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About

Steve Hunter is a leadership coach, consultant, trainer, and business development specialist based in Whangārei, New Zealand. With a background in fundraising, sales, and leadership, he helps individuals and organisations engage people, drive results, and grow sustainably.

Through Hunter Connecting, Steve offers one-on-one and team coaching, coach training, consultancy and freelance business development support for non-profits and businesses. He specialises in increasing engagement and income through face-to-face connections—on-site, at events, networking, or with potential supporters.

Steve’s work is rooted in the power of connection—helping leaders strengthen relationships with their teams, supporters, and customers to drive collaboration, trust, and long-term success. His experience spans business development for a conservation start-up, senior fundraising roles at Europe’s largest conservation NGO, and commercial partnerships in the sports and education sectors.

By combining coaching expertise with business development skills, Steve empowers organisations and leaders to build stronger networks, enhance impact, and achieve their goals. Get in touch to see how Hunter Connecting can support your mission.

Services

Coaching

Embark on a transformative coaching journey with Steve, as he supports you in exploring new insights and action towards positive change, and new heights of personal and professional growth.

Training and Workshops

Practical and results-driven Trainings and Workshops with Steve—drawing on over 10 years’ leadership—to build confidence, clarity, and essential skills that drive real progress.

In-Person Engagement Consultancy

Steve is pleased to introduce his In-person engagement consultancy—partnering with you to build confidence, sharpen messaging, and develop effective strategies for stronger in-person connections and shared success.

Business Development & Public Engagement Support

Steve knows true organisational growth comes from meaningful connections. Drawing on 30 years in people-facing roles, he offers tailored support that helps teams engage audiences, strengthen relationships, and achieve measurable business development results.

17+ Years

Of leadership experience across a range of sectors.

10+ Years

Working within a fundraising leadership role.

5+ Years

Of coaching delivery. 

6

Startup or turnaround situations positively developed.

Steven Hunter in a coaching conversation with a team.
Get in Touch

If you have any questions or would like to get started, please contact us. Steve is available to answer any queries and provide personalised feedback. Looking forward to working with you. 

Hunter Connecting

Authentic Connections, 
Purposeful Progress

Coaching, training, and business development to help purpose-led leaders grow through stronger relationships and focused action.

Steven Hunter coaching a client.
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