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KAUPAPA DIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT
At Mana Mahi, we are driven by a deep commitment to creating meaningful employment pathways that not only serve our clients but also reflect the diverse communities we belong to. Our kaupapa is built on the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ensuring that recruitment processes are culturally respectful, safe, and grounded in best practice. We believe in the power of whakawhanaungatanga – building strong, authentic relationships – and are passionate about shaping an employment landscape that truly reflects the diversity of Aotearoa. We ensuring that both candidates and clients are supported with care, respect, and integrity.
WHAT WE OFFER
FULL CYCLE RECRUITMENT
With a bespoke approach tailored to your needs, we specialise in both hard-to-fill specialist roles and high-volume hiring across all levels, from entry-level positions to executive recruitment. With a strong foundation in both in-house and agency recruitment, we bring a unique perspective that combines an understanding of internal organisational needs with the agility and reach of the agency landscape.
Our extensive experience spans a range of sectors, including professional services such as engineering, legal, and finance, as well as education, research, Māori trusts, iwi, and hapū. We deliver tailored recruitment solutions that not only meet but anticipate client expectations. By aligning recruitment strategies with your organisational goals and values, we ensure a seamless and impactful hiring experience, customised for your unique challenges and aspirations.
TE AO MĀORI
RECRUITMENT CONSULTING
We empower organisations to integrate Māori values and best practices into their recruitment processes. We provide expert guidance on creating culturally inclusive strategies, building meaningful relationships with Māori communities, and fostering environments where Māori talent can thrive. By embedding tikanga and kaupapa Māori principles, we help you with attraction, engagement, and retention.
Our support can be tailored to any stage of your recruitment process, offering tools, processes, and insights to enhance your approach. This includes conducting recruitment readiness assessments, such as a Te Ao Māori Recruitment Warrant of Fitness (WOF), to ensure your organisation is prepared to engage authentically and effectively with Māori talent.
JUNELLEKUNIN
NGĀI TE RANGI
NGĀTI PŪKENGA
NGĀTI TŪWHARETOA
Junelle Kunin, of Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Pūkenga, and Ngāti Tūwharetoa, is the founder of Mana Mahi. Born in Rotorua and now residing in Tāmaki Makaurau, she is also a proud Māmā to her young daughter. With nearly two decades of experience, Junelle has worked across generalist HR, organisational development, and talent acquisition. She has led recruitment in sectors like legal, engineering, construction, science, health, and education, always with a foundation in manaakitanga and a commitment to culturally safe practices. Her intuition-led approach is further guided by best practice and continuous learning, ensuring that both clients and candidates are supported with the utmost respect.
Angelareddy
WAIKATO TAINUI
FIJIAN INDIAN
Angela Reddy, of Waikato Tainui and Fijian Indian, was born and raised in West Auckland, where she lives with her two tamariki. With almost 2 decades of extensive recruitment experience, Angela brings a wealth of knowledge from both agency and internal settings. In 2024, she returned to the agency world by joining Mana Mahi, driven by her passion for supporting marginalised communities, especially Māori and Pacific people. Angela holds a high bar of excellence, ensuring every placement is meaningful, and is deeply committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equity in recruitment practices. Guided by the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Angela fosters strong, meaningful connections in every aspect of her work.
Testimonials
"I know Junelle's motivation is very sincere and she wants to help people, especially those who have difficulties, so I am always in support of her. I've said many times, I trust her."
The Dalai Lama
