Our team

Managing Director

With over 25 years in communications and a Master of Public Health, Donovan’s has extensive experience in government relations, health system comms, crisis comms and community engagement across Aotearoa. He's a calm head in any storm, a sharp strategic thinker, and one of those people who loves solving tricky problems.

Executive Director

Jo (Te Ātiawa) is a multi-award winning communications strategist and former broadcast journalist whose career spans radio reporting, media training, crisis communications, and years of teaching at both the New Zealand Broadcasting School and the University of Canterbury. She knows the New Zealand media landscape from the inside out — having won New Zealand Radio Awards and a New York Radio Award before turning her hand to comms.

Strategy and Communications Manager

With a BSc in Psychology, a Bachelor of Marketing Management, and a Master's in International Journalism, Josie brings a truly unique skillset. She's equally at home developing big-picture strategy for complex organisations or crafting the story that brings it to life. She happens to be a talented jingle writer too. 

Senior Communications Advisor

Em is a former Newstalk ZB and Press journalist who made the move into PR and has never looked back — bringing a hard-news instinct for what makes a story work and a proven ability to pitch, write and place across multiple clients at pace. Her media relationships and liaison skills are second to none, and her capacity to multitask is second to none.

Senior Communications Advisor

Kim is a strategic communications professional with a Master of Arts in Media and Communications from the University of Canterbury and a career spanning media, health, finance and corporate sectors. She has a particular strength in business communications, helping leaders and organisations find the right words for high-stakes moments, from internal strategy rollouts to external stakeholder engagement.

Senior Communications Advisor

Hannah (Ngāti Porou) is a communications and engagement specialist with a te ao Māori-informed approach and experience across housing, health, education and community development. She’s a natural connector with a strong instinct for building relationships and bringing stories to life.

Creative Lead

Janelle is a versatile creative with deep expertise across both digital and print design, sharpened by experience in Edinburgh's tech sector and across everything from start-ups to large corporates back home in Ōtautahi. She's fast, instinctive, and has a particular talent for brand and web design that balances visual impact with strategic intent. 

Designer

Hatty is a skilled designer, illustrator and animator who also brings video production and project management capability to the team, making her one of the most versatile creative operators around. Originally from Scotland, she has a gift for reading a brief and producing visual outcomes that are both technically strong and genuinely surprising. 

Graphic Designer

Born and raised in Finland, Kia is a versatile designer with a special interest in brand and illustration. With experience across publishing and high-growth tech environments, her intentional design balances creativity with function. 

Videographer & Photographer

Kurt is a self-taught visual storyteller with a genuine fascination for people and what makes them tick - a quality that comes through in every frame he shoots, whether it's a corporate profile, a live event a doco or clips for social. He has a strong instinct for finding the unique angle in any situation and transforming it into something compelling. 

Digital Communications Advisor

Andrew is that rare find in a communications agency: someone who can build high-quality websites and run the digital strategy to back them up. With hands-on expertise across SEO, paid advertising and campaign strategy, he understands how every piece of a digital presence connects, and knows how to make them work together to get results.

Communications Advisor - Licensed te reo Māori translator

Mona is a Communications Advisor, licensed te reo Māori translator and te reo teacher with a deep commitment to equity, indigenous rights and community connection. Of Sāmoan, English and Irish descent, he is equally at home advising on communications strategy as he is translating or teaching with precision and care.

Communications Coordinator

Leah brings genuine creative instinct and serious organisational capability to her role keeping the Great Scott engine running smoothly, with a natural feel for social media and a talent for storytelling. She has an instinct for what resonates with an audience and the drive to back it up.

Communications Advisor

Kristie is a former Press journalist with a postgraduate journalism qualification and a background in local and national news. She has an exceptionally sharp eye for a story and a strong instinct for the right angle. She's a skilled, sensitive storyteller who understands the responsibility of giving people a voice. 

Communications Advisor

Cassie holds a PhD in cancer genetics from the University of Otago and spent a decade in research before bringing her scientist's rigour and genuine love of people to the world of communications - a combination that makes her exceptional at making complex ideas clear, credible and compelling. 

Communications Advisor

Scott brings a strong client focus and a background in account management across international agencies, working with global brands and fast-paced creative teams. Scott  brings deep knowledge of digital and social strategy, helping clients navigate the platforms and content approaches that drive real engagement.