Unlock senior technical talent with confidence
For over 25 years, Technical Recruitment Solutions has been matching technical professionals across New Zealand in positions of all levels. Our Executive Technical Search service focuses exclusively on pinpointing top-tier leadership and high-impact technical roles. From large multinational organisations to niche New Zealand owned companies, we specialise in bespoke roles where traditional sourcing methods aren’t successful.
Below are some of our successful Executive Search placements:
- Chief Science Officer
- Chief Technical Officer
- Chief Operating Officer
- General Manager
- General Manager – Major Projects
- Site General Manager
- ANZ Quality Director
- Research & Innovation Director
- Business Development Manager
- Quality Director
- Project Director
- Technical Services Director
- Head of Innovation
- Senior Technical Expert
Why Technical Recruitment Solutions?
MARKET MAPPING &
BENCHMARKING
We leverage proprietary data and deep industry insight to inform role design, salary positioning, and benefit packages.
SPECIALIST
FOCUS
Unlike standard recruitment, executive search takes a strategic approach to find candidates with niche expertise and proven leadership credentials.
CONFIDENTIAL &
CONSULTATIVE
Our team provides tactical, high‑value sourcing—from discreet headhunting to comprehensive candidate screening and negotiation support.
What sets executive search apart?
INDUSTRY
EXPERTISE
Our consultants come from technical backgrounds and understand the challenges across industry sectors—from robotics and automation, to food, civil, and life sciences.
ESTABLISHED
REPUTATION
Trusted by both clients and candidates, Technical Recruitment Solutions has placed senior professionals in leadership roles across New Zealand’s complex industries since 1996.
HOLISTIC
SUPPORT
From interview coaching to employer branding and onboarding advice, we support you at every step.
“It’s been great working with Tony. He’s been super communicative and helpful. Its been a complex recruitment filled with some challenges with stakeholders and Tony has managed it well – appreciate the support Tony.”
– Executive Search Client
Contact our Executive Search Team
Tony De Barr
Industry Specialist
Food & Dairy, Scientific & Pharmaceutical
Email | Ph. 04 916 0541
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Luke Atkinson
Industry Specialist
Manufacturing & Technology
Email | Ph. 04 333 0383
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Andrew Hickey
Industry Specialist
Industrial & Energy
Email | Ph. 04 282 1562
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Sophie Beattie
Executive Support & Marketing Coordinator
Email
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