" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eSenior Engineering Recruitment Specialist\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"13110\"\u003e Recruitment Consultant \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"13111\"\u003e Engineering Consultant \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"13112\"\u003e Auckland \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"13113\"\u003e Permanent \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 2/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEstablished desk. Existing clients. Real opportunity.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is a rare opportunity for an experienced agency recruiter to step into an established Engineering recruitment desk with genuine history, active relationships, and room to grow.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With the New Zealand market picking up again, this agency is ready to bring someone in who can take ownership of the NZ Engineering desk and continue building on what is already there.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis desk has been split because of it\u0027s opportunity.\u003cbr\u003e This is not a cold start.\u003cbr\u003e There are existing client relationships, a respected agency brand, and a genuine opportunity for someone who knows how to manage a specialist recruitment desk properly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You can be based in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Tauranga or another major NZ city, as long as you are confident working remotely and know how to manage your own desk without needing constant direction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe client is happy for you want to be in an office if that\u0027s what you prefer or you can join the Construction Recruiter in Auckland.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe rest of the team are based in Brisbane.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat\u0026rsquo;s on offer:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e An established Engineering recruitment desk\u003cbr\u003eExisting client relationships\u003cbr\u003eActive roles and genuine opportunity\u003cbr\u003eA respected agency brand with a strong market presence\u003cbr\u003eFlexibility to be based in any major NZ city\u003cbr\u003eA supportive, experienced team\u003cbr\u003eAutonomy without being left completely on your own\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat we\u0026rsquo;re looking for:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You\u0026rsquo;ll be an experienced agency recruiter who understands the full recruitment process from business development and client management through to sourcing, screening, managing candidates, filling roles and building long-term relationships.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Engineering recruitment experience is strongly preferred. This could be across civil, mechanical, electrical, technical, infrastructure, construction-related engineering, project engineering or similar specialist markets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You don\u0026rsquo;t need to be aggressive. You don\u0026rsquo;t need to be old-school salesy. But you do need to know how to pick up a desk, build trust with clients, manage candidates properly, and follow through on what you say you\u0026rsquo;re going to do.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is not a graduate role or a training desk. It would suit someone who has already proven themselves in agency recruitment and is looking for a stronger platform, better client access, and the chance to make a desk their own.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e If you\u0026rsquo;re currently sitting on a desk that has gone quiet, chasing roles that never seem to move, or feeling like you\u0026rsquo;re capable of more than what your current agency can offer, this could be worth a conversation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Message me directly for more detail, including the agency, desk background, location flexibility and how the role is structured.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeighanne McAleer \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4475437\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "