Talent Connection NZ Limited
Finding the right fit for Employers and Individuals
Our point of difference is that we don't work for commission.
Current Job Opportunities
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Business Development ManagerSales and Marketing · CC Group
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Bookkeeper (Part-Time)Support Services · Talent Connection
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Event & Programme ManagerNZ Dental Association
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Key Accounts Sales CoordinatorSales and Marketing · Garador
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New Business Sales RepresentativeSales and Marketing · Garador
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Accounts Receivable AdministratorSupport Services · Ara Hardware - Mount Wellington
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Estimator (Part Time)Construction · LIVEFIRM - North Island · Hybrid Remote
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Senior AssociateDonnell Sherry
How can we help?
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Recruitment Support
- End-to-end recruitment
- Talent search
- Shortlisting
- Interview coordination and support
- Pre-employment checks - References, Police & Credit checks
- Psychometric assessment administration
- Hiring Manager coaching.
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HR Support
- Job description writing
- Individual Employment Agreement drafting
- Creation, update, and revision of policies, procedures, processes, and guidelines
- Immigration Employer Accreditation
- Outplacement services.
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Job Seeker Support
- Career coaching
- Job search strategies
- Interview skills coaching
- CV and Cover Letter review
- LinkedIn profile optimisation
- Career Transition
Why Choose Us?
When you choose our employer services, we use our expertise in talent acquisition, employer branding and candidate care across various industries to help you find the best talent on a commission-free basis.
When you choose our job seeker services, we help you gain insights into the minds of recruiters and employers. We don't just review and write your CV; we provide job search strategies to ensure you are showcasing your best self to potential employers.
Our Expertise in Numbers (since June 2022)
Employers and growing!
Hires
Applications Handled
Net Promoter Score
Time to Hire (days)
Interviews scheduled
Our Values
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Professional
Expertise and work ethics you can rely on
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Efficient
Getting the job done because time is money
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Fair
Treating our candidates and employers equally with respect and care
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Kaizen
Continuous improvement in our process, systems and ourselves so our clients can reap the benefits
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Creative
Using creative and cost-effective ways to source the right candidates/employers for our clients
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Confidential
Committed to keeping our client's identity and information safe
What Employers Say About Us
Employer's FAQs
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We believe having a database is important but only to an extent, because people on the database may not be looking for work at the time of recruitment, they may also not be a great fit for your team, and even agency recruiters only have a database for the specific location/roles they recruit for.
Our focus is on finding the right candidate specifically for our employers, aligning the employer’s values with the candidate’s during the screening process, rather than obtaining contact details of a lot of people and then putting bums on seats.
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Apart from saving hassle, time and stress, you will save money.
Here are some recent financial statistics for one of our clients – Technicians x 2 and Administrator x1 (based in Auckland and Christchurch)
The investment comparison is as follows:
TOTAL TALENT CONNECTION INVESTMENT: $10,025.41 inc GST (including recruitment hourly rates and drafting IEAs – excluding SEEK ads.)
TOTAL AGENCY COSTS: $29,256 inc GST (costs based on 16% of the salary PLUS SEEK AD PLUS time to draft IEA.)
By partnering with us, our client saved $19,230.59 inc GST on the three hires alone. **
** Savings vary depending on role, location, volume of applications and how hands-on the Hiring Manager is.
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Our success is not only measured by candidates staying in their roles but also by Employers' and Candidates' satisfaction.
From a recent Employer survey, 100% of our clients believe they have saved time and money by working with us. 100% would also recommend us to others.
From our candidate survey, 87% rated their experience with us 10/10.
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We have experience assisting Employers across New Zealand.
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We don't offer this because we believe recruitment and onboarding is a joint effort between the Employer, Candidate and us.
Our job is to provide information and guidance to the Employer and Candidate so they can put their best foot forward on Day 1 and beyond.
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Nope! We charge a flat hourly rate for any role we recruit for.
The only difference is the time required could vary depending on the seniority of the role.
Employer Resources
Make Your Employer Brand Standout
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Showcase Authentic Company Culture
✅Highlight Employee Stories
✅Emphasise Values and Mission
✅Leverage Social Media and Review Sites
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Provide a Transparent and Engaging Candidate Experience
😀Streamline the Hiring Process
😀Showcase Career Growth Opportunities
😀Engage Candidates with Personalised and prompt communication and feedback.
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Demonstrate Commitment to Employee Well-being
🧘🏽Emphasise Work-Life Balance and Wellness Programs
🧘🏽Celebrate Team Achievements and Milestones
🧘🏽Offer flexible working arrangements if possible.
Advertising, Interviewing and Onboarding Tips
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Advertising
Engaging top candidates starts with a truthful, well-crafted job advertisement. Give yourself the best chance by bearing these key points in mind:
👍🏽 Let the candidate know what their day-to-day could look like
👍🏽 Highlight company benefits and perks
👍🏽Display pay range
👍🏽 Showcase company culture.
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Interviewing
This is your chance to get to know the candidate and assess their skills, competencies and work preferences.
Make the most out of these meetings by:
🟢 Being punctual and present
🟩 Using an interview guide
❇️ Taking detailed notes
💚 Asking open-ended technical and situational questions.
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Onboarding
The recruitment process does not end when an offer of employment is accepted. Onboarding goes a long way to retaining great talent.
Tips to Boost Your Onboarding Success:
🎬 Getting equipment ready before Day One.
🎬 Create a structured onboarding plan
🎬 Schedule regular check-ins
🎬 Assign a work buddy.
What are pre-employment checks?
We encourage employers to conduct at least two reference checks with the candidate's most recent Managers or Supervisors.
Depending on the position and the company, other pre-employment checks could involve medical and/or drug tests, a credit check, a MOJ (police) check, an ACC claims history check, and psychometric assessments (ability tests and personality questionnaires).
Talent Connection is SHL and Extended DISC certified. If you wish to incorporate a psychometric test into the recruitment process, let us know.
Job Seeker Resources
Struggling to get your foot in the door?
Here are some tips to guide and support you as you navigate the recruitment process.
Job Seeker Tips
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Job Application
We get it - putting together an application and submitting it takes time and effort.
So, make sure you give yourself the best chance by following these simple yet effective steps:
🌟Research the company across all platforms and websites
🌟 Customise your CV and Cover Letter before submitting an application
🌟Keep a record of your job applications
🌟 Be available for a call or let the Recruiter or Employer know you will call them back if you are unavailable.
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CV
A CV is like your business card: it introduces you to a new audience. So, set your potential free with a polished, punchy CV. Every word matters, so think of your CV as you would real estate by following these:
🟢 Triple-check the grammar and spelling
🟩 Keep it brief - Aim for 2-3 pages maximum
❇️ Leave out private details - Date of birth, marital status, and religion are all personal information that could trigger unconscious biases
💚 Pictures out - Unless you are applying for a role in TV or media, leave your glamorous selfie out.
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Interview
Finding it hard to crack those interviews?
Recruitment is all about timing, especially around interviews. Gear up by doing the following:
⌚ Be on time
📣 Dress appropriately
💬 Communicate effectively - slow down, use eye contact and practise active listening
🖱️Research the company – values, mission/vision and projects/products
❓Prepare a couple of questions to ask at the end.
🦸🏽Practice your power pose to boost your self-confidence!
Your Recruitment Process Roadmap
📨 Step 1
Application
📄 Step 2
CV Screen
1st Shortlist
📲 Step 3
Phone Screen
2nd Shortlist
🗣 Step 4
Interview
3rd Shortlist
☑️ Step 5
Pre-Employment Checks
🤝 Step 6
Offer
What our job seeker clients say about us
Have more questions? Want to talk to a real person?
Call us on 022 597 9903
About Talent Connection
Our mission is simple:
We help align individuals' and employers' goals with our recruitment expertise.