Recruitment Consultant Wanted In New Zealand

Behind every successful project in the trades and industrial sectors is a recruiter who knew exactly who to call and when. Tradestaff is looking for a talented Recruitment Consultant to join their Wellington team. In this role, you will connect skilled workers with meaningful opportunities, build long term relationships with clients, and manage the end to end recruitment process. You will spend time out on site, seeing the work firsthand while ensuring the health and safety of everyone on the team. If you are a confident communicator who loves sales and genuinely enjoys working with people, this recruitment consultant position in Wellington offers a supportive team, clear growth pathways, and a culture that celebrates success.

Company Overview

Tradestaff is a wholly New Zealand owned industry leader in temporary recruitment solutions for the trades and industrial sectors. For over 30 years, the company has been matching top talent with exceptional opportunities, helping to get projects built, products moved, and machinery working across the country. With ongoing growth and a reputation for excellence, Tradestaff offers an inclusive, supportive, and innovative work environment where personal growth and success are top priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Development: Hunt for new client sales opportunities and turn them into long term, mutually beneficial relationships by becoming a trusted recruitment partner to businesses across the Wellington region.
• End to End Recruitment: Manage the full recruitment cycle, from sourcing and interviewing candidates to placing them in roles, ensuring the right people are available at the right time.
• Relationship Building: Build and nurture strong relationships with both clients and candidates who share the company values, listening to needs and providing tailored recruitment solutions.
• On Site Engagement: Get out on site regularly to see the work happening firsthand and ensure the health and safety of all team members is looked after.
• Client Consultation: Listen carefully to client needs, understanding both long and short term requirements, and deliver solutions that keep them coming back.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with your colleagues to share leads, insights, and best practices, contributing to a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with confidence who can instill that same confidence in others. You should love sales and genuinely enjoy dealing with people. Exceptional communication, listening, interpersonal, and organisational skills are essential. You must be comfortable working in a fast paced environment, juggling multiple tasks without letting any of them drop. Recruitment industry experience is an advantage, but candidates who tick many of the other boxes are encouraged to apply. A great sense of humor and a genuine enjoyment of life are important traits we value.

Benefits and Perks

This role offers a competitive salary package of $70,000 to $80,000 per year, plus a rewarding commission structure that recognises your performance. You will receive a fully expensed phone and laptop, subsidized Southern Cross Health Insurance, and a range of thoughtful benefits including birthday leave, Easter eggs, Christmas presents, and recognition on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. The company celebrates its people and believes that work should be fun. Clear pathways for career growth and development are available, and you will be part of a collaborative team that genuinely wants you to succeed.

How to Apply

If you are ready to elevate your career in recruitment while making a real impact, we want to hear from you. This is an opportunity to join a wholly New Zealand owned industry leader with a supportive team and a culture that celebrates success. Apply now through the job portal. We look forward to welcoming our next team member to the Wellington branch. Your next career chapter starts here.