About Aurora
KiwiSaver advice
Who we are
Aurora Capital is a New Zealand-focused KiwiSaver scheme, dedicated to helping everyday Kiwi grow their savings, whether for their first home or building toward retirement.
We work with a nationwide network of advisers, investment experts, and client care specialists to provide access to fund options and trusted advice.
We’re committed to delivering smoother financial journeys to help members achieve their financial goals.
Our approach
Same destination, smoother journey
Our multi-manager approach offers diversified portfolios with ESG integration, designed to support steady progress toward your financial goals.
Expert KiwiSaver guidance
Ongoing KiwiSaver support is included as part of our ongoing service, helping you stay informed and confident as your circumstances evolve.
Supporting Kiwi nationwide
We’re proudly Kiwi-focused, with a trusted advice network available across New Zealand.
Forward-focused investing
We invest in companies shaping tomorrow’s world, balancing global opportunity with local relevance, and integrating ESG principles where it matters.
Meet our team
Sharon Mackay
Sharon Mackay is an accomplished financial services executive with over 20 years of experience in leadership roles across some of New Zealand’s largest banks and financial institutions. Before joining Aurora Capital as Chief Executive Officer, she held senior roles at Fisher Funds and BNZ, where she led distribution, strategy, product development, and communications initiatives.
With a deep understanding of financial advisory and an unwavering commitment to client-focused strategies, Sharon is dedicated to leading Aurora Capital through its next phase of growth. Passionate about innovation, operational excellence, and empowering advisers, she thrives on delivering impactful change that enhances both client outcomes and shareholder value.
Sean Henaghan
Sean Henaghan co-founded Aurora Capital in 2021. Sean has more than 30 years of investment experience and industry leadership in asset consulting and funds management, in roles spanning markets in Hong Kong and Asia Pacific, London, Australia and New Zealand.
Sean previously led a substantial investment business which managed over AU$100b across multi-asset strategies and appointed over 100 investment managers across all asset classes. As an asset consultant, Sean provided strategic consulting advice to some of the world’s largest pension funds.
Sean believes that when we invest to make the world a better place, we can create a better future for people and the planet.
Marcus Wild
Marcus Wild is a highly experienced marketing executive with over 17 years of expertise in brand development, sales strategy, and customer engagement for some of New Zealand’s most well-known financial brands. Prior to joining Aurora Capital, he was Chief Marketing Officer at Fisher Funds and Head of Marketing at Yellow New Zealand, where he played a pivotal role in driving customer-centric strategies.
As Chief Client Officer, Marcus leads Aurora Capital’s mission to provide unparalleled client service and high-quality financial advice. With a strong focus on leveraging data-driven insights and omni-channel communication, he is dedicated to ensuring that every Aurora Capital client has the confidence and support needed to achieve their financial future.
George Steele
George is the Operations Lead at Aurora Capital. George started his career in financial services in 2015 at Aurora Financial, Aurora Capital’s sister company as a financial adviser, moving through various Marketing, Operations and Compliance roles.
George brings a wealth of knowledge to Aurora Capital and like the rest of the Aurora team, George shares the belief that KiwiSaver investments can be used as a force for good.
Stefan Smith
Stefan brings over 15 years of international investment experience to the role. He has held various positions at globally recognised financial institutions including J.P. Morgan and Deutsche Bank, as well as boutique fund managers and large institutional asset managers. His career has taken him across London, New York, and Amsterdam, where he honed his expertise in multi-asset portfolio management, fund-of-fund strategies, and active asset allocation.
A CFA charterholder, Stefan holds dual Master’s degrees in Financial Econometrics and Economics & Business from Erasmus University in Rotterdam, where he also completed a Bachelor of Econometrics.
Stefan’s global experience and deep expertise in portfolio construction and risk management is a valuable asset to Aurora’s investment approach. His appointment reflects Aurora’s strong commitment to delivering best-in-class investment outcomes for our members.
Richard Souster
Richard comes from the automotive industry and has over 15 years’ experience in creating fit-for-purpose solutions for his clients’ needs. He wants to use that experience to help New Zealanders navigate KiwiSaver to make better moves for their own personal futures. Richard believes in forming long-term relationships with clients by providing ongoing support, and easy to access and understand KiwiSaver financial advice.
Richard is a Financial Adviser giving advice on behalf of Aurora Capital Limited, his FSP number is FSP1006704.
You can read more about Richard’s obligations and duties as a Financial Adviser here.
