Autonomous Executive Search Leader (AU/NZ)

Findstaff; Brisbane; Remote; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

FindStaff is seeking an Executive Search Specialist to grow our executive search capability across Australia and New Zealand. This role offers autonomy to build a market, create relationships and turn conversations into opportunities with a strong support base.

You'll engage CEOs, executives and senior decision-makers, develop a robust pipeline, and lead assignments from brief to placement, while collaborating with IntoWork colleagues to build lasting partnerships.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in executive search, retained search, senior recruitment or executive‑level business development.
• A track record of winning new clients and developing recruitment/search revenue.
• Confidence engaging senior executives and decision‑makers.
• Strong headhunting, talent mapping and passive candidate sourcing capability.
• The ability to build genuine long‑term networks, not just transactional contact lists.
• Excellent storytelling, influencing and relationship‑building skills.
• Commercial judgement and the confidence to advise and challenge clients when required.
• A self‑directed approach and the motivation to build something.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of growing an executive network and search portfolio across Australia and New Zealand.
• Win new executive search business, identifying and developing prospective clients across the Australian and New Zealand markets.
• Build trusted relationships with CEOs, Executives, Boards, business owners and senior leaders.
• Develop a strong network of executive and leadership talent across multiple industries and functions.
• Generate your own pipeline through targeted business development, referrals, networking, research and strategic outreach.
• Identify opportunities for retained, exclusive and high‑value search assignments.
• Partner closely with clients to understand their organisation, strategy, culture and leadership requirements.
• Map markets and proactively engage high‑calibre passive executive talent.
• Lead executive search assignments from initial client conversation through research, sourcing, assessment, shortlist, offer and placement.
• Become a recognised and trusted voice in your executive markets.
• Collaborate with the wider FindStaff team and IntoWork colleagues to uncover opportunities and build long‑term partnerships.

Skills

Executive search

Business development

Relationship building

Head-hunting

Stakeholder management

Job description

FindStaff is seeking an Executive Search Specialist to grow our executive search capability across Australia and New Zealand. This role offers autonomy to build a market, create relationships and turn conversations into opportunities with a strong support base.

You'll engage CEOs, executives and senior decision-makers, develop a robust pipeline, and lead assignments from brief to placement, while collaborating with IntoWork colleagues to build lasting partnerships.