Strategic Employment Relations & People Advisor

Watercare Services Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Professional development

Supportive team

Work-life balance

Job summary

Kiriman is a New Zealand owned recruitment company with an Auckland team, focusing on construction, trades and engineering across New Zealand. We’re seeking a Recruitment Consultant to own the end-to-end process, build client and candidate networks and grow a profitable book of business.

You’ll manage portfolios, develop new business through calls and meetings, recruit across temporary and permanent roles, and deliver exceptional service while maintaining strong relationships with clients and

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ recruitment or strong sales/recruitment background.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and recruitment tools.
• Solid understanding of sales processes and relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to meet revenue and gross profit targets.
• Source candidates via job boards, social media, networking and referrals; maintain a strong pipeline.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment: briefs, shortlisting, interviewing, offers and onboarding support.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships; be primary contact for key accounts.
• Identify upsell opportunities and create tailored recruitment solutions.
• Attend industry events and network to grow business and candidate reach.
• Report on sales pipeline health and forecast revenue; meet KPIs.
• Lead by example on health & safety and contribute to a collaborative team.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Sales process

Communication skills

Relationship-building

ATS experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or trade qualification

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

Job description

Recruitment Consultant Wanted – Auckland

Location: Auckland, New Zealand

Employment type: Full-time

Remuneration: Competitive base salary + uncapped commission / performance bonus

We’re seeking a driven Recruitment Consultant to deliver exceptional recruitment outcomes for our clients and grow profitable business. You’ll manage end‑to‑end recruitment, develop client relationships, build candidate pipelines and hit targets through proactive sales and excellent service.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to meet revenue and gross profit targets
• Source candidates using job boards, social media, networking and referrals; maintain a strong pipeline
• Manage end‑to‑end recruitment: job briefs, shortlisting, interviewing, offers and onboarding support
• Build and maintain long‑term client relationships; act as primary point of contact for key accounts
• Identify upsell / cross‑sell opportunities and create tailored recruitment solutions
• Attend industry events and proactively network to grow business and candidate reach
• Report on sales pipeline health and forecast revenue; meet agreed KPIs
• Lead by example on health & safety and contribute to a collaborative team environment

What we’re looking for

• 3+ years’ recruitment experience preferred (or strong sales/recruitment background)
• Solid understanding of sales processes and a consultative approach
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship‑building skills
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and recruitment tools
• Strong organisation, attention to detail and results orientation
• Bachelor’s degree or trade qualification is an advantage

What we offer

• Competitive base pay + uncapped commission and clear progression to increased OTE
• Supportive, high‑performing team and ongoing professional development
• Opportunity to work across diverse industries and build a strong book of business

Our values – the Extrastaff way

• Ownership: We own our roles, responsibilities and results — follow up, follow on, follow through.
• Teamwork: Communication, professionalism, respect and accountability make us stronger.
• Results: “No” is not an option — we deliver with commitment, service and excellence.
• Difference: We’re proactive, positive and act with integrity and urgency.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Recruitment consultant, business developer, opportunity connector, account manager, you'll be the one stop shop for recruitment needs.

The Opportunity

Kirimana is looking for an experienced Recruitment Consultant to join our Auckland team.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of an established portfolio while continuing to grow your own client and candidate network. Our core business is construction, trades and engineering, working with companies and projects across New Zealand.

We are looking for someone who understands recruitment as a commercial business. You will need to build strong relationships, identify opportunities, understand your market and consistently deliver for both clients and candidates.

What we’re looking for

You’ll manage the full recruitment process while developing and growing your portfolio. You should be comfortable speaking with clients, getting out into the market and creating opportunities rather than waiting for them to come to you.

• Manage and grow an established portfolio of clients, candidates and contractors
• Develop new business through calls, meetings, networking and strong industry relationships
• Recruit across temporary, contract and permanent positions
• Build genuine knowledge of your clients, industries, projects and candidate market
• Take ownership of your performance, revenue, activity and the quality of service you provide

Previous recruitment experience is preferred, particularly within construction, trades, engineering or another temporary labour environment. However, we are also interested in proven sales professionals with strong relationship building skills and the commercial drive to succeed in recruitment.

What's In It For You?

You’ll join a locally owned business where good performance is recognised and there is genuine opportunity to grow. We give our consultants the support and resources to succeed, while also giving them the freedom and accountability to build their own portfolio.

• Competitive base salary with an uncapped commission structure
• An established client base and existing relationships to build from
• Dedicated candidate and administration support so you can focus on recruitment and growth
• Training, professional development and opportunities to progress within the business
• A supportive team environment with flexibility and a genuine focus on work life balance

About Kirimana

Kirimana is a New Zealand owned recruitment and workforce contracting company working across construction, engineering and other industries throughout New Zealand.

We have built our business around relationships, industry knowledge and doing what we say we will do. We value people who are accountable, commercially driven and take pride in the quality of their work.

Our consultants have the opportunity to build meaningful client relationships, develop specialist markets and create careers with genuine earning and progression potential. We provide the support, systems and wider team around you, but we also expect our people to take ownership of their results.

Primary address of work: Auckland

Vacancy number: 1

Employment type: Permanent full time

Minimum hours per week: 30 Hours

Maximum hours per week: 40 Hours

Minimum hourly rate (low salary range): $35/hour

Maximum hourly rate (high salary range): $40/hour