_{27th January, 2026}

After a record year at UP Recruitment, we're kicking off 2026 with a clear growth plan. We are looking for our next Recruitment Consultant to take ownership of the contractor desk within the Construction team, covering New Zealand and Australia.

This is a genuine opportunity to step into a well-established civil and commercial construction desk, working with firms that we've partnered with closely over the past 3+ years. These clients are already briefing us on roles, and hiring activity is ramping up as projects land.

You won’t be starting from scratch - but you will be expected to reignite some accounts, build, grow, and own this desk like it’s your own business.

What's on offer?

• Ownership of an established desk with 20+ existing construction clients across civil, commercial, and residential construction
• Work on permanent white-collar construction roles ranging from $80k to $200k+
• Hands-on mentorship and training from a Construction Recruiter with 10+ years’ experience across the UK, New Zealand, and Australia
• Clear development pathway with exposure to the full 360 recruitment lifecycle - business development, client development, delivery, and account management
• Low threshold commission structure with a 35% accelerator, giving you genuine earning upside
• Fast-track to Senior Consultant based purely on performance, not tenure
• Annual company incentive trip to Bali or Thailand for hitting the overall target (achieved 3 years running)
• A small, high-performing team that works hard and genuinely enjoys celebrating wins together
• Ponsonby-based office with Waitākere views, BBQ, and pool table

About you

• You’ll have 2+ years’ experience in recruitment OR a strong sales/business development background
• You’re commercially driven, resilient, and not afraid of knocking down doors and picking up the phone
• You take pride in building long-term client relationships and want real ownership over your results
• You’re motivated by performance, progression, and earning potential - not coasting

Why UP Recruitment?   
We’re not a big, corporate agency with layers of red tape, no growth, and box ticking KPIs. We’re a tight-knit, high-performing team where effort is recognised, results are rewarded, and progression is real. You’ll be backed with support, training, and mentorship - but trusted to run your desk and build something meaningful.

If this sounds like something you’d like to explore, reach out for a confidential chat.

Dennis@uprecruitment.co.nz

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