Recruitment Consultant

Platinum Recruitment; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Flexible working

Professional development

Wanaka or Dunedin based role

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment in Dunedin is seeking an experienced Recruitment Consultant to lead our IT technology practice across New Zealand. You will build market presence, develop client partnerships, and connect top technology professionals with leading organisations.

Based in Wanaka or Dunedin, you’ll enjoy uncapped commission and a collaborative, growth-focused culture. With established brand and strong client relationships, you will identify opportunities, manage end-to-end recruitment

Qualifications

• Proven success in agency recruitment.
• Strong commercial acumen and client relationship skills.
• Networker who opens doors and creates opportunities.
• Ability to engage with senior technology stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, driven and results-focused.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment.
• Team player with collaborative, integrity-driven approach.
• Willing to work Wanaka or Dunedin base.

Responsibilities

• Build on IT clients and technology candidates.
• Develop long-term partnerships with hiring managers, technology leaders, and executive stakeholders.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities across the technology sector.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes across a variety of technical disciplines.
• Deliver consultative talent solutions aligned to client needs and market trends.
• Work closely with Talent Managers and the wider Platinum team to achieve results.
• Contribute to the continued growth and success of Platinum's IT recruitment practice.

Skills

Agency recruitment

Commercial acumen

Relationship building

Stakeholder engagement

Self-motivation

Team player

Collaborative

Leadership support

Job description

Publication Date 04 / 11 / 2026 Location Dunedin Type Permanent / Full Time Sector HR & Recruitment

Recruitment Consultant - Perm Take ownership of a high-potential IT recruitment market with one of New Zealand's leading recruitment agencies.

As demand for technology talent continues to grow across New Zealand, we're looking to invest in an experienced recruiter who is ready to build on our strong market presence, deepen client partnerships, and help shape the next stage of our IT recruitment offering. Based in Wanaka or Dunedin.

Why Join Us

• Uncapped commission structure.
• Established IT recruitment presence with significant growth potential.
• Flexibility + collaborative team + supportive culture.
• Professional development + ongoing training.
• Wanaka or Dunedin based role.
• Genuine opportunity to influence strategy, grow a market, and make your mark.

Who We Are

Platinum Recruitment is a 100% New Zealand-owned and operated recruitment agency with a strong national footprint and reputation for delivering exceptional recruitment solutions.

We're known for building genuine partnerships with our clients and candidates, taking the time to understand their goals, challenges, and what success looks like for them. We believe recruitment is about more than filling vacancies. It's about connecting people and organisations in ways that create lasting value.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're proud of our collaborative culture, our commitment to doing the right thing, and our strong connection to the communities we serve. Through partnerships and sponsorships with organisations such as the Wildlife Hospital, Otago Medical Research Foundation, and the Cancer Society, we actively invest in giving back.

The Role

Technology recruitment is experiencing strong growth, and we're ready to support you to grow market share and make the most of uncapped commission, with the option to build something into the future.

We are seeking an experienced, commercially minded Recruitment Consultant to join our team and play a key role in growing and expanding our technology practice. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building markets, developing client relationships, and connecting exceptional technology professionals with leading organisations across New Zealand.

You'll have the support of an established brand, a collaborative team, dedicated Talent Managers, and existing client relationships, while also having the freedom and autonomy to identify opportunities, develop new business, and create your own success. Leverage senior leadership as mentors to launch the next stage of your recruitment career.

You'll be trusted to take ownership, drive growth, and become a recognised specialist within the IT recruitment sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Build on our thriving portfolio of IT clients and technology candidates.
• Develop long-term partnerships with hiring managers, technology leaders, and executive stakeholders.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities across the technology sector.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes across a variety of technical disciplines.
• Deliver consultative talent solutions aligned to client needs and market trends.
• Work closely with Talent Managers and the wider Platinum team to achieve outstanding results.
• Contribute to the continued growth and success of Platinum's IT recruitment practice.

About You

• Proven success in agency recruitment, but looking for that next step.
• Strong commercial acumen and a passion for building client relationships.
• A networker who enjoys opening doors and creating opportunities.
• Confident engaging with senior technology stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Self-motivated, driven, and focused on achieving exceptional results.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment.
• Above all, you're a team player who values collaboration, integrity, and contributing to a positive culture.
• Competitive salary with uncapped commission earning potential.
• Flexibility to support work-life balance.
• Established brand with a strong reputation in the market.
• Existing IT recruitment footprint to build from, not start from scratch.
• Supportive leadership that is committed to investing in growth.
• Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities.
• A genuinely collaborative, high-performing team environment.
• Wanaka or Dunedin based role.

Applicants must have a valid work visa, permanent residency or NZ citizenship to be considered.

Platinum Recruitment are proud to be a member of Te Uru Tāngata Centre for Workplace Inclusion believe in equal opportunities for all and we actively promote diversity and inclusion in all our recruitment processes. Managing Director Dean Delaney -