Recruitment Consultant

Beyond Recruitment; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness days

Birthday off

Modern Wellington CBD office

Job summary

Beyond Recruitment in Wellington is seeking a Recruitment Consultant specialising across the Government & Policy space. If you're outgoing and relationship-driven, you’ll connect top public sector talent with meaningful roles and thrive on fast-paced government desks.

You’ll join a busy, supportive team with strong client demand, valuable networks, and the freedom to grow your own portfolio while enjoying flexibility, wellness days, and a modern Wellington CBD office.

Qualifications

• Integrity, strong values, and a commitment to ethical recruitment practices.
• Experience in agency recruitment or a background in government, policy, advisory, governance, or public sector operations.
• A collaborative spirit, resilience, and the drive to succeed in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build and nurture long-term relationships.
• A people-first mindset — we’re relationship-driven, not transactional.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients and candidates across central and local government, policy, advisory, programme delivery, and governance-related roles.
• Build strong relationships and deliver end-to-end recruitment solutions across the public sector.
• Leverage your sector knowledge and people skills to thrive in a fast-moving, high-demand market.
• Take ownership of an active, well-established desk with significant ongoing workflow and plenty of room to grow your own portfolio.

Skills

Relationship building

Public sector knowledge

Networking

Communication

Job description

Beyond Recruitment – Wellington, North Island

Recruitment Consultant – Government & Policy, Specialist

Beyond Recruitment – Wellington

Join Beyond Recruitment, New Zealand’s largest privately‑owned talent services provider, as a Recruitment Consultant specialising across the Government & Policy space. If you're an outgoing, relationship‑driven professional who loves connecting great people with meaningful public sector work, we’d love to hear from you.

This is one of our busiest and most successful desks, with strong client demand, long‑standing relationships, and a steady flow of high‑quality roles. You’ll be stepping into a fast paced desk from day one with an incredibly supportive team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of clients and candidates across central and local government, policy, advisory, programme delivery, and governance‑related roles.


• Build strong relationships and deliver end‑to‑end recruitment solutions across the public sector.


• Leverage your sector knowledge and people skills to thrive in a fast‑moving, high‑demand market.


• Take ownership of an active, well‑established desk with significant ongoing workflow and plenty of room to grow your own portfolio.

What You’ll Find at Beyond Recruitment:

• A supportive, experienced team of senior recruiters with deep government networks and genuine collaboration.


• A competitive salary package with generous commissions.


• Access to an established portfolio of public sector clients — plus the freedom to grow new accounts and make your mark.


• Flexibility and work‑life balance, including wellness days and your birthday off.


• A brand‑new, modern office in the heart of the Wellington CBD.


• A culture built on trust, humour, and strong relationships — we back our people.

Your Qualities:

• Integrity, strong values, and a commitment to ethical recruitment practices.


• Experience in agency recruitment or a background in government, policy, advisory, governance, or public sector operations.


• A collaborative spirit, resilience, and the drive to succeed in a dynamic, fast‑moving environment.


• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build and nurture long‑term relationships.


• A people‑first mindset — we’re relationship‑driven, not transactional.

At Beyond Recruitment, relationships are at the core of everything we do. We connect top talent with exceptional opportunities while fostering a supportive, growth‑oriented team environment. With the Government & Policy market continuing to grow, this is the perfect time to step into a role that offers impact, challenge, and genuine opportunity — backed by a desk that’s already performing at a high level.

For a confidential chat — whether you’re ready to take the next step or just curious — contact Ryan Wilson on 021 192 4251 or ***********@beyond.co.nz