About us

For more than 18 years, we’ve been helping businesses and professionals find their perfect match. Based in Christchurch, but with reach across New Zealand and beyond, we know what it takes to connect the right people with the right opportunities. Our values-driven approach, and combined expertise enable us to build relationships and partnerships that last.

The Decipher difference

We take the time to truly understand both our clients and candidates, turning over every stone to find the best fit, not just the first fit. With us, you’ll never receive a list of candidates without context. Instead, we deliver carefully curated shortlists, insights and the confidence that every person we recommend is someone we genuinely understand.

For job seekers, we know the search can feel overwhelming. That’s why we take the time to understand what matters to you – your skills, goals and the kind of environment where you’ll thrive. We don’t just “put you forward”, we champion you for roles that genuinely fit.

The values that drive us – recruitment with heart

Relentless teamwork

We are collaborators and know we are always better together.

Do the right thing

Integrity is at the heart of everything we do. The right thing is the only thing.

Exceptional outcomes through partnerships

We partner with stakeholders to create the best outcomes, without exception.

We deeply care

About our colleagues, candidates, clients and communities.

Decipher doing good

We believe recruitment should be about more than just business; it should leave a positive mark on the community.

Decipher Group proudly supports the Māia Health Foundation, contributing vital fundraising support. We also provide sponsorship and pro bono contributions to community and sporting groups.

Our team invests up to 10 hours each month offering free career development advice, leadership coaching, and recruitment support to graduates and senior professionals.

On behalf of our valued clients, for every candidate our team help place, we donate to Trees That Count, which means a native tree is planted in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Because making a difference and giving back matters, to us, to our candidates, and to our community.

Meet the team

Team member 1

Leanne Crozier

Director & Co-Founder
021 245 2224
Team member 2

Lisa Edwards

Senior Business Partner
021 240 4410
Team member 3

Sara Syme

Business Operations Manager
021 352 611
Team member 4

Sarcha Every

Director & Co-Founder
021 245 2225