Talent is a global leader in digital and technology recruitment. With over 300 employees, 10 offices and revenue of $1billion, we are on a mission to build a better world of work for all - and you can be a part of it!  

Working with Talent, you’ll be joining a company with a core value to ‘Give a Damn’. We believe in having a positive impact on our people, our community, and our world. 

The Senior Technology Sourcing Specialist is a member of the Auckland recruitment sourcing team.  This is a fully remote role supporting the local Auckland recruitment team. They are tasked with proactive and reactive identification and validation of candidate profiles to supply the Auckland based Sourcing Specialists across a diverse range of technology & transformation job types.  

Sourcing & Validation 

• Responsible for delivery of validated candidates’ profiles on a broad array of technology orientated roles within the Auckland region 

• Creative sourcing of candidates to fill positions: Utilising database searching, online search techniques including X-Ray Search on various relevant sites from LinkedIn, GitHub, Stack Overflow, etc, identifying new channels from meetups lists, events subscriptions all through to referrals and beyond 

• Engage in screening calls/interviews with candidates to assess validity and potential fit for open requisitions 

• Take ownership of resurfacing candidates in Bullhorn 

• From time to time, write and publish captivating job advertisements 

• Writing, producing and submitting honest & clear candidate briefs  

• Candidate nurturing within relevant communities to build long term pipeline 

• Utilise AI to maximise value and output 

• Attending briefings and team meetings to ensure clarity and continuity of search 

Data & Reporting 

• Daily status updates for the local Auckland team  

• Creating market reports on talent flow and availability to add additional value in support of candidate’s profiles 

• Creating market maps specific to key clients to assist in the rapid identification of relevant talent pools 

• Ensure all data relating to candidate interaction with the business is recorded accurately

Experience required 

• At least 5 years technology recruitment experience  

• Ideally prior experience successfully working in an offshore model  

• Wide array of sourcing tool experience, both proactive and reactive techniques  

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal 

• Self-managing and high level of professional integrity  

• Interest in upskilling and further development 

What’s in it for you? 

• ‘Talent Time Out’ – 6 additional days per year for resting and recharging 

• Award-winning workplace culture!  

• Annual 'TALENTFEST' conferences  

• Equity program (everyone gets a piece of the pie!) 

• Opportunities for development and career progression