{"id":159,"date":"2025-03-19T06:40:42","date_gmt":"2025-03-19T06:40:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magnetic.ap.applyflow.com\/?page_id=159"},"modified":"2026-05-08T04:52:57","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T04:52:57","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bemagnetic.co.nz\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- Header Starts Here -->\n                  <h1>\n            We&#8217;re in the business of connection          <\/h1>\n                          \n            Magnetic builds relationships to bring the right talent and employers together.          \n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/magnetic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Illustrations-5.svg\" alt=\"Hero Banner Image\" \/>\n<!-- Hero Banner Ends Here --><!-- Image + Textblock Starts Here -->\n                          <p>OUR PURPOSE<\/p>\n                                      <h2>\n                Connecting brilliant people with forward-thinking businesses to drive mutual growth              <\/h2>\n                          <h6>\n                At Magnetic, we support a thriving economy by connecting professionals and employers who can grow together.              <\/h6>\n                                      \n                We empower leading industries by matching forward-thinking businesses with adaptable talent who embrace the future of work. Our mission is to create partnerships that foster evolution and success.              \n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/magnetic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/magnetic-field-2.svg\" alt=\"Banner Image\" \/>\n<!-- Image + Textblock Ends Here --><!-- Team Overview Module Starts Here -->\n                          <p>Team Members<\/p>\n                                      <h2>Meet the professionals<\/h2>\n                  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/magnetic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Nicole-Final-Version.png\" alt=\"Nicole Amundsen\"\/>\n                  <h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemagnetic.co.nz\/team-member\/nicole-amundsen\/\">Nicole Amundsen<\/a><\/h3>\n                                      <h5>Client Solutions Manager<\/h5>\n                                      Nicole is a Client Solutions Manager at Magnetic who brings an energetic, people-focused approach to recruitment and client management. Specialising in professional services recruitment, with a focus on temporary and contract recruitment support.\n                                              <a href=\"tel:027 215 6899\" target=\"_blank\">\n                        <\/a>\n                                                                    <a href=\"mailto:nicole@bemagnetic.co.nz\" target=\"_blank\">\n                        <\/a>\n                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nicole-amundsen-02890123b\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                        <\/a>\n                  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/magnetic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Headshot-BW-e1770263819913.jpg\" alt=\"Jackie Findlay\"\/>\n                  <h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemagnetic.co.nz\/team-member\/1111\/\">Jackie Findlay<\/a><\/h3>\n                                      <h5>Senior Recruitment Consultant &#8211; Permanent<\/h5>\n                                      Jackie supports clients and candidates across the South Island, delivering professional and technical recruitment with care, clarity, and consistency.\n                                              <a href=\"tel:64 27 284 6515\" target=\"_blank\">\n                        <\/a>\n                                                                    <a href=\"mailto:jackie@bemagnetic.co.nz\" target=\"_blank\">\n                        <\/a>\n                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jackie-findlay-722ab596\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                        <\/a>\n                  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/magnetic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Tessa-headshot.png\" alt=\"Tessa Key\"\/>\n                  <h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemagnetic.co.nz\/team-member\/1100\/\">Tessa Key<\/a><\/h3>\n                                      <h5>Senior Recruitment Consultant &#8211; Permanent<\/h5>\n                                      Tessa brings a consultative, relationship-led approach to connecting people and businesses for long-term success.\n                                              <a href=\"tel:027 222 8837\" target=\"_blank\">\n                        <\/a>\n                                                                    <a href=\"mailto:tessa@bemagnetic.co.nz\" target=\"_blank\">\n                        <\/a>\n                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/tessa-key-0883bb11b\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                        <\/a>\n                  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/magnetic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Jonathon-Holder-BW-1.jpg\" alt=\"Jonathon Holder\"\/>\n                  <h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemagnetic.co.nz\/team-member\/jonathon-holder\/\">Jonathon Holder<\/a><\/h3>\n                                      <h5>Senior Recruitment Consultant &#8211; Contracts<\/h5>\n                                      Jono is focused on contracting across infrastructure and asset maintenance, leveraging Navy and marine engineering experience to support safe, skilled project delivery.\n                                              <a href=\"tel:64 27 215 0478\" target=\"_blank\">\n                        <\/a>\n                                                                    <a href=\"mailto:jonathon@bemagnetic.co.nz\" target=\"_blank\">\n                        <\/a>\n                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jonathon-holder-56a063159\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                        <\/a>\n                  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/magnetic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_0059-BW.jpg\" alt=\"Debbie Cathro\"\/>\n                  <h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemagnetic.co.nz\/team-member\/debbie-cathro\/\">Debbie Cathro<\/a><\/h3>\n                                      <h5>Senior Recruitment Consultant &#8211; Permanent<\/h5>\n                                      Debbie brings a unique perspective to recruitment, with over a decade working across industry training and vocational education prior to moving into technical recruitment.\n                                              <a href=\"tel:64 21 314 683\" target=\"_blank\">\n                        <\/a>\n                                                                    <a href=\"mailto:debbie@bemagnetic.co.nz\" target=\"_blank\">\n                        <\/a>\n                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/debbie-cathro-97577517\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                        <\/a>\n                  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/magnetic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Troy.png\" alt=\"Troy Thurston \"\/>\n                  <h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemagnetic.co.nz\/team-member\/troy-thurston\/\">Troy Thurston <\/a><\/h3>\n                                      <h5>General Manager &#8211; Auckland &amp; Permanent<\/h5>\n                                      With a career spanning over a decade in the recruitment industry, Troy leads the team at Magnetic, bringing a wealth of experience and a passion for connecting talent with opportunity. \n                                              <a href=\"tel:64 204 178 6250\" target=\"_blank\">\n                        <\/a>\n                                                                    <a href=\"mailto:troy@bemagnetic.co.nz\" target=\"_blank\">\n                        <\/a>\n                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/linkedin.com\/in\/troy-thurston-06ab8447\" target=\"_blank\">\n                        <\/a>\n                  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/magnetic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kat.png\" alt=\"Kat van der Walt\"\/>\n                  <h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bemagnetic.co.nz\/team-member\/kat-van-der-walt\/\">Kat van der Walt<\/a><\/h3>\n                                      <h5>Senior Consultant<\/h5>\n                                      Kat brings a wealth of experience in recruitment and talent acquisition, aligning seamlessly with Magnetic&#8217;s mission to connect top talent with leading industries. \n                                              <a href=\"tel:64 21 222 8454\" target=\"_blank\">\n                        <\/a>\n                                                                    <a href=\"mailto:kat@bemagnetic.co.nz\" target=\"_blank\">\n                        <\/a>\n                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/katherinevanderwalt\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                        <\/a>\n<!-- Team Overview Ends Starts Here --><!-- Image + Textblock Starts Here -->\n                          <p>VALUES<\/p>\n                                      <h2>\n                What makes us Magnetic              <\/h2>\n                                      \n                Our values aren&#8217;t just something we put on a wall &#8211; they&#8217;re how we approach every conversation, every search, and every match we make. They&#8217;re the foundation of relationships that aren&#8217;t just transactional, but truly transformative.              \n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/magnetic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Group-5172474-1.svg\" alt=\"We look beyond\" \/>\n                                      <h5>We look beyond<\/h5>\n                                                        <p>We are curious and open-minded. We explore beyond the job title or brief to understand what drives people and organisations. We discover needs others overlook and connect ideas others miss.<\/p>\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/magnetic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Group-5171806-1.svg\" alt=\"We reach higher\" \/>\n                                      <h5>We reach higher<\/h5>\n                                                        <p>We are motivated by the impact we can make. We don&#8217;t settle for good enough &#8211; we define what great looks like and push to get there. We back ourselves and each other to lift the standard.<\/p>\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/magnetic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Group-5172507-1.svg\" alt=\"We thrive on change\" \/>\n                                      <h5>We thrive on change<\/h5>\n                                                        <p>We are tenacious in the face of complexity. We adapt, we persist, and we find a way forward. Whether we&#8217;re designing a new solution or responding to change, we bring energy, creativity, and clarity.<\/p>\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/magnetic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Group-5171638.svg\" alt=\"We get it done\" \/>\n                                      <h5>We get it done<\/h5>\n                                                        <p>We exist to achieve meaningful results. We own our outcomes, follow through on promises, and do what it takes to deliver. We focus on value &#8211; for our clients, our candidates, and our team.<\/p>\n<!-- Image + Textblock Ends Here --><!-- Image + Textblock Starts Here -->\n                          <p>Tailored recruitment and talent solutions<\/p>\n                                      <h2>\n                We deliver tailored solutions that connect future-ready talent with the roles that matter most              <\/h2>\n                          <h6>\n                At Magnetic, we go beyond job titles              <\/h6>\n                                      \n                Partnering with clients to understand their business, their industry, and the challenges that lay ahead. We tailor every search to your unique context, ensuring you secure professionals who can drive long-term growth, adaptability, and success.              \n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/magnetic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/magnetic-field-3.svg\" alt=\"Banner Image\" \/>\n<!-- Image + Textblock Ends Here --><!-- Image + Textblock Starts Here -->\n                          <p>PART OF TALENTIA LIMITED<\/p>\n                                      <h2>\n                Building on deep experience              <\/h2>\n                                      \n                Magnetic was founded in 2024 as a new business within the Talentia Group. Working closely with employers across many industries and sectors, we could see the need for a new approach to recruitment for key senior roles.              \n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.talentia.co.nz\/\">\n                Visit Talentia              <\/a>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/magnetic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/magnetic-field-4.svg\" alt=\"Banner Image\" \/>\n<!-- Image + Textblock Ends Here --><!-- CTA Module Frontend Start -->\n            <a href=\"\/jobs\">\n                <h2>\n                  Your connection to future&#8209;focused employers.                <\/h2>\n                    See all roles                  \n            <\/a>\n            <a href=\"\/contact-us\">\n                <h2>\n                  Your strategic partner for vision&#8209;aligned talent.                <\/h2>\n                    Let&#039;s talk                  \n            <\/a>\n<!-- CTA Module Frontend End -->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;re in the business of connection Magnetic builds relationships to bring the right talent and employers together. 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