Our People

Marc Schmid, Director
Marc has twenty years’ experience in consulting and leadership roles in the public and private sector’s. Having held several senior leadership and advisory roles in the Defence Force, Accident Compensation Corporation, New Zealand Police and the Earthquake Commission, Marc understands first-hand what organisations are looking for when building high performing, diverse and inclusive teams. Marc maintains his affiliation to Ngāti Tumatauenga.

Kirsty Brown, Director
Kirsty brings over 18 years of industry experience, including nine years as a Principal Consultant at H2R Consulting and seven years as a Principal Consultant with The Johnson Group.
As a Director at Rothley her focus is on growing our business and delivering leadership search assignments across government, private sector, and not-for-profit organisations. Since joining Rothley, Kirsty has delivered some of the toughest executive assignments, including concurrent searches for three Deputy Secretary roles. Kirsty also spent some time as a Contractor leading the recruitment and selection processes for the Policy, Legal, and Finance portfolios at Oranga Tamariki providing her with valuable experience within government.
Outside of work she has three lovely children who keep her entertained (and busy!)

Hayley Gallagher, Principal Consultant – Accounting & Finance
Hayley is an experienced recruitment professional specialising in Accounting and Finance. With over 9 years in the industry, Hayley has built a strong track record of success across both permanent and contract placements. She has honed her expertise working initially in London before returning to Wellington, where she developed a deep understanding of the sector’s demands and the talent required to meet them. Known for her consultative approach, she is committed to providing tailored recruitment solutions that meet both client and candidate needs.

Hannah Anderson, Associate
Hannah has a background in consumer and market research, with more than 15 years’ experience working in an agency with both public and private sector clients, and in-house at an energy company. Using her ability to translate data and information into actionable insights, Hannah is driven to understand customer and business needs to create great customer experience. Hannah has joined Rothley as an Associate and brings a focus to our research-led approach, and a commitment to a valuable client and candidate experience.