Meet the ConsultingHQ HR support team!

Our team of expert consultants work with clients all around New Zealand as your HR support team

About ConsultingHQ

ConsultingHQ provides HR advice and software to medium-sized businesses throughout New Zealand.

We’re NZ owned and operated, and have been providing HR support services for 15 years.

Our HR support team has over 118 years combined experienced, and are here to help with regular, proactive HR business support, as well as assisting with any urgent HR situations.

Consulting HQ is part of People Inc Group

People Inc Group is your one-stop shop for all your people needs:

Our values

We’re passionate about what we do, and getting great results for our clients. This is what we stand for across the People Inc Group of businesses:

We care about both our clients and candidates
We collaborate with clients and partners
We inspire each other and our clients

We are solution focused
We are agile in providing practical solutions
We are disciplined

ConsultingHQ Team

Meet our experienced HR support team:

Tanya is a member of the Institute of Directors, she has a BA, a Certificate In Small Business Management and Money Management and has taught Small Business Management to entrepreneurs. Tanya is accredited in Career Development and Psychometric profiling and is completing her Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resources.

Being part of the team and understanding where the business has been, where it is now and where it is heading is crucial for the HR strategy we implement, as is having great relationships with all of the members of her clients’ businesses.

Working as an HR partner is incredibly rewarding, we get to play an integral role in these businesses assisting to achieve growth targets and identifying and improving efficiencies. Managing people is a complex task at the best of times and coaching our clients on how to best approach situations and seeing results is wonderful!

There are no two days the same in what we do which is what I love!

Working with Leadership teams and building their capability to drive high performing teams is a strong focus and she is passionate about client service and optimising business results.

She has extensive knowledge in change management, strategy implementation, employee engagement and communication, leadership development, learning and development and coaching. Vanessa enjoys working alongside clients to understand their business goals and partnering with them to engage their teams to achieve results.

With a Bachelor of Business: Management and Marketing, Mark has extensive experience managing complex employment matters such as disciplinary procedures, grievances, and performance management. His expertise helps businesses navigate challenges with confidence while ensuring fairness and legal compliance.

In addition to specialising in employment relations, Mark is skilled across end-to-end HR processes, including recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, performance management, and policy development. He takes a strategic yet practical approach to aligning people strategies with business goals and fostering inclusive, high-performing workplace cultures.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Psychology, which sparked her interest in how people work, communicate, and succeed as part of a team.

She’s known for her can-do attitude and eye for detail, as well as the way she works alongside others to get things done properly. Lynik enjoys being part of a team and takes pride in following things through, making sure nothing gets missed along the way. Her calm, caring approach makes her a great support to both the team and the clients we work with.

Based in Snell’s Beach, Lynik enjoys modern dance, crochet, and spending time out in nature.

Rachael and her husband live in Algies Bay, Warkworth, where they love to entertain and enjoy the sea views over the bay. She has a love for the water, mainly through yacht racing and cruising, and more recently from exploring Kawau Bay and the Hauraki Gulf on their Sealegs.

Marketing Team

She specialises in copywriting and on-page content, and oversees everything from strategy to execution to keep our marketing focused, consistent, and effective.

In 2023, Chen’s work in marketing won the Authentic and Inspiring Online Presence Award at the Australian Tradies in Business Excellence Awards. Her work is known for its strong strategy, clear storytelling, and consistent execution. She has also received multiple accolades, including Employee of the Year, Star Employee of the Month, and Top Trainee. Chen brings a balance of creativity and strategy to every project, helping brands communicate with clarity, purpose, and heart.