We put people first

We put people first

We put people first

The PaperKite Story

The PaperKite Story

The PaperKite Story

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 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.”

Nic Gibbens, Founder

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.

Our Team

Our Team

Our Team

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. 

Nic Gibbens

Nic Gibbens

Founder

Founder

Rob Holmes

Rob Holmes

Discovery Director

Discovery Director

Barney Vollans

Barney Vollans

Delivery Director

Delivery Director

Steph Kan

Steph Kan

Client Delivery Manager

Client Delivery Manager

Zoe Udy

Zoe Udy

Client Delivery Manager

Client Delivery Manager

Chen Chen

Chen Chen

Mobile Lead

Mobile Lead

Monty Anderson

Monty Anderson

Web & Platform Lead

Web & Platform Lead

Cole Holyoake

Cole Holyoake

Senior Product Designer

Senior Product Designer

Luyando Banda

Luyando Banda

Senior Web & Platform Developer

Senior Web & Platform Developer

Kyōko Kajiyama

Kyōko Kajiyama

Senior Web & Platform Developer

Senior Web & Platform Developer

Vaughan Flowers

Vaughan Flowers

Senior Android Developer

Senior Android Developer

ZongZheng Wang

ZongZheng Wang

iOS Developer

iOS Developer

Simon Li

Simon Li

Support & Integration Engineer

Support & Integration Engineer

PaperKite HQ

PaperKite HQ

PaperKite HQ

PaperKite
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"

Nic Gibbens, Founder

Our Values

Our Values

Our Values

PaperKite’s core values represent who we are and what we stand for. They are an integral part of our day-to-day culture and way of working. We are very proud of the way they guide us in the way we run our business.

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.

Let's
collaborate!

Location

PaperKite
Level 1/40 Taranaki Street
Te Aro, Wellington 6011

© PaperKite 2025

Let's
collaborate!

Location

PaperKite
Level 1/40 Taranaki Street
Te Aro, Wellington 6011

© PaperKite 2025

Let's
collaborate!

Location

PaperKite
Level 1/40 Taranaki Street
Te Aro, Wellington 6011

© PaperKite 2025