Chris

Founder

Chris has spent over a decade helping people transition into positions, organisations and businesses they actually care about. He has in-depth knowledge of coaching, managing and supporting people through the most pivotal moments of their career.

Chris has strong experience cross-functionally, including marketing, digital, product, CX and strategy, and currently leads a team spanning New Zealand and Australia in his role at Vulcan. Previously, he consulted across sectors, divisions and borders, whilst working for the Australian firms, Kantar, EY, and KPMG. He now supports others who want to upskill, move across divisions/functions and lean into new opportunities. Learn more about Chris on LinkedIn.

Chris founded CareerMate to provide practical career coaching for Kiwis and Aussies, helping people navigate career transitions with a trusted ‘mate’ by their side.

Ben

eCommerce and Marketing Mentor

CareerMate coach, Ben

With many years of experience as a Performance Marketer, Ben has managed over $20 million in ad spend across platforms like Google, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram. He’s worked with some seriously impressive 7- and 8-figure brands, helping them scale their e-commerce businesses and achieve big results. Ben also runs his own e-Commerce business.

What makes Ben stand out is his passion for helping people get started in e-commerce. Whether you're thinking about launching your first online store or looking to grow your existing brand, Ben has the expertise to guide you through the process. He’s all about making digital marketing strategies accessible and actionable, so you can focus on what really matters, building something you’re proud of. Learn more about Ben on Linkedin.

We’re excited for Ben to bring his expertise and enthusiasm to the CareerMate community. If you’re ready to take your e-commerce or digital marketing game to the next level, you’re in great hands.

  • Evelyn J

    Chris supported me through a complete career transition. I needed a new direction, and we worked through my transferable skills to see what immediate options I had. With the help of CareerMate, I ended up landing a brilliant role in a completely different industry.

  • Scott R

    Coaching was at a relaxed pace and very helpful. I was a bit nervous going into the first session, but I’m glad I did as I’m feeling way more clear about my next steps now. Highly recommend Chris and CareerMate.

  • Shannon F

    I like Chris' approach to coaching. He asked a heap of questions up front to understand my situation and then we worked through what motivates me. I ended up with a lot of clarity with my career direction and have already refined my CV at the back of our sessions.

  • Sarah C

    Chris is easy to get along with and has given me honest and helpful advice when I've needed it most. Thanks for all your help with my new job path! Highly recommend to everyone needing some help navigating careers.


  • Dylan J

    I've just started my career and wasn't too sure where to begin with my job search. Had a few sessions with Chris, which helped prep me for a few interviews. I ended up landing a job that I'm really happy with!

  • Ben H

    Chris didn’t just tell me what to do, he guided me to figure out the answers for myself. The coaching sessions value packed and I came away with a much clearer sense of direction and all the tools needed to move forward. I highly recommend working with Chris and look forward to my future coaching sessions.