THOMAS MAHARAJ
Director & Ship Steerer
Thomas's background spans from Silicon Valley startups to government training contracts, navigating the intersection of education, recruitment, and technology. Thomas began his career in recruitment as a client executive and headhunter before transitioning into the charitable sector.
By his mid-twenties, he had risen to leadership positions in several high-profile charities, scaling youth development and employability programmes nationwide.
In addition to his work in the charity sector, Thomas has made a significant impact in the business world. Backed by industry veterans like Zac De Silva and Steve Pirie, he mastered sales processes as an outsourced sales manager for the Nurture Group, delivering sold-out events in Hawaii and Fiji. During COVID, he assisted tourism businesses in building systems and processes to weather the tough times and stay afloat.
He is the brains behind Your Sales Engine and I'm In, while also currently serving as an outsourced sales director and advisor to several seven and eight-figure companies across New Zealand.
Thomas enjoys providing immediate value, implementing change rather than merely discussing it, and, as a result, supercharging the revenue of businesses as they leverage his expertise.
His true passion lies in making a difference in people's lives. He has helped hundreds of disadvantaged New Zealanders find meaning and purpose through employment, providing opportunities for jobseekers to grow personally and professionally.
Despite facing his own adversity—a diagnosed vascular brain tumor and two forms of arthritis—he is driven by a relentless passion to create large-scale impact and his work continues to transform lives and businesses across New Zealand and beyond.
Kia Kaha,
Thomas Maharaj
Founder - I'm In
