ABOUT US
James People exists to help organisations ATTRACT the best people in the market through professional recruitment, DEVELOP individuals and teams through coaching and training, and RETAIN them through strong leadership, aligned systems and a culture that empowers people to contribute to long-term success.
ATTRACT
To attract the right people in the market through a deeper understanding of potential, culture and capability.
DEVELOP
To develop individuals and teams through coaching, leadership support and professional development.
RETAIN
To retain great people by building aligned, empowered teams and cultures that deliver long-term success.
OUR SERVICES
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Finding the right people has become one of the biggest challenges facing organisations today. Competition for talent, evolving workforce expectations and limited time for internal hiring processes often make recruitment complex and uncertain.
James People provides professional recruitment services designed to help organisations identify and secure the right people for their teams. We take a thoughtful, relationship-driven approach to recruitment - taking the time to understand your organisation, your culture and the type of people who will succeed in your environment.
Through targeted search, candidate screening and cultural insight, we help organisations reduce hiring risk and build teams that contribute meaningfully to long-term success.
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Many organisations struggle to build a reliable entry-level workforce. Traditional recruitment processes often prioritise experience, yet when hiring early-career talent, potential, attitude and motivation are often far more important indicators of success.
James People helps organisations identify and develop emerging talent by connecting businesses with motivated individuals ready to begin their careers. Drawing on experience across youth development, employment services and recruitment, we focus on recognising potential that may otherwise be overlooked.
By helping organisations access and develop early-career talent, we support businesses to build stronger entry-level teams while creating meaningful opportunities for the next generation of workers.
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Recruitment is only the beginning of building a strong organisation. Long-term success depends on leadership, alignment and a workplace culture that enables people to perform at their best.
James People works with leaders and teams to strengthen organisational culture, develop leadership capability and support long-term workforce development. Through coaching, personality insights and organisational advisory, we help businesses create environments where individuals understand their role, feel empowered to contribute and remain engaged in the organisation’s success.
The result is stronger teams, clearer leadership and organisations that are better equipped for sustainable growth.
OUR TEAM
Josh Vossen
M +64 (027)3005169
E josh@jamespeople.nz
Social: Linkedin
Josh has an extensive background leading socially driven employment services across the Waikato, particularly through change. With a Bachelor of Social Science in Psychology, a Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Leadership, and credentials as an accredited Change Manager through APMG and Enneagram Practitioner through iEQ9, he brings a distinctive and high impact perspective to people, performance, and leadership.
Also a Director of Smallpoppy Ltd, Josh works with organisations to build deeper partnerships with their communities, uncovering exceptional and often overlooked talent. He focuses on bridging the gap between community and corporate, while supporting leaders to create genuine alignment and healthy leadership cultures that enable people and performance to thrive.
Clifton Strengths:
Responsibility | Restorative | Analytical | Relator | Discipline
Brieana Coulter
M +64 (0)279133877
E brieana@jamespeople.nz
Social: Linkedin
Brieana brings a strong background in people & culture. She has worked across the construction and utilities industries, partnering closely with leaders at all levels to deliver practical, people-focused solutions. Her experience spans the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and change management through to remuneration reviews and payroll.
She has led a range of impactful initiatives, including developing DEI strategies, implementing leadership development programmes, and contributing to forward-thinking projects like a four-day work week. She enjoys working alongside leaders and teams to strengthen culture and create environments where people feel supported to do their best work.
Clifton Strengths:
Relator | Developer | Empathy | Learner | Belief
