The Kerridge Difference

World Class Leaders in Executive Search

 "We're creating something very special in our industry... challenging the stereotypes and quietly leading a revolution in quality." Peter Kerridge, Director

At Kerridge & Partners we take our work seriously (in a friendly sort of way!)  We embrace an ethos of continuous improvement - simply put, that our best work is always in front of us - and our clients are at the core of all that we do.
We're often asked "What sets you apart from the rest?"

Business Excellence - not just something we talk about
Kerridge & Partners is aligned with the internationally acclaimed Baldrige Criteria - a framework that enables us to continually improve and enhance our business. The Criteria is built upon a set of core values and concepts that include visionary leadership, customer-driven excellence, valuing employees and partners, management by fact, and a focus on results and creating value. We are always on the lookout for ways to improve our business, and we invite our clients to be a part of that process.

Our progress within this framework is such that in 2006 and 2007 we were awarded a New Zealand Business Excellence Award - Bronze, and in 2008 we were awarded a New Zealand Business Excellence Award - Silver, an achievement we are delighted with. 

You know where you stand (all the time!)
We aim to be transparent and open in every one of our interactions, operating in the spirit of "no surprises". 

When we develop our strategy to find your perfect candidate, you're welcome to be as involved as you would like to be.  There's a seat at the table at our brainstorming sessions, and you are welcome any time should you wish to learn about any other part of our processes.  When we receive feedback from the market, we pass it on - exactly as we hear it.  When you engage Kerridge & Partners, you will hear the good and the bad - genuine feedback that you can put to use in your business.

Freedom to Search
To achieve the best results for our clients, we actively limit the number of clients that we engage with in any given business sector to one or two at the most. Through this limitation we avoid conflicts, and keep our hunting ground as rich as possible. 

The end result?  More choice, and better results for our clients.

Handling the really tough assignments
Many clients rely on us for their most complex and senior leadership appointments, requiring  a great deal of insight in the briefing process.  Our experience, combined with our capability for working  internationally, enables Kerridge & Partners to deliver a superb result.  Our team have all worked internationally and are well able to advise candidates offshore about transitioning their career to New Zealand - we are truly international!

Charges
We work to build trusting relationships with our clients.  As part of that trust, we guarantee you that there will be no nasty surprises when you receive our invoice.  You will have a clear understanding of your commitment from the outset. We are very clear on what we charge for, and (just as importantly) what we don't charge for.  For instance we do not mark up expenses for travel; we do not charge a monthly fee; we do not add a margin to advertising expenditure.  You pay us for a result - end of story.

Check, re-check and check again
To call our validation processes thorough would be an understatement.  We know that our clients need the best possible information to make decisions on their leadership appointments.  We work hard to make sure that we have that information, and to ensure its validity. Then when we assess a candidate we complete qualification checks, police checks, and follow up with a comprehensive range of reference checks to build a thorough picture of the person.  Our efforts (well above the industry norm) protect you against bad placements, and give you the knowledge you need to make a great decision.

Last but by no means least...
Our single greatest asset as a business are our people.  The team at Kerridge & Partners genuinely love what they do, and want to do their very best for your business.  Friendly, professional and passionate about great leadership, it's a team with a difference. The best evidence we have that we're on the right track is not just what we have to say, but in the references our clients provide. Our Mission Statement reads  "...enjoying trusting, long term relationships with people who shape New Zealand's leadership landscape."  Every relationship starts somewhere - if we can help you, or you'd just like to learn more about our business, we'd love to hear from you.