Inspiring a More Conscious and Supportive World
through Career Development

Our journey:

CareerEQ is the culmination of founder Kaye Avery’s years of expertise and dedication in the field of career development. Renowned for delivering high-quality coaching, Kaye built a strong reputation that led to the expansion of CareerEQ in 2015 when she welcomed new consultants to support the growing demand. This marked the beginning of increasing our service offerings and the development of our career assessment platform.

In today’s fast-evolving world, we understand the deeper need for identity, belonging, and connection in one’s career. While we believe that everyone should ideally love what they do, we acknowledge that this isn’t always the case. Our mission is to help individuals discover their ideal career path and align their personal and professional development with future aspirations.

At CareerEQ, we take a holistic approach, meeting people where they are and addressing their unique priorities. We see a ‘career’ as more than just work—it’s a journey that intertwines life, learning, and employment.

Over the years, we have remained committed to providing quality coaching and continually adding value to the people and organisations we support.

Our values reflect this commitment:

Whakawhanaungatanga
Building relationships founded on mutual respect, understanding, and trust is at the heart of what we do.

Ako
We are committed to lifelong learning and professional growth.

Manaakitanga
We care deeply for the individuals and organisations we work with.

Whakahoahoae
We strive to honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and engage as equal partners.

Hanga rerekētanga
We are driven to make a positive difference in the lives of people and the world we share.

“A ‘Career’ is a journey that encompasses life, learning and work.”

Our Dedicated Career Specialists and Support Team

At CareerEQ, our team is the heart of everything we do. Each member brings a wealth of experience, passion, and a unique perspective to help guide individuals through their career journeys. Whether you’re seeking expert career advice or support behind the scenes, our dedicated specialists and support team are here to ensure you receive the personalised attention and guidance you need to thrive.

  • Hilary Tomkins

    PMCDANZ

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  • Kirsten Earnshaw

    Professional Member CDANZ

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  • Jenny Bean

    PMCDANZ

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  • Miriam O’Connor

    PMCDANZ

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  • Nirmala Solanki

    Career coach and registered Psychologist (NZPB)

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  • Kaye Avery

    Principal Consultant and CareerEQ Director

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  • Jon Avery

    Commercial Manager, Contracts and Partnerships.

Why CareerEQ?

CareerEQ’s expert career specialists, based across New Zealand, help individuals and organisations navigate career development with confidence.

We specialise in:

  • Career coaching, counselling, and job search support

  • Personal and professional development

  • HR, Organisational Development (OD), and change consulting

  • Online career assessment tools for career planning and development

Our team stays current with job market trends and is licensed to use industry-leading career tools to guide career decisions. We uphold the highest professional standards, with affiliations to bodies such as ICF, CDANZ, and HRINZ.

Clients choose CareerEQ for our expertise, authentic coaching, and holistic support. We focus on empowering individuals to make informed career decisions—an approach that consistently delivers real results and earns strong recommendations.

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