Candidate Manager

About Absolute IT

Absolute IT stands as one of New Zealand’s premier specialist technology recruitment agencies, operating across four branches nationwide. We partner with top tech enterprises in New Zealand, leveraging extensive market knowledge and a consultative style to ensure outstanding outcomes for both clients and candidates. Having contributed passionately to the New Zealand tech sector for over 20 years, we prioritize creating a supportive, engaging, and developmental environment for our team members.

Role Overview

The Candidate Manager plays a central role in driving the success of our business. This position supports recruitment Consultants by ensuring candidates have a seamless and engaging experience throughout their journey with us.

Responsibilities

• Provide recruitment support across various IT disciplines encompassing Permanent, Fixed-Term, and Contract employment.
• Develop strategies to attract and engage candidates; partner with job seekers throughout their recruitment process.
• Manage recruitment administration including advertising roles, shortlisting applicants, and preparing candidate profiles.
• Utilize specialized recruitment platforms to identify passive candidates and connect with active job seekers for available assignments and positions.
• Coordinate interviews, meetings, testing, and background verifications.
• Maintain and update the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
• Cultivate and sustain relationships with active candidates.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum two years experience in technology recruitment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication capabilities.
• Highly organized, proactive, energetic, with meticulous attention to detail.

Benefits and Perks

• Flexible working conditions.
• Additional leave perks including a dedicated wellbeing day and birthday off.
• Discounted insurance, dental, and optical plans.
• Performance incentives such as vouchers and team celebrations.
• Access to cutting-edge recruitment technology and tools.
• Opportunities for career development within the broader Accordant Group.

About the Accordant Group

Absolute IT operates under the Accordant Group, New Zealand’s only NZX-listed recruitment company. The Group encompasses six reputable recruitment businesses holding strong market positions, presenting diverse career advancement, training and development, and collaborative initiatives.

Additional Information

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly or contact Justin Kissling, Branch Manager, for a confidential conversation.