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Employers

We partner with businesses that understand the power of great people. Our role is to help you attract and retain the high-performing talent that drives success.

Overview
Working for you, the employer.​
At Walker Smith, your success is our priority. By understanding your goals, mitigating risks, and introducing the right talent at the right time, we help you protect revenue, accelerate growth, and achieve sustainable success.

Our strategies are proven. We combine deep market expertise, innovative practices, and trusted relationships to deliver lasting impact. The proof lies in the trust we’ve earned, the careers we’ve shaped, and the businesses we’ve helped grow.

Every partnership is built on clarity, integrity, and professionalism — ensuring you gain not only the right people but also confidence in every decision. With specialists in Technology, Sales, Marketing, Communications, Finance, Property, Supply Chain and Professional Services recruitment throughout New Zealand, we deliver results where they matter most.
Hiring options with Walker Smith
Permanent recruitment
  • Secure high-calibre professionals who drive sustainable growth.
  • Candidates matched not just on skills, but on values and fit.
  • Structured process ensures you hire right the first time.
Contract recruitment
  • Access talent quickly to meet immediate business needs.
  • Scale teams up or down without long-term commitment.
  • Specialist expertise – Bring in niche skills to deliver critical projects on time.
Temporary recruitment
  • Quickly fill short-term staffing gaps
  • Cost-efficient for seasonal or urgent demands
  • Minimise administrative hassle
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Hiring options with Walker Smith
Permanent recruitment
  • Secure high-calibre professionals who drive sustainable growth.
  • Candidates matched not just on skills, but on values and fit.
  • Structured process ensures you hire right the first time.
Contract recruitment
  • Access talent quickly to meet immediate business needs.
  • Scale teams up or down without long-term commitment.
  • Specialist expertise – Bring in niche skills to deliver critical projects on time.
Temporary recruitment
  • Quickly fill short-term staffing gaps
  • Cost-efficient for seasonal or urgent demands
  • Minimise administrative hassle
Hear from our clients about what we do best

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We had a great experience working with Tam Linton to fill a key role in our company. Right from the start, he took the time to really understand our needs, company culture, and what we were looking for in a candidate. Tam made the whole hiring process easy with his professionalism, quick responses, and sharp eye for talent. Thanks to him, we found the perfect fit for our team.
Jeff Sharp
Utilities Infrastructure NZ

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Darron is our preferred HR consultant as he consistently delivers the right person for our requirements. He puts in the effort before we see candidates so we have a streamlined and efficient process. Always a pleasure to deal with and a good bloke all round.
Jeff
Hiring manager

Franklin Smith Group of Clients

Frequently asked questions

We specialise in Technology, Sales, Marketing, Communications, Finance, Property, Supply Chain and Professional Services recruitment throughout New Zealand.

We use structured briefs, scorecards, and in-depth interviews to ensure candidates align with both your skills needs and your culture.

For permanent roles, we build strong pipelines to move quickly. For contract hiring, we can often place skilled professionals within days.

No. While based in Auckland, we also have offices in Christchurch and we partner with ambitious businesses across New Zealand and the wider region.

Our focus on ambition and outcomes sets us apart — we help businesses protect revenue, mitigate risks, and fuel long-term growth.
We are people focused. From first contact to next steps, we put your career ambitions first with transparency throughout your career journey.
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Locations
Auckland
Level 16/51 Shortland Street,
Auckland Central, 1010
Christchurch
The Welder, 20 Welles St, Christchurch Central