Recruitment Consultant

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04 Aug 2026

We’re looking for a Recruitment Consultant who is passionate about building strong client relationships, delivering outstanding candidate experiences, and driving exceptional commercial results.

As a Recruitment Consultant, you’ll play a key role in growing our business, supporting team success, and strengthening our position within the New Zealand IT market.

About Absolute IT
Absolute IT is one of New Zealand’s leading specialist tech recruitment agencies, with four branches nationwide. As a preferred partner to many of NZ’s top tech businesses, we use our deep market expertise and consultative approach to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients.

As a proud and passionate contributor to the New Zealand tech sector for over two decades, we understand this unique job market like no other.  We have worked hard to ensure our people feel supported, engaged and developed.  

What’s it like to work for us?

  • A vibrant, inclusive culture that celebrates success
  • We have invested in the latest technology and equipment to make the recruitment process efficient and effective for our clients, candidates, and recruiters
  • We are all about doing what’s best for our candidates, ensuring we place the right people in the right roles
  • Above all else, we value integrity, excellence, teamwork, and openness

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Growing and developing a portfolio of clients and candidates.
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with hiring managers and senior stakeholders across the IT sector.
  • Recruiting a broad range of IT roles, consisting of permanent, contract and fixed-term positions.
  • Cold and warm calling new and existing businesses to promote your recruitment services and market knowledge.
  • Deliver exceptional service in line with agreed terms of business and service-level commitments.
  • Consult on all facets of the IT employment industry, acting as a source of information for clients and candidates

About You
To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:

  • Proven experience in recruitment, preferably within the IT or technology sector, or experience in IT sales or a business development background.
  • A strong track record of achieving and exceeding revenue targets.
  • Demonstrated business development and client relationship management experience.
  • The ability to influence and build credibility with senior decision-makers.

What We Offer

  • A flexible work environment
  • Additional leave benefits, including a wellbeing day and your birthday off
  • Discounted insurance, dental and optical benefits
  • Incentives and rewards for performance – from vouchers to team celebration
  • Established brand presence and strong market reputation
  • Access to industry-leading recruitment tools and technology
  • The wider support of a candidate manager and talent team

Absolute IT is part of the Accordant Group 
The Accordant Group is New Zealand’s leading and only NZX listed recruitment company. Within our stable we have six recruitment businesses, each of which holds an enviable position in their market. A role with any of our businesses is an opportunity in our group. We have various career progression opportunities, learning and development, and group initiatives to be a part of! 

Apply today or contact Paul Kelly, Business Manager on 022 676 3163 for a confidential chat.


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