Career Specialist
PMCDAA, HRNZ and CATE
CareerEQ Director, Principal Consultant & Career Alchemist.
Since starting in the careers industry in 2000, Kaye has supported 1000s of people with quality career support and coaching. Years of career and leadership coaching, supporting organisations through change and delivering redundancy support and career development programmes gives Kaye a level of expertise rarely found. She has worked with individuals at all stages of life and career seniority to be more effective at work and manage work transitions.
Since 2021, Kaye has developed three online career self-assessments, providing a framework for career conversations that support individuals in making informed career and study choices, and transitioning into roles that best suit them. Kaye has trained numerous career practitioners across New Zealand and Australia in using these resources.
A recognised career specialist, Kaye is regularly sought after for interviews and articles on career trends and job markets. She has been featured in the NBR, TVNZ's Breakfast, and various publications. Kaye has also appeared on Radio Live, Nine to Noon with Kathryn Ryan, and Afternoons with Jim Mora, discussing workforce trends and career issues.
Kaye Avery
On-going learning and development
Kaye is dedicated to continuous learning, with a strong interest in psychology, sociology, and the future of work. She is a Master NLP Practitioner, holds a Graduate Diploma in Career Development, and has certificates in Advanced Supervision (NZAC) and Enhanced Relationship Skills (Imago Institute). Kaye is also a certified Myers-Briggs practitioner and completed a research project in 2010 as part of her Master’s in Career Development.
Kaye is a professional member of the Career Development Association of Australia (CDAA), Asia Pacific Career Development Association (APCDA), and CATE (Careers and Transition in Education).
Kaye’s Approach
“Although most of my work involves managing the practice and developing new resources, I occasionally take on coaching clients. I find the coaching process to be alchemical—turning challenges, experiences, or unhelpful self-perceptions into new paths forward that are better than we could have imagined.”
Testimonial
“In looking back, I realise that the coaching I received from Kaye during my transition from redundancy to ‘career longevity’ was transformative. The CareerEQ tool and Kaye’s insights revealed my unique pathways and skills, enabling me to pivot at 60 into a job I love, where I feel valued, am still learning, and have time for the things I enjoy.”
— Maureen
Call Kaye on 0064 21474765