It's time to take the pressure off.
Hand over almost ANY task to our savvy, award-winning virtual assistants and demolish your to-do list without the stress.
You're in the right place
Have you ever felt like you are so busy juggling projects and admin that you can’t focus on revenue-generating activities?
Maybe you’re overwhelmed, burning the midnight oil while manually completing day-to-day processes.
Or perhaps you never seem to find the time to market your business to attract new clients. Now that you’ve found us, all of that can change.
We're that little bit of magic you've been looking for. The best virtual assistants to come in and take the pressure off.
Making business owners' lives better since 2012.
Jo Jensen founded Strictly Savvy in 2012 as she recognised business owners were struggling to get everything done. They were overwhelmed and not coping with the day-to-day running of their businesses. The dilemma was that they knew they needed help, but didn't want the risk and hassle of employing someone or going through the lengthy recruitment process.
Enter our highly skilled team. The best virtual assistants based all around NZ with a multitude of skills, talent and knowledge. We have opened up the opportunity for business owners to leverage a whole team in one, without any of the added stress.
By building a team with such an extensive array of skills, you can ask us to take care of almost any task.
Whether you call us your outsourced office admin team, business support team, a virtual secretarial service or simply one of your team members - you can get help with many of the things on your to-do list that will free up your time to spend it where it's needed most.
If you're a busy coach dropping the ball or a tradie doing your invoicing at night, we will come in and get things back on track.
Outsource your to-do list to the best virtual assistants in NZ - it's a game changer for your business, and your life!
We're a business for good.
Giving back is an important part of what we do.
Every new client that joins us gets to choose a cause close to their heart, which we will make a donation to on their behalf.
Help us celebrate milestones by making life-changing impacts.
Get support from an award winning team
Our industry-leading team of virtual assistants is ready to help you take your business to the next level.
Brenna
CLIENT SUCCESS MANAGER & PHOTOGRAPHER
It's likely from when you have your very first discovery call on Zoom with us, that you'll meet the lovely Brenna at the other end.
She works her magic throughout your VA journey, making sure all is going smoothly, from the sales process, through to regular ongoing check-ins. Brenna’s spent a lot of time with start-ups, helping clients find their feet, and with her positive, upbeat, attitude, she's the perfect person to start your VA conversations with.
Some of you may recognise Brenna from the creative team, and don't worry - she still gets behind the camera! Should you require any beautiful new headshots, she's still our resident photographer as well!
Get in touch with Brenna to discuss how you can get the help you need, she's looking forward to chatting with you soon!
Anesha
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
The multi-talented Anesha is a powerhouse of creativity and calm. Anesha is one organised individual, always working hard to make her clients’ dreams come true! Most often helping them promote themselves on social media and in their marketing and collateral, she designs and streamlines, goes above and beyond, and makes real and caring connections.
She’s a motivated and outgoing leader to her team of creatives and loves supporting businesses with their dreams. With an eye for detail and an ability to think creatively as well as analytically, Anesha’s comfortable with a wide range of online tools and systems.
As Strictly Savvy's longest standing team member, she's well versed in the ever changing landscape of anything tech, design and strategy.
Her positive calm nature comes in handy off the job too, raising three beautiful young girls with her husband in sunny Papamoa!
Talk to Anesha about any creative project you have in mind!
Kathryn
MARKETING MANAGER
With a wide range of experience in e-commerce management, legal assistance, social media marketing, and bookkeeping, Kathryn brings an exceptionally versatile skillset to the team! She prides herself on being able to pick up new tasks and procedures with ease and accuracy.
Having worked in such a wide variety of both corporate and creative roles, Kathryn is equipped with the skills required to lend a hand at each touchpoint of the business. A big thinker who is calm under pressure with a keen eye for detail, Kathryn has taken on the role of Marketing Coordinator, with a focus on developing and implementing our internal marketing, and keeping our online presence in top shape.
A self-confessed coffee snob and foodie, Kathryn spends her weekends hunting down the perfect oat milk latte, whipping up a new recipe, or finding new spots to explore with her dog Winston.
Teesha
GENERAL MANAGER
General Manager at Strictly Savvy, our all-star player Teesha is multi-faceted: organised, collaborative, persuasive and empathetic.
As GM, her focus is primarily on our Savvy team, developing our culture, supporting and upskilling team members, and cultivating our Savvy values. Her ultimate aim? To make sure our amazing clients get top quality services.
Don’t worry, for those who know and value her design skills, she still gets to express her dynamic personality and creativity through our internal marketing and collateral (and she’ll still be on the occasional client photoshoot!).
We feel very lucky to have someone who blends a love of technology with artistic skills and who can be counted on to stay steady under pressure, as well as communicate quite happily with all personality types!
Jo
FOUNDER
Jo is one cool, calm and collected leader who loves the thrill of helping business owners achieve their full potential. As a self-professed delegation queen, she loves automation and always finds the latest technology tools to boost productivity and efficiency.
In recognition of all of the above, Jo was awarded Young Business Person of the Year for 2015 at the Wellington Region Business Excellence Awards for her outstanding leadership, entrepreneurship, creativity and vision for the future.
She also co-founded an online business, The VA Foundry, that allows her to work from anywhere she bases herself, coaching women around the globe to build their thriving virtual assistant businesses. This latest venture has now led to the creation of a yearly online Virtual Assistant Summit, the annual NZ Virtual Assistants Awards plus a weekly podcast Jo co-hosts: The Sam + Jo VA Show.
Lance
CFO
Lance is the co-driver at Strictly Savvy. He loves business, and working with smart, positive and courageous people - so he fits right in.
As an even-keeled quiet leader in everything he does, Lance brings comprehensive business coaching and business management skills to the Savvy table and acts as both Director and Chief Financial Officer.
He’s helped this fast-growing business stay on track and achieve its goals, while helping grow sales and develop staff. Lance shares life lessons learned after building businesses, succeeding in property and share investing and constant upskilling.
Courtney
TEAM LEADER
Courtney brings a decade of experience in Administration and Office Management to her role supporting our VA team as their Team Leader. With a keen eye for detail and a knack for organisation, Courtney is a task-oriented powerhouse who thrives on variety throughout her day!
As a self-proclaimed "serial lister," Courtney enjoys planning, organising, and ticking off tasks as she goes.
She has top-notch time management skills and confidently tackles problem-solving and conflict resolution head on. Her excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, allow her to interact with people from all social and cultural backgrounds with ease.
Courtney's expertise also extends to Xero and general bookkeeping, as well as a deep understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi principles and standards in the workplace.
Courtney's lighthearted yet hardworking nature makes her a perfect fit for her role within the Savvy Squad.
Outside of work, Courtney enjoys spending time with her family, restoring old furniture and experiencing the great outdoors. She’s also involved in the sport of Marching, and is studying to become an Accountant.
Rochelle
ADMINISTRATOR & VIRTUAL ASSISTANT
Rochelle can be quiet, but it only means she’s deep in thought. Known for her precision and diligence, she’s always looking for ways to support her clients and colleagues, and focused on delivering the right outcomes and best service.
Right now she runs a tight ship as not only the Administrator for Strictly Savvy, but also as a virtual assistant. Handling everything from payroll to arranging contractors, Rochelle’s passion is creating clear processes and ensuring everyone is on the same page.
We’ve said that she’s super-focused, but when her job’s done, that’s when we all get to enjoy her personality and sense of humour!
Specialties:
/ Accounts
/ Systems Setup
/ Sales and Customer Service
/ Process Documentation
/ Tools and Apps Implementation
Lôrien
VIRTUAL ASSISTANT
With years of customer service and experience working in a dentist practice, Lorien brings her talent for supporting people and keeping calm under pressure to the Strictly Savvy team. She's a list-maker extraordinaire and loves processes and systems - if there's a process that can be implemented, she's all for it.
Having worked with many tools and apps, she's a master at picking up new systems. Lorien gets a kick out of keeping our clients organised and on track with their daily goals.
She's a fantastic EA with a willingness to learn, improve and support. You can rest assured that Lorien will always have your back and put her hand up to help in any way she can.
Lorien's a pleasure to work with and our clients enjoy feeling supported and under control.
Specialties:
/ Executive Assistance
/ Systems and Processes
/ Customer Service
Gabby
BOOKKEEPER
As a multi-talented service delivery and accounts manager, Gabby brings a wealth of knowledge to our clients. She thrives with heavy workloads where she has to juggle lots of balls at once wearing many hats.
Having worked in many trades-based businesses, Gabby has a real knack for coordinating teams and people to get the job done. Nothing ever phases her and she's a very task focussed person.
She loves streamlining processes and finding better and more efficient ways of doing things. You'll always know that she has the tasks under control with her super diligent nature.
Gabby's a straight-talking operations powerhouse.
Specialties:
/ Trades Specialist
/ Xero and Payroll
/ Processes and Systems
/ Property Management Admin
/ Job Scheduling
Ana
BOOKKEEPER
Ana joins the Strictly Savvy team with over 8 years of expertise in a wide range of industries including trades-based businesses, hospitality, recruitment, engineering and body corporates.
Known for her high attention to detail and task-oriented approach, Ana excels in delivering efficient and high-standard services to her clients.
Ana's bright personality makes her a warm and friendly addition to our team. She's passionate about tailoring bookkeeping solutions to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring accuracy in every aspect of her work.
When she's not balancing the books, Ana enjoys soaking up the sun with her family, or curling up reading a good crime fiction novel.
Specialties:
/ Xero and Payroll
/ GST returns
/ Trades specialist
/ Accounts payable and receivable
Michelle
VIRTUAL ASSISTANT
With over 15 years of administrative experience under her belt, Michelle joins the Savvy Squad as a seasoned professional in the world of organisation and coordination. With two years of experience as a virtual assistant she has sharpened her skills in remote support and project management, which has helped her seamlessly fit into the team!
Michelle's dedication to detail and her task-oriented approach ensure that no task goes unnoticed. She has a natural talent for data management, and especially enjoys tasks such as updating and maintaining files and reports.
Michelle's adaptability, flexibility, and friendly approach make her an excellent fit for our clients' needs. Outside of work, she loves ceramics, art, gardening, and is a green belt in kickboxing!
Specialties:
/ Executive Assistance
/ Data Management
/ Project Coordination
/ Email and Calendar Management
/ Systems and Processes
Briar
VIRTUAL ASSISTANT
We knew Briar would be a perfect addition to our Savvy Squad as soon as we heard she was known as the ‘tech-savvy’ one at her previous jobs. Quickly picking up tools, systems, processes and finding better ways of working is her specialty, and now, Briar is our resident HubSpot implementation expert.
Having been customer service focused for the last 10 years, Briar’s no stranger to building relationships, problem solving and working under pressure to meet any client’s needs. Spending 5 years in the travel industry, she’s also the perfect VA to book your flights, accommodation, and any other work-trip or vacation needs!
Specialties:
/ HubSpot
/ App Specialist
/ Calendar Scheduling
/ Travel Arrangements
Kelly
VIRTUAL ASSISTANT
Boasting a wealth of administrative expertise and a talent for tackling challenges head-on, Kelly is a powerhouse addition to the Savvy Squad!
With a proven track record in swiftly resolving issues while nurturing customer loyalty, Kelly's career has spanned from collaborating closely with boards of directors to providing support to operational staff. Her skill in effective communication forms the foundation of her success, allowing her to offer streamlined workflows and efficient support.
With a background spanning executive assistance, sales, and office administration, Kelly brings a versatile skillset to our team! She’s the go-to for your day-to-day administrative needs, right down to the nitty-gritty processes and projects that really make a difference in your business.
Specialties
/ Personal Assistance
/ Calendar Management
/ Inbox Management
/ HR Assistance
/ Database Management
/ System and Process Improvement
Kylie
SENIOR BOOKKEEPER
Kylie is a dynamo when it comes to crunching numbers. But she doesn’t stop there. She digs deeper to find the insights behind the data, the critical info about cash flow that business owners need.
With a professional accounting background, and experience as a successful small business owner herself, Kylie has first-hand project management experience and compliance knowledge. She understands challenges her clients face, and adds immediate value with her high level bookkeeping skills and Xero and Excel expertise.
Specialties:
/ Xero Certified
/ High-level Bookkeeping
/ Charts and Financial Dashboards
/ Xero and Fergus Setups
/ GST Returns
/ Payroll Setup and Processing
Allette
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Allette is a talented graphic designer with a passion for crafting memorable and meaningful experiences through her work. With years of expertise in brand strategy and graphic design across digital and print mediums, she brings a thorough understanding of how to convey a brand's identity from the overarching concept down to the smallest detail.
Allette is passionate about understanding how you want your brand to be perceived and crafts every aspect of your brand’s presence to reflect this vision. Her skills in blending big-picture strategic thinking with careful attention to detail ensure that your brand's identity is both beautifully presented and strategically positioned.
Outside of work, Allette is a creator in other mediums too - whether that's working on projects at her sewing machine, painting at her easel, or enjoying the outdoors with her border collie, Ted.
Specialties:
/ Brand Strategy and Identity
/ Graphic Design
/ Social Media and Marketing Collateral
/ Web Design
Join our team
Think you have what it takes to be part of the Savvy Squad?
You'll be naturally organised and efficient, thrive on working under pressure and love to have fun. Your work ethic has seen you become the go-to-person in your previous roles and you love the idea of helping business owners achieve their dreams of continual growth, increased productivity and all round greatness!
