Senior / Principal Recruitment Consultant

Finance | Financial Services | Procurement
Christchurch | Permanent | Senior-Level Opportunity

Walker Smith Recruitment is Growing! This is a market-shaping role for a recruiter who wants to do their best work in an environment built around clarity, quality, and outcomes.

About Walker Smith

Walker Smith was founded on a simple belief: Ambition fueling talent.

We partner with ambitious organisations and high-performing professionals who expect more — deeper insight, better judgement, and recruitment that delivers lasting impact.

• Our consultants are trusted advisors.
• Our brand is built on credibility.
• We are ambitious - Our growth is intentional, not accidental.
• Christchurch is a strategic priority for us — and this hire matters.

The Opportunity

We're seeking a Senior or Principal Consultant to develop a finance, financial services, and procurement portfolio across Christchurch and the wider South Island.

You'll have the autonomy to shape your desk properly, supported by a values-led brand, experienced leadership, and an operating model designed to enable success.

This is a role for someone who wants:

• Autonomy
• To build long-term, sustainable client partnerships
• Credibility in the market
• Clear career expectations
• An opportunity to be part of something special

A smarter way of working

We've invested heavily in an advanced technology stack, combining AI-enabled tools and integrated workflows to minimise administration and maximise consultant effectiveness.

What that means in practice:

• Less time on manual admin and duplicated tasks
• Streamlined workflows across CRM, sourcing, screening, and client delivery
• AI support that enhances judgement — not replaces it
• Faster turnaround times without compromising quality
• No more stress around manually recording conversations, etc, on a CRM
• Focussing on what you do well – building relationships NOT administration

Your responsibilities

• Owning and growing a specialist desk across Finance, Financial Services, and/or Procurement
• Partnering with senior stakeholders, hiring managers, and leadership teams
• Delivering permanent recruitment solutions that stand up over time
• Running disciplined, insight-led recruitment processes
• Leveraging technology to improve quality, responsiveness, and client experience
• Representing the Walker Smith brand with professionalism and integrity
• Contributing to a high-performance, values-driven culture

What good looks like here

You don't need to be taught how to recruit — but you do need to care how it's done.

You will likely bring:

• Proven experience as a Senior or Principal Recruitment Consultant
• A track record in Finance, Financial Services, or Procurement recruitment would be preferred, but not essential
• Commercial acumen and sound judgement
• Confidence in front of clients with the ability to build trust quickly
• Pride in what you do

The Walker Smith Values

We are passionate about how we operate:

• Expertise:         We know our markets and do the work properly
• Integrity:           We do what we say we will do
• Ambition:          We raise the bar, for ourselves and our clients
• Collaboration:    We win together
• Openness:          Clear expectations and honest conversation

If these resonate with you, you will feel at home here.

What's on offer

• A senior role with genuine autonomy
• Competitive base salary and transparent monthly commission structure
• A respected, growing brand behind you
• Advanced systems that reduce admin and enable performance
• Leadership that understands recruitment at scale
• The opportunity to build something meaningful in Christchurch

Interested?

If you are a senior recruiter who wants to do your best work, supported by smart systems, strong leadership, and a business that genuinely values quality — let's talk.