With over 20 years of hands-on experience as a fabricator, Brendon brings deep industry knowledge and practical insight to our clients in the trades, construction, and mining sectors.

His background spans fabrication, estimation, leadership, and supervisory roles, giving him a well-rounded perspective on how projects run from the workshop floor to site completion.

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Brendon’s expertise is not just technical, he’s a strategist. When our clients in the trades space need advice, operational guidance, or a fresh set of eyes on their systems, Brendon steps in to provide practical, results-focused solutions.

He understands the pressures of deadlines, budgets, and team management, and knows how to create processes that keep work flowing smoothly.

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Known internally as our “spreadsheet weapon,” Brendon works with precision and attention to detail, building systems that help clients streamline operations, track performance, and plan for growth.

His blend of trade expertise and operational know-how makes him a trusted advisor for businesses looking to lift efficiency and achieve sustainable success.

With over 15 years’ experience in HR, people and culture, Aezee brings a unique blend of operational expertise and people-first leadership to Core Strategies.

As our Operations Manager and head of our incredible VA team, she ensures our clients receive seamless, efficient support across every project and task.

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Her career spans a wide range of industries, where she has built a reputation for delivering high-level support with adaptability, precision, and professionalism.

Aezee has a knack for anticipating needs before they arise, solving challenges quickly, and creating systems that make day-to-day operations run smoothly.

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Passionate about helping others succeed, Aezee leads our VA services with the same commitment she brings to every part of her role, empowering businesses to work smarter, free up time, and focus on growth.

Whether she’s overseeing HR initiatives, managing operations, or guiding our VAs, Aezee’s integrity, resilience, and proactive approach make her a trusted partner to every client she works with.

With over nine years of HR experience, Naomi brings a wealth of expertise across the mining, manufacturing, and healthcare sectors. She has a proven track record in building high-performing teams, strengthening client and candidate relationships, and designing tailored HR strategies that drive organisational growth.

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Her skills span employee relations, recruitment, performance management, and compliance, ensuring the right balance between employee needs and business objectives. Naomi is also passionate about fostering positive workplace cultures through open communication, effective conflict resolution, and proactive policy development, laying the foundation for long-term engagement and success.

With 3 years of hands-on experience in marketing, Maryangel supports brands in showing up clearly and consistently. She works closely with clients on content, campaigns, and day-to-day marketing needs, helping ideas turn into practical action.

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She believes marketing should feel human and intentional, not forced. Detail-oriented and thoughtful in her approach, Maryangel focuses on building strategies that support steady growth and genuine connection.

With over 20 years of experience in the accounting world, Heidi brings a rare mix of financial expertise and real-world practicality to our clients. She’s not here to drown you in jargon or complicated spreadsheets.

Heidi has an incredible ability to break down the numbers in a way that makes sense, giving small business owners clarity and confidence.

Before joining Core Strategies, Heidi spent 17 years with the Inland Revenue Department in New Zealand, working across a variety of roles while completing her NZ Diploma in Business (majoring in Accounting). All the while, she balanced raising two kids and running a busy household, so she understands the juggle of life and business.

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Today, Heidi works closely with our clients to help them scale and plan for the future. From cash flow and payroll to forecasting and strategic planning, she partners with you to make informed decisions that move your business forward.

Xero Advisor and Payroll Certified, Heidi is passionate about giving small-to-medium businesses the financial foundations they need to thrive, without the overwhelm.

Leah brings over a decade of bookkeeping expertise, having first gained her certificates while working in her family business before pursuing further training to become a BAS agent five years ago.

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With a strong belief that great bookkeeping is about more than just numbers, Leah focuses on building trust, understanding each client’s unique needs, and helping them clearly see what’s happening behind the scenes.

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She especially enjoys working with a diverse range of businesses and learning the story behind each one. Known for her attention to detail, efficiency, and approachable nature, Leah makes clear communication a priority.

Her goal is always to ensure BAS time feels simple and stress-free for her clients.