- Founder-led since 2014
IT Recruitment Built on IT Experience
With decades of experience working in IT and managing technology professionals, Phil Burton understands what businesses need from their IT people and what IT professionals want from their careers.
Local ownership. National reach.
A Waikato business with deep IT experience.
Phil Burton IT Recruitment is locally owned and based in the Waikato. The business has a strong understanding of the local IT market and a genuine commitment to the Waikato business community.
At the same time, relationships with organisations in Sydney, Melbourne, Cape Town, Auckland and Wellington provide access to wider networks when clients need to source talent or opportunities beyond the local market.
Local expertise
Phil Burton knows IT from the inside.
Phil Burton grew up in the Waikato and began his IT career in the 1970s, working on an ICL System 10 computer for a local pharmaceutical wholesaler.
Over the following 30 years, Phil managed IT professionals across a range of large organisations. Recruitment and management of IT staff became a significant part of that career, giving Phil a detailed understanding of the skills, experience and characteristics that contribute to successful IT professionals.
In December 2014, Phil brought that experience into IT recruitment.
Started his IT career on an ICL System 10 in the Waikato.
Managing IT professionals across large organisations.
Entered IT recruitment, bringing that experience with him.
Connecting Waikato businesses with IT talent.
The difference experience makes
Recruitment backed by real IT experience.
Recruitment experience matters. So does understanding the industry you’re recruiting for. Phil’s background in IT management means he understands the difference between matching a CV to a job description and identifying someone who can genuinely succeed in a role.
That experience has helped develop a thorough understanding of the profiles of productive and successful IT professionals, as well as how to recruit and retain them.
- Understand the technology
- Understand the role
- Understand the people
- Understand what makes a successful hire
Both sides of the table
Experience that works both ways.
Confidence that we understand IT people.
Employers can have confidence they are dealing with a recruitment business that understands IT people, technology roles and the challenges businesses face when building effective teams.
- Understand the technical requirements
- Understand the type of person the role requires
- Identify relevant IT experience
- Provide informed recruitment support
Someone who has gone before you.
Candidates are dealing with someone who has worked in the IT industry and understands the challenges and opportunities that come with an IT career.
- Understand your technical background
- Understand your career goals
- Provide career and recruitment guidance
- Connect you with relevant opportunities
Values
What we believe in
Straightforward
Clear communication without unnecessary recruitment jargon.
Specialist
Focused on IT and the people who work in it.
Personal
Real relationships rather than transactional interactions.
Accountable
Following through on commitments and staying involved.
Let's talk about your next move.
Whether you’re looking for the right IT professional or considering your next career opportunity, talk to someone who understands the industry.