Principal/Senior Consultant - Corporate
Senior / Principal Recruitment Consultant – Professional Services, Corporate Services, Government & Policy
Wellington-based NZ-Owned Agency
Our client is a proudly New Zealand-owned recruitment agency with a strong presence in Wellington and a thriving branch in Auckland. They specialise in placing outstanding talent across professional services, corporate services, government, and policy roles. The desk is genuinely warm, built on long-standing relationships, repeat business, and a reputation for doing things the right way.
We’re looking for a Senior or Principal Consultant to take ownership of this high-potential desk.
About the role
This is not a cold-start desk. You’ll step into an established portfolio with existing client and candidate relationships ready to be nurtured and grown. Your focus will be on:
- Building and deepening connections across the Wellington and Auckland markets
- Headhunting and engaging senior professionals in professional services, corporate services, government, and policy
- Managing the full 360 recruitment cycle with a genuine consultative approach
- Delivering outstanding outcomes for both clients and candidates
You’ll thrive if you’re naturally relationship-driven, love helping people find their next great move, and get energy from making meaningful matches in the market.
About you
- Proven track record as a Senior or Principal recruiter or equivalent senior-level recruitment experience
- Strong existing networks and market knowledge, especially in the Wellington region
- Excellent at connecting, engaging, and headhunting at senior levels
- Passionate about people and recruitment as a force for good
- Collaborative, mature, and values-driven
What we offer
- High base + generous commission 30-40%+ on your billings
- True flexible WFH, trust to deliver wherever you work best
- A genuinely mature, inclusive, and supportive culture, no ego, no burnout culture, just great people doing great work
- Real autonomy and the backing of a stable, NZ-owned business
- Opportunity to live and recruit in the market you know best
If you’re a senior recruiter who’s connected in Wellington, loves what you do, and wants to join an agency that truly values people, culture, and long-term relationships, we’d love to talk.
Based in Wellington Auckland candidates with strong Wellington networks also encouraged
Sound like you?
Send your CV and a short note to claudia@rice.co.nz or message me directly. All conversations are treated with complete confidentiality.
We look forward to hearing from you!
