Martin
Buschek

I joined Cooney Lees Morgan as the People & Culture Coordinator in 2025 after moving to the Bay of Plenty from Germany with my Kiwi partner and our dog Luna. Before making the leap, I worked as Deputy Head of HR at a German government agency and as in-house legal counsel focusing on employment law. I'm a German qualified lawyer and hold an LLM from the University of Bristol, so I've spent time on both the legal and people sides of the table.

I’m driven to create a workplace where people feel supported, respected, and able to do their best. I believe good work shouldn’t be overcomplicated – clear communication, empathy, and common sense make all the difference. With international experience across different sectors, I bring a broad perspective while continuing to learn and adapt to the Kiwi way of doing things.

Outside of work, you’ll usually find me in the kitchen or on my mountain bike chasing technical trails. The Redwoods are a favourite, and I’m keen to explore more of Aotearoa’s riding gems! A cold craft beer at the end of a ride wraps the day up nicely.