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Senior Recruitment Consultant - Blue Collar

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Senior Recruitment Consultant - Blue Collar
Kinetic Recruitment

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Tauranga, Bay of plenty, New Zealand
Classification symbol Trades and Services
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Salary
$70,000-75,000 per year
Job posted on July 10, 2025
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Job Description:
Senior Recruitment Consultant - Blue Collar | Tauranga

Are you a driven recruitment professional with a background in the trades? Ready to take ownership of your own desk in a thriving blue-collar market? We're on the hunt for a Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our growing team in Tauranga.

About the Role:
As a Senior Recruitment Consultant, you'll focus on placing skilled blue-collar professionals in roles across the North Island. With a strong foundation in carpentry and agency recruitment, you'll hit the ground running - building lasting client relationships, sourcing top talent, and growing your desk into a high-performing division.

This is a client-facing, business development-focused role, ideal for someone who thrives on autonomy, results, and the opportunity to shape their own success.

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Monday to Friday working hours
  • 40 hours per week - Permanent Role
  • Building and managing a portfolio of blue-collar clients, with a focus on construction and trades
  • Sourcing, screening, and placing skilled candidates into temporary and permanent roles
  • Driving business development efforts to grow market share across the region
  • Maintaining and nurturing strong relationships with both clients and candidates
  • Working closely with a high-performing team, while taking full ownership of your desk

What We're Looking For:
  • Minimum 2 year's experience in a Blue Collar recruitment agency environment
  • Held the title of Senior Recruitment Consultant
  • At least 2 years' hands-on experience in carpentry or a related trade
  • Strong business development and relationship-building skills
  • A self-starter with a hunger for growth and success
  • Deep understanding of the blue-collar market, especially in construction and trades

Why Join Us:
  • Base salary of $70,000 to $75,000 per annum, plus uncapped commission.
  • Established brand with growth opportunity in Tauranga
  • Supportive team culture with genuine career progression
  • Tools, tech, and autonomy to build your desk your way

Ready to take the next step in your recruitment career? Apply now or contact us directly for a confidential chat.

This is a full-time, permanent position based in Tauranga, New Zealand. The role is open to New Zealand Citizens, Residents, and those eligible to work in New Zealand. Accredited Employer Work Visa support is available for the right candidate.
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