Government Consultancy Services PanelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJacksonStone & Partners is a supplier on the All-of-Government Consultancy Services panel, providing consultancy services to government agencies as part of their broader engagement with the public sector.
• Infrastructure NZminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJacksonStone & Partners maintains membership in Infrastructure NZ, supporting their strong connection to the infrastructure sector and enabling access to industry networks and expertise when recruiting for infrastructure roles.
• CRF GlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCRF Global membership enables JacksonStone & Partners to offer international search services, connecting global talent with opportunities in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. The partnership allows them to assist Kiwis returning home and source international talent for local roles.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Korn Ferry: Global organisational consulting firm combining executive search with talent advisory and RPO, representing a scaled incumbent that competes for the same senior leadership mandates in Australasia.
• Egon Zehnder: Global executive search and leadership advisory firm operating across APAC, competing directly for senior executive appointments in sectors such as government, infrastructure and health where JacksonStone is active.
• Heidrick & Struggles: Global executive search and leadership advisory firm competing for the same C-suite and board-level mandates JacksonStone pursues, particularly for multinational and large-cap clients operating in Australasia.
• Spencer Stuart: Global executive search firm serving large-cap boards and CEOs, overlapping with JacksonStone's premium executive search offering for major NZ enterprises and government clients.

Direct peers

• Beyond Recruitment: New Zealand-based recruitment and executive search firm operating across multiple sectors and government clients with comparable permanent and contract placement offerings.
• Madison Recruitment: NZ-headquartered recruitment firm providing permanent, contract and executive search services across government, commercial and not-for-profit sectors—directly overlapping JacksonStone's core verticals.
• Robert Walters New Zealand: Global professional recruitment and executive search brand with NZ operations focused on mid-to-senior permanent and contract placements across similar verticals.
• Hudson New Zealand: Asia-Pacific recruitment and talent solutions firm with NZ operations providing permanent, contract and executive recruitment across government and commercial sectors.
• Hays New Zealand: Global recruitment firm with established NZ presence offering permanent, contract and executive search across the same public, private and not-for-profit segments JacksonStone serves.

Others

• Parker Bridge (Accordant Group sister brand): Sister recruitment brand within the Accordant Group providing NZ contract and permanent placement, enabling portfolio cross-sell but also representing an internal channel-sharing consideration for JacksonStone.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/jacksonstonenz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jacksonstone-and-partners

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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