Meet Our Team

Jeremy Wilson

Director

Jeremy started his recruitment career in 2004 having been previously employed in business development and sales leadership in manufacturing and construction. Initially employed by one of NZ’s most recognised sales recruitment companies Jeremy progressed into management before starting his own enterprise in 2010. Build People was born from Jeremys extensive network of senior leaders and business owners in the building industry, as well as a hugely significant candidate database that only years spent specialising in a market can offer.

When not involved in the pursuit of talent and the running of Build People he enjoys Boxing, Motorsport, target shooting and coaching 1^st 15 Rugby. Jeremy lives in Remuera with his family and is a keen socialiser, most comfortable enjoying a catch up with mates over a wine or two!

Adrienne Gordon

Executive Search Specialist

Adrienne is a boisterous, hugely positive and very professional career recruiter and HR guru with a significant and relevant track record of success. Initially proving her abilities and flair in recruitment across senior roles in Finance and Manufacturing; Adrienne was then hired by Carter Holt to work across talent souring and acquisition across both brands, Packaging and Carters Building Supplies. This latter tenure imbued Adrienne with a fantastic knowledge of the personalities in the building industry. This information as well as Adriennes remarkable drive for results offers our clients a very strong option for approaching and securing the markets top talent.

When not charging around in the market shaking all the right trees Adrienne spends time off with family, dog shows, cycling and as part of the Build People team of course she’s partial to a good glass of Pinot!

Sophia Jeory

Recruitment Specialist

Sophia started with Build People as the Office Manager; supporting a busy team operationally and running around after Jeremy. After a year in this role she felt it was time to become a recruiter and we agreed! 

When Sophia’s not working she spends time off hanging out with friends and family, cooking, hitting the beach (weather permitting) and like the rest of the team enjoys a nice glass of wine!

Bryar Faamalepe

Office Manager

Bryar‘s role here at Build People is to make sure everything in the office is running smoothly and keeping Jeremy in line. With a very laid-back nature and can-do attitude, we think Bryar fits in perfectly with our team here at Build People.

When Bryar’s not running the show, she enjoys being outdoors, hanging with her friends and family, travelling and of course, enjoys a few vinos.

Viviann Kinczyk

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Originally from Sweden and well travelled Viviann brings a breadth of worldly experience to the Build People team! Since stepping foot in New Zealand in 2009, Viviann has gained vital commercial experience within operations, account management and business development. Vivianns own success in sales gives her a unique insight into the different types of sales personalities and skills enabling her to identify performers. By nature a vibrant and confident people person, Viviann will impress with her ability through her assertive and professional approach, to ensure that you will only engage with the best available talent.

Outside of work Viviann is a keen equestrian and enjoys a rural lifestyle. Her true claim to fame comes from her ability to whip up a storm in the kitchen, especially when entertaining!

Geoff Craddock

The Technical Sales Guy

Geoff is a highly skilled and very professional technical sales expert with experience in capital equipment, automation, and high end industrial sales. This knowledge of technical markets, coupled with a very strong understanding of the traits of a successful sales person, give him a very unique and strong selling point to help our clients in these areas. Coming from technical, Geoff is pedantic by nature and this coupled with his highly affable personality imbue him the ability to relate very comfortably to his clients and candidate base.

Geoffs a very keen outdoors man boatie, and having lovingly restored an old Haines Hunter you’ll find him out on the harbor with a fishing rod in one hand and a Panhead Pilsener in the other – that is when his wife Laura and Henry the dog aren’t demanding his attention!

Yvonne Saunders

Recruitment Search Specialist

Yvonne has a strong & successful history working in the Building and Hardware sector across various sales/marketing and management roles.  Having spent 5 years working for a co-operative of independent businesses as well as working as National sales manager in the hardware sector, Yvonne understands the hardware and merchant channel intimately.  Her background running top performing sales teams enables her to seek out the top talent for her clients.  Her Marketing experience and ongoing postgrad study in this field adds an additional facet of expertise to the Build People team.  Outgoing and tenacious by nature, Yvonne builds strong relationships, is well connected in the hardware sector and truly dedicated to getting the best outcomes for both her clients and candidates.

Yvonne has two school age children and as a family enjoy the outdoors, surf, snow and travel. She loves a good Netflix binge and will happily exchange recommendations about the latest and greatest Netflix series!

Chantel Wilson

Administrator

Sally Kilonback

Administrator

Sally's role at Build People is to work with Jeremy on the running of the business and to assist with research when the business is undertaking significant search assignments. An accomplished and well networked business person Sally has worked in Recruitment Administration for 5 years. Prior to this Sally held General Management roles on top of a very successful Sales and Training background.

Sally is a recognised and popular singer and can be found singing for her Jazz band, when not involved with this she is a regular at several coffee spots around Parnell and is a very keen and able DIY'er!