Senior Researcher | Talent Intelligence

Tribe Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

My Day leave

Birthday off

Wellbeing and flexibility

Partnership with Exec Search Partners

Market-leading tools

Job summary

Tribe Executive in Auckland is seeking a Senior Researcher to join our team, leading the research behind senior appointments with Executive Search Partners. You will build talent maps, map leadership structures and deliver precise longlists and candidate profiles while refining outreach with our partners.

You will apply AI-assisted sourcing and talent intelligence tools to improve workflows, and contribute to smarter research processes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in executive search research or senior talent sourcing.
• Confident use of LinkedIn Recruiter and research platforms.
• A structured, detail-driven research method, and the analytical ability to read organisational structures and leadership talent markets.
• Strong written communication, including outreach that is relevant, engaging and true to the opportunity.
• Genuine curiosity about AI and technology, and how it can make research faster and sharper.

Responsibilities

• Lead research workstreams across executive search assignments, building search strategies that match each client brief and land on agreed milestones.
• Build detailed talent maps, analysing leadership structures and organisational hierarchies to sharpen targeting and bring real market insight to the table.
• Deliver accurate, well-targeted longlists and candidate profiles, and keep our ATS clean and current.
• Craft tailored outreach, approach candidates to test interest, and line up conversations with our Executive Search Partners.
• Put AI-assisted sourcing and talent intelligence platforms to work, and help the team adopt new tools and smarter research workflows.

Skills

LinkedIn Recruiter

Talent intelligence tools

Structured research method

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Curiosity about AI

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Talent intelligence platforms

Job description

About The Opportunity

We're looking for a Senior Researcher to join Tribe Executive, working hand in hand with Executive Search Partners. You'll lead the research behind every great senior appointment: finding, mapping and engaging the leaders our clients need.

• Lead research workstreams across executive search assignments, building search strategies that match each client brief and land on agreed milestones.
• Build detailed talent maps, analysing leadership structures and organisational hierarchies to sharpen targeting and bring real market insight to the table.
• Deliver accurate, well-targeted longlists and candidate profiles, and keep our ATS clean and current.
• Craft tailored outreach, approach candidates to test interest, and line up conversations with our Executive Search Partners.
• Put AI-assisted sourcing and talent intelligence platforms to work, and help the team adopt new tools and smarter research workflows.

What You'll Bring

• 3 + years' experience in executive search research or senior talent sourcing.
• Confident use of LinkedIn Recruiter and research platforms. Experience with talent intelligence tools is a bonus.
• A structured, detail-driven research method, and the analytical ability to read organisational structures and leadership talent markets.
• Strong written communication, including outreach that is relevant, engaging and true to the opportunity.
• Genuine curiosity about AI and technology, and how it can make research faster and sharper.

What's on Offer

• A values-driven, inclusive team where wellbeing and flexibility are genuinely supported
• Extra 'My Day' leave every quarter, and your birthday off
• Close partnership with our Executive Search Partners on senior roles
• Market-leading research tools and technology to do your best work

To apply for this vacancy, you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.

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