About Us

Why Penny Lane?

Penny Lane Recruitment exists to help organisations build strong, reliable accounting, finance and commercial teams. With more than 15 years immersed in the industry, we bring deep networks, genuine relationships and a clear understanding of what great talent looks like. We’re here for businesses that value long‑term partnership over quick transactions. Every search is handled with care, precision and a commitment to finding people who will make a lasting impact.

Penny Lane Recruitment exists to help organisations build strong, reliable accounting, finance and commercial teams.

Our Story

Penny Lane was created after years of seeing how recruitment can go wrong when it becomes rushed, transactional or disconnected from the realities of finance teams. After working closely with CFOs, finance leaders and commercial managers for over a decade, we knew there was a better way — one built on trust, consistency and long‑term relationships.

The name reflects the philosophy: recruitment should feel personal, steady, and grounded in genuine connection. Penny Lane is a place where clients and candidates return over years, not months. We exist to support organisations as they grow, change and evolve — always bringing the right capability at the right time.

Meet the team

Penny Lane Recruitment | Mark Harper | Recruitment Manager
Mark brings 15 years of accounting, finance and commercial recruitment experience, known for his calm, genuine style and ability to spot potential quickly. He listens first, understands what a team really needs and builds relationships that last. Mark is warm with a big heart and outside work, he enjoys time with his wife and their three boys.
Mark Harper
Recruitment Manager/Owner
022 075 5423
mark.harper@pennylanerecruitment.co.nz
Penny Lane Recruitment | Naomi Brennan | Recruitment Manager
Originally from Ireland and now based on the Kāpiti Coast, Naomi recruits across Wellington and beyond. She brings warmth, empathy and a genuinely people‑first approach to every search. With nearly eight years’ experience, she’s known for building trust quickly and creating a supportive experience for candidates and clients. She specialises in accounting support roles and loves helping good people find the right fit.
Naomi Brennan
Recruitment Manager
022 394 8196
naomi.brennan@pennylanerecruitment.co.nz

Our values

Depth

We draw on 15 years of accounting, finance and commercial networks to uncover talent others miss.

Care

Every interaction matters. We invest in relationships that last, not placements that disappear.

Precision

We listen closely, understand your environment, and deliver candidates who fit both the role and the rhythm of your team.

Commitment

Once you’re with Penny Lane, you’re supported for the long haul. We stay connected, stay involved and stay invested

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