Helping New Zealanders into homeownership, creating smarter ways to save and invest and backing builders and developers with finance that works.
Founded in 2008 by John Bolton (JB), Squirrel is one of New Zealand’s most established and trusted non-bank lenders. Squirrel has spent over 18 years helping more than 76,000 Kiwi buy homes, advised on $22b in mortgage lending and backed $1.75b in residential development - and now manage over $500m in investor funds.
What we do:
Mortgages: Expert, independent advice from a nationwide team. First home, next home or a smarter refinance, we work for you.
Saving & Investing: High-interest savings and property-backed investment opportunities that give New Zealanders a better way to grow their money
Builders & Developers: Construction finance that fits the realities of construction — from standalone homes to complex multi-unit developments.
Investors: Secured, property-backed lending opportunities that put capital to work where New Zealand needs it most.
Led by CEO David Cunningham, we're here to make finance fairer - for the people buying homes, building them and investing in them.
Kinetic Recruitment delivers fast, proven recruitment outcomes across New Zealand.
With over 25 years of success, we connect businesses and professionals through precision, speed, and sector expertise.
As part of HOBAN Recruitment, Kinetic combines the reach and compliance strength of a Trans-Tasman network with the personal service of a local team.
We deliver results across corporate, industrial, healthcare, trades & construction, and IT sectors, providing temporary, permanent, and project-based talent that performs 24/7, nationwide.