Maia Stewart is an Executive Search Consultant at Hobson Leavy in Auckland, New Zealand. She specializes in the recruitment of C-suite and Board-level appointments across multiple sectors, identifying top-tier talent both within New Zealand and internationally. In her current role as Consultant, she works closely with Partners to deliver end-to-end executive search assignments, engaging with clients to understand role requirements and organizational context while assessing candidates through structured interviews. She also contributes to business development by preparing pitch materials, supporting client proposals, and providing market insights. Prior to this, Maia served as a Senior Research Associate and Research Associate at Hobson Leavy, where she was responsible for researching and identifying high-calibre candidates to meet client mandates. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Content Coordinator at ArchiPro and as a Ski Instructor at Coronet Peak Ski. Maia holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing from the University of Otago.