A strategic approach to solving capability challenges through better hiring decisions.
Discover
Understand the Business
Business objectives
Team dynamics
Stakeholder expectations
Workforce challenges
Success measures
Strategic Alignment
Define
Build the Success Profile
Technical capability
Leadership capability
Cultural contribution
Future potential
Remuneration strategy
Hiring Accuracy
Attract
Identify & Engage Talent
Market mapping
Search methodology
Network engagement
Referral attraction
International talent solutions
Talent Access
Assess
Validate Capability & Fit
Competency assessment
Behavioural assessment
Motivation analysis
Stakeholder alignment
Risk identification
Hiring Confidence
Secure/Embed
Deliver Long-Term Success
Offer management
Counter-offer management
Pre-start engagement
Onboarding support
Post-placement care
Lasting Impact
Engagementoptions
Support built around the hire
Contingent
A success-fee approach for standard hiring requirements.
Exclusive
A focused search with priority delivery and a preferential fee.
Retained
Dedicated search support for leadership and critical appointments.
Contract
Flexible access to project and specialist talent.
HBDI and Consultancy Service
Flexible pricing tailored to your team requirements
Additional capability where you need it
You may not need to outsource the entire hiring process.
Our modular services can support your internal team with talent sourcing, market mapping, candidate screening, shortlist development, interview design, capability assessment and workflow management.
This gives your team additional capacity, specialist expertise and market reach without requiring a full end-to-end engagement.
AI-enabled. Human-led.
Technology helps us improve search reach, screening and process efficiency, but better hiring decisions still depend on judgement and an understanding of the wider business context.
Walker Smith combines AI-enabled execution with experienced human oversight at every stage.
Why Walker Smith?
Specialist expertise, market intelligence and long-term partnerships across New Zealand and Australia.
We help organisations access exceptional talent, reduce hiring risk and build the capability needed for long-term growth.
Strategic hiring starts with the business problem rather than the vacancy. We help define the capability required, shape the role and identify the right person to deliver long-term value.
Traditional recruitment often focuses on filling an existing position. Strategic hiring considers what the organisation needs now and in the future before the search begins.
Yes. We can help clarify the responsibilities, success measures and technical, leadership and cultural capability required.
We support permanent, contract, executive and specialist appointments across New Zealand and Australia.
Contingent recruitment is generally used for standard hiring requirements and is charged on a success-fee basis. Exclusive search provides a more focused approach with priority delivery, while retained search provides dedicated resources for leadership and critical appointments.
Yes. We can provide standalone support with sourcing, screening, assessment, market mapping or hiring workflow management.
We use AI to support search, screening, market mapping and process efficiency. Experienced consultants provide human review, judgement and oversight throughout.
Yes. We provide access to specialist and project talent, with flexible hourly or daily engagement options.
We are people-focused. From first contact to next steps, we put your career ambitions first with transparency throughout your career journey.
