Recruitment Industry: Good Or Bad Rep?
Recruitment has a reputation problem. Some of it is earned. Here is how to tell a good recruiter from the rest.
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- Hamilton & Waikato IT Specialists
Connecting Great IT Talent With Great Businesses
Specialist IT recruitment for employers and technology professionals across Hamilton, Waikato and New Zealand.
Permanent
Contract
Specialist
Executive IT
Two pathways
Whether you're hiring or looking for your next opportunity, we're here to help.
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Employers
Looking for IT talent?
Find the people your business needs with specialist recruitment support from someone who understands technology.
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Candidates
Looking for your next role?
Discover IT opportunities that match your skills, experience and career goals.
Current IT jobs
Your next opportunity could be here.
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Currently seeking expressions of interest for
Solutions Architect
Enterprise Architect
Infrastructure Technical Specialist
Senior Service Desk Analyst
Service Desk (first and second line) Analyst
Contract Project Managers
Permanent Project Managers
Why Phil Burton
Recruitment with a better understanding of IT.
Rather than matching CVs to job descriptions, we take the time to understand the employer, the role, the team and the candidate.
Specialist Knowledge
We understand technology, the roles and the skills businesses actually need.
Local Expertise
Strong connections across Hamilton and the Waikato technology market.
Personal Service
You deal with someone who takes the time to understand your goals.
Better Matches
We focus on finding the right fit rather than simply filling a vacancy.
Recruitment services
IT recruitment for every stage of your business.
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Permanent Recruitment
Long-term hires selected for skills, team fit and the direction your business is heading.
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Contract Recruitment
Experienced contractors for projects, peak workloads and short-notice cover.
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Specialist Recruitment
Hard-to-find technical skills sourced through networks built over years in the market.
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Executive IT Recruitment
Confidential search for IT leadership roles that shape how technology is delivered.
Specialist areas
Technology talent across key disciplines.
“A recruitment partner, not a CV-processing service.”
Phil Burton, Hamilton
Local focus
Hamilton IT recruitment, with a wider reach.
Based in Hamilton, Phil Burton understands the people, businesses and technology market that make the Waikato unique. We also connect businesses and technology professionals with opportunities across New Zealand.
Hamilton
Waikato
New Zealand-wide
Testimonials
Good recruitment is about relationships.
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Phil Burton is one of the best recruitment consultants I have ever approached. They fill the gap in the local market providing that personal touch and professionalism required in this field.
John Smith
Candidate
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Phil has a fantastic understanding of the IT industry. And the ability to see individuals’ talent and passion. I would recommend Phil to anyone looking to get their first or next step in their IT career!
Jack Black
Director · Employer
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I have found the service from Phil Burton to be responsive, quick and efficient and he has delivered me good candidates.
Sue Edmonds
HR Manager · Employer
Insights
Useful insights for the IT market.
Recruitment Industry: Good Or Bad Rep?
Recruitment has a reputation problem. Some of it is earned. Here is how to tell a good recruiter from the rest.
Read insight
Interview Tip: One Word That Decides The Outcome
One word separates the candidates who get offers from the ones who do not. It is not talent, and it is not luck.
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What Do Candidates Look For In An Employer?
Salary matters, but it is rarely the whole story. What IT candidates actually weigh up when they decide whether to move.
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Ready to make your next move?
Tell us about the role you’re hiring for, or the role you’re after. You’ll hear back from Phil directly.