Robyne Brooke
Recruitment Consultant
Meet Robyne
Hi, I’m Robyne! I’ve been part of the Rural Directions team since 2006, I love visiting farms and seeing the passion that our clients have regarding their farms and what they are trying to achieve. It’s been a privilege to work alongside so many amazing employers and job seekers across New Zealand’s primary sector. I love putting the right people in the right roles so they can achieve their goals.
The rural community is small but they are an amazing group of people, how lucky are we in NZ to live here.
My Journey
I grew up on a sheep and beef farm just outside Havelock North. I was actively involved on the farm from a young age, and with my parents also running a small hay business, I quickly became familiar with tractors, trucks and the realities of rural life.
After leaving school, I spent six years travelling and working as a polo groom in Australia, the UK and America. When I eventually returned home, I moved into office-based roles within the agribusiness sector.
In 2006, Brent and Gretchen gave me the opportunity to join Rural Directions and the rest, as they say, is history.
Outside of Work
My husband and I are now leasing the family farm, which certainly keeps us busy! I love being outdoors and getting stuck in, being hands-on, although I’m not sure there’s such a thing as a quiet day on the farm.
When we do manage to find some spare time, Steve enjoys hunting, while I’m happiest on a horse, in the garden, or in the kitchen. I also love good food and eating out, and I definitely have a sweet tooth, which has become something of an ongoing joke at the office. I like to think life’s too short not to enjoy the dessert!
For me, it’s about staying connected to the rural community, enjoying the wonderful people around me, and making the most of life, both on and off the farm. Ultimately, I’m a big believer in doing what you love, enjoying the people you’re with, and making time for the things that make you happy.