Strategic IT Hiring Manager

3 days ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand RWA Technology People Full time

RWA Technology People: Expertise in IT Recruitment

We are a leading provider of technology and digital talent to businesses across New Zealand. With 24 years of experience, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner for companies seeking top IT professionals.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior or Principal IT Recruitment Consultant to join our team. This appointment will focus on expanding our IT talent sourcing capabilities to businesses in Christchurch and across the wider South Island.

The successful candidate will be responsible for building and growing their desk, developing new client relationships, and engaging with top IT talent across various domains.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Build & Grow Your Desk - Take ownership of a specialist IT recruitment function, leveraging our brand and network.
  • Business Development - Develop new client relationships while maintaining and growing existing accounts.
  • Candidate Engagement - Source, attract, and manage top IT talent across various domains.
  • Market Leadership - Establish yourself as a trusted expert by staying up to date with tech trends and attending industry events.

Requirements:

  • Proven IT Recruitment Experience - Minimum of 2+ years in IT recruitment with a successful track record.
  • Business Development Skills - A natural ability to win and grow client relationships.
  • Resilience & Drive - Self-motivated with the ambition to build and scale a high-performing desk.
  • Tech Market Knowledge - A strong understanding of the IT sector and hiring challenges.

How You'll Succeed:

  • A competitive base salary + commission structure.
  • A supportive team culture that celebrates success together.
  • A hybrid work environment that balances flexibility and collaboration.


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