About the Role

Senior Recruitment Consultant -Auckland

Join the Global Leader in Workforce solutions

At Adecco, we connect people from all backgrounds with meaningful employment while partnering with organisations to deliver innovative workforce solutions. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we continue to grow our presence in New Zealand, and this is an exciting opportunity to be part of that journey. We are seeking an experienced and highly driven Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our Auckland team, specialising in Manufacturing and Industrial recruitment, from high-volume operational roles through to senior-level appointments. This is a senior-level 360 recruitment role combining business development, client relationship management and end-to-end recruitment delivery. You will manage and grow an established client base while identifying new business opportunities, building strong talent networks and delivering exceptional outcomes for clients and candidates.

The role is based in Auckland and requires the flexibility to travel to support clients across the greater North Island region, including Hamilton.

Key Responsibilities and Experience Required

Business Development & Client Management

• Identify, develop and convert new business opportunities.
• Grow and strengthen existing client relationships through proactive account management.
• Conduct regular client visits, workforce planning discussions and account reviews.
• Negotiate rates, terms of business and service agreements.
• Identify and recommend workforce solutions aligned to client needs.
• Prepare quotations, proposals and commercial solutions.
• Build a strong sales pipeline and deliver against agreed revenue, activity and performance targets.
• Manage client expectations and resolve escalated staffing matters professionally.

Recruitment & Candidate Management

• Manage the full 360 recruitment lifecycle, from business development and job qualification through to placement and aftercare.
• Source, screen, interview, reference-check and place candidates across temporary and permanent roles.
• Manage high-volume recruitment requirements while maintaining a high-quality candidate experience.
• Build and maintain active talent pools aligned to current and future client needs.
• Coordinate candidate onboarding, inductions and pre-employment requirements.
• Ensure appropriate right-to-work, licensing, reference and compliance documentation is completed.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate and client information within our systems

Operational & Commercial management

• Ensure timesheets, placement information and client charge rates are accurate and processed on time.
• Support the setup of new client accounts and candidate profiles.
• Maintain accurate reporting, documentation and CRM records.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding, payroll and service delivery.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be currently based in New Zealand & 2+ years’ recruitment industry experience, ideally within manufacturing, industrial, trades, logistics or a related sector.
• Strong experience in 360 recruitment, business development and account management.
• A proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales, revenue and recruitment performance targets.
• Strong business development capability, including prospecting, relationship building and converting opportunities into long-term partnerships.
• Experience managing both temporary and permanent recruitment would be advantageous.
• Strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills with a customer-first mindset.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• A proactive and resilient approach. You are solutions-focused, self-motivated and comfortable picking up the phone, meeting clients and creating opportunities.
• Confidence working with CRM and recruitment technology, with an interest in leveraging AI and digital tools to improve productivity and customer outcomes.
• An established understanding of the New Zealand market. Existing Auckland or upper North Island networks would be advantageous.
• A relevant tertiary qualification/Diploma in business or a related field is advantageous.

What we offer

• NZD $70,000–$80,000 base salary + commission, depending on experience.
• Full-time position, 40 hours per week, based in our modern Auckland office.
• An established Auckland and Hamilton client portfolio with significant opportunity for further growth.
• The opportunity to build and develop a substantial Manufacturing and Industrial recruitment desk.
• Career development within a global workforce solutions organisation.
• Access to internal career opportunities, learning and development, and flexible ways of working.

📄 How to Apply

Apply online and attach your CV and any relevant certificates.

Email Shaun directly at [email protected]