Recruitment Consultant - Data, Digital & Technology
Recruitment Consultant - Data, Digital & Technology

Contract Type:

Full Time

Location:

Central Auckland - Auckland | Tāmaki-makau-rau 

Industry:

HR & Recruitment

Contact Name:

caitlyn spedding

Contact Email:

caitlyn@alexanderjames.co.nz

Contact Phone:

022 682 5906

Date Published:

20-Oct-2026

We're looking for someone with personality, ambition and a bit of drive to join our Data, Digital & Technology team at Alexander James.

You don't need to be an IT expert. You don't even need to have worked in recruitment before.

What we're looking for is someone who enjoys meeting people, building relationships, backing themselves and making things happen. Someone who's keen to learn, motivated by success and ready to build a career with real potential.

If that sounds like you, keep reading.

What's the opportunity?

Recruitment is a career where no two days are the same. One day you're meeting with a client to understand their business, the next you're connecting great people with opportunities that could change their careers.

It's fast-paced, people-focused and commercial. You'll develop skills in sales, negotiation, relationship management and business development — skills that can take you a long way.

And the best part? You won't be starting from scratch.

You'll be joining an established team with existing clients, relationships and a warm desk to build on. You'll have the support of experienced recruiters around you, while getting the opportunity to develop your own network, grow your desk and make your mark.

You'll be building something of your own, with a team behind you.

What will you be doing?
  • Building relationships with clients and getting to know their businesses.
  • Connecting with talented people across the Data, Digital & Technology market.
  • Developing existing client relationships and creating new business opportunities.
  • Managing recruitment processes from the first conversation through to placement.
  • Meeting clients, picking up the phone and getting out into the market.
  • Learning how to spot opportunities, negotiate deals and deliver results.
  • Working with a team that shares knowledge, backs one another and celebrates success.
Some days will be challenging. Some conversations won't go your way. But when you get the right person into the right role, win a new client or see your hard work pay off, it's incredibly rewarding.
Who would suit this role?

We're more interested in your potential than a perfect CV.

Maybe you've worked in sales, account management, customer service or another role where building relationships is part of what you do. Maybe you're already in recruitment and ready for a new environment. Or perhaps you're looking for a career change and want something with more variety, responsibility and opportunity.

Whatever your background, we'd love to hear from you if you're someone who:
  • Is confident, personable and enjoys talking to people.
  • Has the initiative to pick up the phone and start a conversation.
  • Is curious, commercially minded and keen to learn.
  • Enjoys a challenge and doesn't give up when things get tough.
  • Wants to take ownership of their work and build their own success.
  • Brings positive energy, a sense of humour and a team-first attitude.
Recruitment isn't for everyone. It takes resilience, initiative and a willingness to put yourself out there. But if you enjoy people, thrive on a challenge and like seeing the results of your efforts, it can be a seriously rewarding career.

Previous recruitment experience would be great, and technology recruitment experience is a bonus. Neither is essential.

Bring the attitude. We'll help you build the skills.

What's in it for you?

We want you to enjoy coming to work, feel supported and have the opportunity to build a career you're proud of.

Here's what you can look forward to:
  • A warm desk to get you started – existing clients and relationships, with room to grow.
  • Competitive salary and package – with the opportunity to be rewarded for your contribution and success.
  • Flexibility – we understand that work is important, but so is life outside it.
  • A little extra time for you – enjoy your birthday off and a wellbeing day.
  • Health insurance – because looking after yourself matters.
  • Learning and development – build your skills with support from people who know their markets.
  • Career progression – opportunities to grow your capabilities, take on more responsibility and develop your career.
  • A genuinely good team – people who share ideas, celebrate wins and help each other out.
  • Social events and team get-togethers – because work should be enjoyable, too.
At Alexander James, you'll have the opportunity to develop your own professional network, learn how businesses operate and build commercial skills that go well beyond recruitment.

And as you grow, there's the opportunity to build a desk, a reputation and a career of your own.

A little about us:

We're an established recruitment agency, 15 years in business, with a strong presence across our markets, including Data, Digital & Technology.

We're ambitious about growing our business, and we want people who are excited to be part of that journey. You'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced people, develop your own client relationships and make a genuine contribution to the team's success.

We're serious about what we do, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. We work hard, back one another and believe that building a successful career should be rewarding along the way.

Ready to give it a go?

Along with your CV, send us a short cover letter telling us a little about yourself, what motivates you and why you're interested in recruitment and business development.

No need for a perfectly polished essay or a generic AI-generated application. We want to hear from the real you.

If you're ambitious, enjoy people, have a commercial spark and want to build a career where your effort can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.
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