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Who We Are.

We’re a boutique executive recruitment firm, built on experience, relationships, and results.  Our belief is that hiring should feel straightforward and human - for clients and candidates alike. 

Peters & Co was founded by Leigh Peters-Barrett after more than 20 years in recruitment and leadership.   

Leigh built her career as a senior leader inside organisations such as Lion and 2degrees, before moving into executive search. She understands leadership from both sides of the table. The pressure. The nuance. The importance of getting it right. 

Peters & Co exists to offer a more modern, personal approach to executive and leadership recruitment.  

Meet Our People
Two professionals, a man with a beard and a woman with blonde hair, sit at a table in a meeting room talking with a woman across from them. The woman is smiling, holding a pen, and has a notebook in front of her. There is a laptop in front of the man, and a large green plant in the background.

What We Do.

We recruit executive and leadership roles across New Zealand. Our experience spans a range of sectors and business types, from established organisations to growth-stage companies.  

We move efficiently, without compromising on depth, judgment, or care. 

We partner closely with our clients to: 

  • Define what success looks like in a role 

  • Identify and engage high-quality leaders through targeted search and trusted networks  

  • Deliver thoroughly considered shortlists 

  • Support confident decision-making through to appointment 

Our Services.

Every search is tailored and thoughtfully delivered. No shortcuts. 

01.
Executive & Leadership Recruitment 

We run focused, well-structured searches that find people who can lift capability, lead teams, and support growth.  

02.
Bespoke Market Mapping

If you’re planning a future hire, succession planning, benchmarking, or have a tough-to-fill role, we map the talent market and give you a clear view of who’s out there and what good looks like.  

03.
Interim & Fractional Leadership 

When you need capability quickly or on a flexible basis, we source interim or fractional leaders who can steady-the-ship, build momentum, or bridge a gap while you recruit permanently. 

Why Us?

There are many recruiters, but fewer true partners. 

Clients work with Peters & Co because Leigh and the team understand the realities inside organisations, and what strong leadership looks like in practice.  This is recruitment built on purpose and reputation, not scale. 

  • We give honest, practical advice and stay close to the decision. We’re here to support good outcomes, not push a quick hire. 

  • Years spent inside progressive organisations shape how we work — from how we define a role and assess people, to how we manage the details.

  • Senior appointments carry pressure. We keep momentum without cutting corners. 

  • Our reputation has been built one relationship at a time. We focus on outcomes that stand up long after the placement is made. 

  • "Leigh is awesome to work with. I recommend her to everyone looking for a search partner. "

    Karen Crabb — CEO and Board Director 

  • "Exceptional service from start to finish. The team demonstrated thorough research, a deep understanding of our brief, and a keen awareness of our business dynamics. I would definitely use their services again and highly recommend them to others."

    Phillipa Gimmillaro — Chief People Officer

  • "The team provided us outstanding service and support throughout our CEO appointment, from helping us define the type of candidate we were looking for, detailed industry and candidate search selection and in-depth interviews and assessments. We were presented with high quality candidates and excellent partnering to help select the final candidate. You have found us a fantastic CEO. "

    Bruce Longhurst — Board Director, Super Liquor 

  • "We love working with Leigh due to the ease of doing business and time taken to understand the brief. Communication by Leigh is second to none. "

    Paul Wilcox — Chief Executive Officer, Auckland Thoroughbred Racing and Ellerslie Events Centre 

  • "Leigh is exceptional to deal with and achieves fantastic results."

    Tracy Duthie — General Manager, Coastguard  

Let’s Talk.

If you’re hiring a leader, thinking about what great leadership looks like for your business, or considering your next move, we’d love to talk.

Every conversation starts with listening.