About
Guided by Purpose. Grounded in Experience.
Anointed Paths Consulting was founded on a simple belief: that every international student deserves the support to step into their New Zealand career with confidence — not just qualifications.
Meet the team
The People Behind Anointed Paths
Sabrina
Co-Founder & Career Coach
Sabrina brings a sharp strategic lens to career coaching, combining her experience in professional development with a deep understanding of what New Zealand employers are looking for. She specialises in helping international students, skilled professionals, and returning mums articulate their unique value, rebuild their confidence, and step into the NZ workplace with clarity and purpose — wherever they are in their career journey.
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Jay
Co-Founder & Culture Adviser
Jay is the Co-founder and Culture Adviser at Anointed Paths Consulting. With a deep understanding of Kiwi and Māori culture, he helps international students, professionals, and those re-entering the workforce better understand New Zealand's unique way of life, workplace expectations, and communication style. His practical and culturally grounded guidance supports clients to adapt more confidently, build stronger connections, and feel truly at home in their new environment.
Background & Credentials
Career Development
Specialist training in career coaching and professional development frameworks
Cross-Cultural Coaching
Deep experience supporting clients from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds
NZ Workplace Expertise
Extensive knowledge of New Zealand workplace culture, hiring practices, and professional norms
Multi-Level Experience
Works with international students, skilled professionals, and returning mums across all career stages — from first job to career pivot
Our mission
Why We Do This Work
To help international students, professionals, and returning mums in New Zealand step into the local workplace with confidence, clarity, and a deep sense of their own value — so they can build careers that reflect who they truly are.
Empowerment over advice
We don't just tell you what to do. We help you understand yourself better — so you can make decisions from a place of confidence, not anxiety.
Cultural fluency, not conformity
Understanding Kiwi workplace culture doesn't mean abandoning your own. We help you navigate the difference while staying true to yourself.
Every background is an asset
Your international experience, your language skills, your perspective — these are strengths. We help you and your future employers see them that way.
Genuine, personal support
No generic templates. No one-size-fits-all advice. Every client gets coaching that is built around their unique story, goals, and circumstances.
Ready to Work Together?
Book a free 20-minute discovery call and find out how we can help you step into your New Zealand career with confidence.