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PaperKite is the brainchild of our Founder, Nic Gibbens, who started us off back in 2010. Since then we’ve been teaming up with some of the best brands in Aotearoa, Australia and beyond to imagine and deliver world-class digital experiences.
The name PaperKite all stems from the concept of simplicity. While there are a lot of complex factors that allow a kite to stay in the sky, for the user their experience is one of wonder and enjoyment. And that’s how we approach all of our products – mask all the complexity and focus on the humans we are designing for.
"Over time, we’ve morphed from being just the app development company that we were at the beginning. Now we’re really concerned with generating better digital experiences and outcomes for our customers whether that be an app or otherwise.”
PaperKite has been crafting digital experiences for over a decade and we aren’t in the business of “good enough”. We’ve got specialists in user experience, product design, mobile app development, web and platform engineering, quality assurance… we could keep going. But what we really do best is our product thinking. We get digital. It’s what we live and breathe.
We love to celebrate our people. We put our people front and centre with a People Experience Strategy vision where PaperKite is a place where our contributions matter, we are challenged in what we do, and each PaperKiter is a valued member of our vibrant community.
We have a team of extremely talented people from a range of cultures, backgrounds, and ways of life. Our differences make us stronger.
Priya Bhana
Director of People & Culture
Rob Holmes
Discovery Director
Nic Gibbens
Founder
Barney Vollans
Delivery Director
Alicia Sowerby
Operations Lead
Kelsey Gee
UX Lead
Andrew Joel
Product Strategy Lead
Chen Chen
Mobile Lead
Cole Holyoake
Product Designer
Rebecca Pinheiro
Web & Platform Developer
Jacky Li
Android Developer
Alex Medcalf
UX Researcher
Monty Anderson
Web & Platform Lead
Shahil Khan
Web & Platform Developer
Kyōko Kajiyama
Web & Platform Developer
Gregory Yee
Web & Platform Developer
Calum Turner
Product Designer
Sammy Brown
Studio Assistant
Daniel Grey
iOS Developer
Steph Kan
Client Delivery Manager
ZongZheng Wang
iOS Developer
Simon Li
Support & Integration Engineer
Vaughan Flowers
Android Developer
Luyando Banda
Web & Platform Developer
Zoe Udy
Client Delivery Manager
Words from our Senior Leadership Team
“As a leadership team we strive to make PaperKite a place where everyone can do their most meaningful work everyday. We’re here to find the why behind every problem presented to us and our solutions support the end user each step of the way.
Every member of PaperKite brings a diverse set of experiences and strengths and it’s only by embracing our collective genius that we can achieve our full potential.
We love to celebrate our people and truly value our team culture above all else. We are committed to being a team that supports equal opportunity and inclusion of all cultures, backgrounds, and ways of life.”
PaperKite
NEC House, Level 1,
40 Taranaki Street,
Te Aro, Wellington 6011
Headquartered in the coolest little capital of the world, Wellington has always been home to PaperKite. We’ve moved around town, and can now be found right in the heart of our city. Our recent move to our new workspace in Taranaki Street, Wellington embraces everything our team loves about work at PaperKite. From flexible workspaces, to communal hangout areas and inspirational notes in the bathroom. It’s a space that is welcoming to staff and clients alike.
“We invest heavily in our office because we love working together, and embracing that collective genius that comes with it"
Tell The Kind Truth
Be straight up with each other, but don’t be a dick about it. PaperKite relies on constructive challenge, but don’t make it personal.
Always Be More Better
Be empowered to keep improving. And don’t be afraid to get it wrong. Improve yourself and improve PaperKite. If you think something needs to change, you have the power to make it happen. Put your hand up and make it better. Be the change you seek. You can do it!
Find The Why
Don’t be afraid to ask ‘why’. Understand the problem before concluding on a solution. Be curious. If you don’t understand something, it is in your power to go and find out.
Champion The End User
Aim to build the best possible outcome for the end user. Really understand the person using the product, and fight for what you think is right for their needs.
Embrace Our Collective Genius
Our team and clients are made up of smart, brilliant individuals. We are even stronger when we collaborate together. Trust in the team, and the belief that collaboration is why we get up in the morning.
New digital project? Keen to optimise your existing digital project? We’re always keen to talk.
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