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We know

Many of our recruitment consultants have come from within New Zealand’s technical industries. When paired with their extensive recruitment experience, the result is a consultancy that really knows its business. We have the knowledge, the contacts and expertise to ensure a successful outcome – first time, every time.

We find

We’ve been recruiting from local and international markets for New Zealand’s various engineering and technical businesses since 1996. This, combined with our consultants’ many years of industry experience, means that we know how to find the right candidates and the most suitable positions for them.

We care

We want to contribute to your long-term success, so we’ll go the extra mile for our clients and candidates. Our unrivaled ability to achieve the ‘right fit’ between both parties has ultimately set us apart from our competition. We pride ourselves on being New Zealand’s most trusted technical recruitment consultancy.

EMPLOYERS

We specialise exclusively in the engineering, construction and technical professions. We work with businesses who have in-house HR teams as well as businesses who need the full recruitment process run by our team.

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We can help you get the job you’re looking for. If you’re an engineering, construction or technical professional and want to make a smart career move, the best place to start is with Technical Recruitment Solutions. We have job opportunities in leading companies throughout New Zealand.

HOW WE CAN HELP

Meet the Team

Bethany Craigen

Candidate Manager
Food & Dairy / Scientific & Pharmaceutical

Tony De Barr

Team Leader
Food & Dairy / Scientific & Pharmaceutical

Olivia Lawrence

Recruitment Consultant
Food & Dairy / Scientific Pharmaceutical

Andrew Hickey

Senior Recruitment Consultant
Industrial & Energy

Maya Carpenter – Salvador

Recruitment Consultant
Food & Dairy / Scientific & Pharmaceutical

Adam Bentley

Recruitment Consultant
Civil & Construction

Louise Walker

Office Manager

Simon Field

Team Leader
Civil & Construction

Luke Atkinson

Senior Recruitment Consultant
Civil & Construction / Manufacturing & Trades

Roy Norrington

General Manager

Chiel Van Asch

Senior Recruitment Consultant
Manufacturing & Trades

Testimonials

“The team at Technical Recruitment Solutions is very dedicated and goes to great lengths to find and explore only the best positions in the industry.

I am very impressed by the hard work that Adam and Simon put in and can recommend their services to anyone who is serious about securing the right position.”

RiaanPlaced Senior Project Manager

Adam is a good listener who provides quick feedback. Adam managed to arrange an interview and secure a job offer for me on the same day. Well done Adam!

MohammadPlaced Site Engineer

“I am extremely grateful for Franziska and the team, and all the support they provided me through what is often a stressful process. I am so excited to begin my role and could not recommend Technical Recruitment Solutions more.”

KatiePlaced QA Manager

“Technical Recruitment Solutions has helped me find the job that most suited my skills and my life-style. The staff were very friendly and the communication and process were very clear. Thank you for all your support!”

LuciaPlaced Territory Manager

“Technical Recruitment Solutions are good listeners and knew exactly the type of work environment that met my needs. When Technical Recruitment Solutions contacted me with a job opening, my recruitment consultant told me that she immediately thought of me. When I looked at it, I instantly knew the job was for me as it was so fitting.”

SaadiqaPlaced Quality Technician

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Technical Recruitment Solutions to fill a difficult skill-set position. I’ve been impressed by their professionalism and their ability to get the job done. They can be depended upon to work in the best interest of both the company and the candidate, which is extremely beneficial in the long-run for their clients.”

MarkFood & Dairy Client

“Tony was very professional and could not do enough to help. We are moving from South Africa and Tony has given us so much extra information to assist us with our move. I could not have asked for a better consultant. Thank you Tony, and I look forward to meeting you in the near future!”

RobPlaced Technical Services Manager

“Extremely Professional. Franziska helped me through the entire process. She was very efficient, humble and respectful during our interactions. She was quick to answer and find an answer to my inquiry. Awesome job.”

AnonymousPlaced Quality Systems Associate

“It is now that I realize the enormous impact Technical Recruitment Solutions had on our lives. I have tried many a recruiter only to be pushed aside and never kept in the loop. We will be forever grateful. I feel you are a great ambassador for recruiters alike.”

BenProject Engineer

“I have started at my new job last week, and my initial experience here is very positive. I just want to thank Technical Recruitment Solutions wholeheartedly for introducing me to this company and organizing everything for me. You have done a great job. Well-done.”

IbrarPlaced Technical Specialist

“My partner is actually responsible for hiring her own staff and she was EXTREMELY impressed with how David was going about his job. If anyone asks me to recommend a recruiter I will categorically send them in your direction.”

AnonymousPlaced Candidate

“Refining NZ has been working with Danny Hopkins at Technical Recruitment Solutions for a number of years and couldn’t be happier with the relationship. Danny is 100% trustworthy and honest, he knows the engineering industry inside out and relates incredibly well to our business.”

Refining NZIndustrial & Energy Client

“It has always been a great experience working with Danny. This is not the first time that Danny matched me with a great opportunity.”

PieterPlaced Asset Engineer

“Daniel is an excellent consultant – kind and attentive to all your needs. I had no trouble with him. I had a lot of inquiries and he was hard working in getting all of the information I needed. I will recommend Daniel to anyone looking for work in the technical fields.”

ShanePlaced Biodiesel Plant Operator

“Right from the very start, Darren communicated with me at all times. I liked that Technical Recruitment Solutions takes the time to get to know their candidates and find out their needs and aspirations, so they can make sure the candidate and the client are a good fit! Darren still keeps in touch to find out how things are going. I would definitely recommend Technical Recruitment Solutions.”

JessicaPlaced Senior Engineering Technician

“After disappointing results from large, generic recruitment agencies trying to fill our specialist, industrial roles, I was amazed how simple it became working with Technical Recruitment Solutions. They understand what we need from our technical candidates. They even helped with the complexities of immigration. Technical Recruitment Solutions will look after you.”

VanessaManufacturing & Trades Client

“It was great to work with Daniel. He answered all my questions and helped me with all the paperwork. He kept me in the loop about what was going on and I always knew whats next. Very helpful and very friendly. Thank you for all your help Daniel!”

KatharinaPlaced Biodiesel Plant Operator

“David is a true professional and conscientious individual. My experience with Technical Recruitment Solutions was a pleasure and I was kept informed and updated every step off the way. I can only speak highly of Technical Recruitment Solutions and would highly recommend their services. Thank you.”

GrahamPlaced Automation Engineer

“Excellent. Franziska provided a friendly and professional service. She gave very useful guidance to the recruitment process and I always felt like I could ask her anything. It was very reassuring to have her there for all of my queries, as I was relatively new to this kind of recruitment process. I couldn’t recommend her more, she knows her stuff!”

KelseyPlaced QA Officer

David was very helpful throughout the whole process. Talking to him felt like talking to a good friend. He would call me after each interview to ask me how it went, and then tried to clarify any other things that I was still unclear about. The way he handled the whole process was not only professional, but also friendly and compassionately.

ArifPlaced Senior Software Engineer

“Working with Franziska was a very pleasant & lovely experience”

AnonymousPlaced Quality Assurance Specialist

“Olivia was very friendly, helpful, attentive, and collaborative during the whole process. She responded and communicated all my questions and concerns about the position in a very fast and effective way. I am very grateful and I fully recommend her.”

AndreaPlaced Production Operator

The best recruiter that I have experience. Franziska is very kind, professional and nice person. Highly recommend.

TiagoPlaced Quality Assurance Specialist

It was a pleasure dealing with Simon. There was no mucking around and he dealt with the process very quickly and professionally due to the fact the client needed someone quickly. He kept me informed regularly on how the process was going etc. He did a great job in a short time frame. Thanks very much for your assistance Simon.

AnonymousHealth & Safety Advisor

I had a awesome experience and Chiel was really good, he helped me in getting the role I was looking for. I am recommending TRS to other people whosever is looking for new role.

PranavQuality Test Technician

Daniel is a good communicator, provided advice and confidence which made the connection with the company easy.

AnoymousTransportation Engineer

It was great working with Olivia. She genuinely cared and showed interest, followed up and communicated the message across in best ways. Despite Covid lockdown she was in touch and assuring.

AnonymousHealth & Safety Advisor (Systems & Support)

Tony was Fantastic- very professional, first class support and follow-up. Insights into the current NZ Job market were invaluable.

AnonymousHead of Quality

David got me a job during lockdown and negotiated the pay that I requested.

AnonymousMechatronics Engineer

Franziska was professional and easy to get along with. Made the process through this stressful time a lot easier!

AnonymousRegulatory Affairs & Quality Officer

Simon’s Great. Always helpful and had my interest at heart. Kept everything confidential.

BruceOperations Manager

John is a really friendly, down to earth guy with a great conversational style. Made me feel at ease immediately, and kept in communication all the way (it was about a five week process). I felt supported and valued.

SimonResearch & Development Specialist

David was really helpful. Kept me up to date with the process and managed everything really well.

AnonymousBusiness Systems Developer

Very open and honest with talking through situations and great communication through the fast moving process.
Felt very comfortable during the whole process.

AnonymousMaintenance Technician

John was great to deal with……….always took my calls and followed up with the prospective employer to get answers to any questions I had. The prospective employer took a while to get the final interview and then the offer sorted………..mainly due to Covid……….but John always kept me up to date with any progress and kept on at the company to finalise things.

AnonymousManager: Metalbilt Architectural Products Division

Why Choose Us

Excellence

We pride ourselves on achieving the best results for our clients and candidates.

Passion

We care passionately about the people we help and the professional service we provide.

Innovation

By listening to our clients and candidates, we’re constantly improving the way we operate.

Knowledge

Our consultants have in-depth industry experience – we know your business.

PROVEN

We have over 20 years experience matching talented personnel with industry leaders.

Integrity

Everyone we work with is treated open and honestly, professionally and with the utmost integrity.