About Beyond

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Amanda Van Ryn

Manager – IT Practice, Auckland

What I love about New Zealand:  Pretty much everything.  Having travelled widely and lived in Asia for a number of years, then returning to our beautiful lush, green country; it is the little things like being able to see the sky and breathe the air that are real treats.

What not many people know about me:  I used to swim competitively at school and one of the highlights of my childhood was winning a scholarship to sail on the Spirit of Adventure where we crossed the Foveaux Straight to Stewart Island.  Our daily shower involved jumping off the side of the yacht into shark infested waters – we jumped back on pretty quickly!

Favourite Beyond moment:  The pride I take in my team – seeing them strive to succeed and always delivering the highest professional standards and with real honesty and integrity.

Industry Experience:  Over 20 years IT recruitment experience in New Zealand and Asia.  Have worked to set up in-house recruitment centres for organisations, as well as with agencies large and small; in roles from consultant through to general management.