- For IT Professionals
Your Next IT Opportunity Starts Here
Whether you’re looking for a permanent role with great long-term rewards or project-based contract work, we’ll help you find opportunities that fit your skills, experience and career goals.
A different candidate experience
Your career isn't one-size-fits-all. Neither is our approach.
Every IT professional has different skills, experience, ambitions and priorities. That’s why we take the time to understand what you’re looking for before recommending opportunities.
Whether you’re looking for your next permanent position, considering contract work or simply want to understand what’s available in the market, we’ll provide honest advice and practical guidance along the way.
Our aim is to help you find the right fit, not simply the next available job.
We listen
We take the time to understand your experience, career objectives and what matters to you.
We give honest advice
We'll provide straightforward feedback and constructive advice throughout your job search.
We respect confidentiality
Your conversations, circumstances and personal information are treated confidentially.
We focus on the right fit
We look beyond a job title to understand whether an opportunity genuinely suits you.
Find an opportunity that works for you
Different stages of your career call for different opportunities.
We can help IT professionals explore both permanent positions and project-based contract roles, depending on their skills, experience and career objectives.
Permanent IT Roles
Find a position that offers the right combination of responsibility, culture, career development and long-term opportunity.
Contract IT Roles
Explore project-based opportunities that match your technical experience, availability and professional goals.
From first conversation to placement
A recruitment process built around you
From your initial conversation through to a successful placement, we’ll keep you informed and supported throughout the process.
Register
Tell us about your experience, skills and the type of opportunity you are looking for.
Talk
We’ll have a conversation about your background, career objectives and what you’re looking for next.
Understand
We’ll consider your experience, technical skills, goals and personal requirements when identifying suitable opportunities.
Match
We’ll introduce you to roles that are genuinely relevant to your experience and ambitions.
Support
We’ll keep you informed, provide honest feedback and help you navigate the recruitment process.
Place
When the right opportunity comes along, we’ll support you through to a successful placement.
No disappearing acts. No guesswork. Just clear communication throughout.
The Phil Burton difference
Recruitment backed by real IT experience
You’re not just talking to someone who matches keywords on a CV. Phil Burton has extensive experience working in IT and managing IT professionals, giving him an understanding of the technology industry, the challenges IT professionals face and what makes people successful in technology roles.
That experience means conversations can go beyond your CV. We’ll look at where you’ve been, where you want to go and which opportunities could genuinely be right for you.
IT understanding
We understand the technology roles and skills we’re recruiting for.
Career understanding
We take the time to understand what you want from your next career move.
Market understanding
We know the local IT market and the types of opportunities available.
Personal approach
You deal with a real person who takes the time to understand your individual circumstances.
Local IT opportunities
Helping IT professionals find their perfect match
We keep our finger on the IT industry pulse so you don’t have to. With strong relationships with employers throughout the Waikato, we’re continually aware of relevant IT vacancies and opportunities across the local market.
Register with us and we’ll understand what you’re looking for, so we can keep you up to date with opportunities that are relevant to your skills and career goals.
What our candidates say
A recruitment experience that puts people first
I would rate your service 5 stars. Your service was professional and you are well connected in the industry, in particular I appreciated your personal interest and dedication in going the extra mile to assist me in securing a role best suited to me.
Current opportunities
Your next opportunity could be here.
Can't see the right role?
We are not advertising live roles at the moment. Register your interest and we will be in touch as soon as something relevant comes up.
Ready for your next move?
Register with Phil Burton IT Recruitment
Tell us a little about yourself and what you’re looking for. We’ll review your experience and get in touch to discuss suitable opportunities and how we can help with your next career move.
Your information will be treated confidentially and is never shared with an employer without your agreement.
Common questions
Before you register
Still have a question? Get in touch and Phil will come back to you directly.
What types of IT roles do you recruit for?
We recruit across development, infrastructure and cloud, support, data, security and IT management for organisations throughout Hamilton and the wider Waikato.
Do you recruit for permanent and contract roles?
Yes. We work with candidates seeking both permanent positions and project-based contract opportunities.
Is my information confidential?
Yes. Your conversations, circumstances and personal information are handled confidentially, and your details are never shared with an employer without your agreement.
Will you give me feedback after an interview?
We are committed to honest, straightforward communication throughout the process, including constructive feedback after an interview, so you always know where you stand.
Can I register if I am not actively looking?
Yes. If you’d simply like to understand what’s available in the local market, you’re welcome to register and have a confidential conversation about future opportunities.
Do I have to apply for a specific job to register?
No. You can register your details without applying for a particular vacancy, and we’ll be in touch when a relevant opportunity comes up.
Ready for your next IT opportunity?
Whether you’re actively looking for your next role or simply want to understand what’s available, let’s have a conversation. We’ll take the time to understand what you’re looking for and help you explore opportunities that could be the right fit.