SWR Group

SWR Group is one of New Zealand's most experienced executive and specialist search teams, established through the merger of SandriWalsh and Rosenberg Executive Search. The company specialises in identifying and appointing leaders who drive real impact on New Zealand's leadership landscape. With a team of seasoned directors and consultants, SWR Group combines deep industry knowledge, extensive national networks and rigorous research capabilities to deliver proven results for boards and senior leadership teams seeking top-tier talent. The firm's approach centres on direct partnership with clients, ensuring that decision-makers work closely with the business partners themselves rather than intermediaries.

SWR Group serves a diverse range of sectors including the not-for-profit and NGO sector, healthcare and medical professions, education and training, transport and infrastructure, financial services, and public sector organisations. The company has successfully placed Chief Executives and senior leaders across Water Safety New Zealand, the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners, the New Zealand Rural General Practice Network, KiwiRail, the Deaf Aotearoa Group, and numerous other organisations. Their expertise spans C-suite appointments, specialist and technical roles, and complex senior management placements that require both commercial acumen and sector-specific knowledge.

Based in Wellington and Auckland, SWR Group operates nationally across New Zealand and maintains international reach through partnership with The Taplow Group, represented in over 24 countries. The company's competitive advantage lies in its combination of experience, research capability, technology infrastructure and global connections. Clients choose SWR Group for their proven track record in identifying leaders who not only deliver results but also align with organisational vision and values, supported by a team that brings decades of collective experience in executive search, human resources, and senior-level recruitment across multiple industries and sectors.