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Business Transformation Recruitment
As specialists in Business Transformation recruitment in New Zealand, we connect businesses with exceptional professionals who drive transformation, deliver innovation, and solve complex challenges across industries.
Recruitment specialists transforming organisations and careers
The expectations of New Zealand customers are moving so fast that no organisation can afford to stand still. Business transformation has become a state of being everywhere – from public sector to private sector to charities. But not all transformations are created equally. Often, what separates the disruptors from the disrupted is one ingredient: quality transformation professionals.
Our specialist business transformation recruitment team has the inside track on New Zealand’s current and future transformation projects. We work closely with government and private sector employers to ensure they have the right talent at the right time to hit milestones and deliver major change.
The roles we specialise in
Secure top talent for your next hire
Let us connect you with the talent that can take your business forward.Meet your expert business transformation recruiters
Fraser McCutcheon
Director - Transformation and Consulting Services, Wellington
Fraser has helped shape the service offerings we provide. As Director of Transformation and Consulting Services in Wellington, Fraser provides consulting services focusing on improving organisational performance.
Alyse Young
Associate Director - Transformation, Wellington
Alyse began her career at Robert Walters as an Associate Consultant in the Transformation and Business Delivery division in Wellington, specialising in contract recruitment within the Project Coordination space. Now, seven years on, she leads the Transformation division as Associate Director, managing six high-performing consultants across the specialist team.
Alyse takes the time to understand not only what clients and candidates want but also how they do it. She has a proactive approach and enjoys building long-term relationships that enable her to partner with candidates and clients on a recurring basis.
Zander Glasgow
Business Director - Consulting Services and Project Coordination, Wellington
Zander started as a Candidate Manager in the Consulting Services and Project Coordination team, gaining market insight before moving to a client-facing role. Now, with over four years of experience, he leads Wellington's only specialist Project Coordinator recruitment team. He is known for delivering high-quality candidates quickly and has built a loyal community in this field.
Matt Mitchell
Manager - Transformation, Wellington
Matt joined Robert Walters in 2018, starting out in the Transformation Team, specialising in contract Business Analysis, Project Management and Change Management positions. During this time Matt has gone from Candidate Manager to Manager and has built strong relationships with a range of public and private sector clients through pairing them with top contractor talent in the Wellington market. Matt brings strong market knowledge and a practical approach to help his clients and candidates with their next steps.
Sacha Philip
Business Director – Transformation & Delivery, Auckland
Sacha has over twelve years recruitment experience with Robert Walters in New Zealand and Singapore. Sacha brings a financial services background, giving her an excellent opportunity to partner closely with senior professionals and decision makers.
Our track record
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43k
Professionals we help start their next chapter
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85%
Of professionals refer us to a friend
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11k
Organisations who we help acquire talent
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90%
Of organisations recruit more than one role through us
Contact us to discuss your recruitment needs
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FAQs
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Why should I partner with Robert Walters to source the business transformation talent I need?
Partnering with Robert Walters gives you access to our established network of highly skilled professionals. Our excellent reputation means candidates trust us to find us their next opportunity.
Our business transformation recruiters are experts in their local markets and take a highly targeted and customised approach to every assignment, leveraging insights from our market intelligence team and innovative recruitment tools.
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How do you evaluate a candidate's suitability for a transformation position beyond their technical abilities?
Our business transformation recruiters look beyond the CV - assessing soft skills like communication, adaptability, and problem-solving to ensure that candidates align with your company's culture and values.
With over 27 years of experience, we know the importance of placing candidates in roles that suit their strengths and potential, beyond technical abilities. Our recruiters pride themselves in finding the right cultural fit for the candidates and clients we work with across Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and wider New Zealand.
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How do you stay ahead of emerging trends and technologies shaping the future of recruitment?
With an in-house innovation team, our technology recruitment agency is leading the way when it comes to using innovative technologies to deliver our recruitment solutions. This allows our specialist recruiters to focus on the strategic, human connections that power our business.
Our market intelligence team tracks emerging trends in the technology sector, allowing us to constantly adapt our recruitment strategies to the changing market - and share insights, advice and thought leadership.
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Can you provide advice on market trends and salary benchmarks?
Absolutely. With an in-house market intelligence team, we have unique access to the latest market data and intelligence. We can provide you with valuable insights on market trends, salary benchmarks, and industry best practices.
Additionally, you can request a free copy of our industry-leading Salary Survey guide, which offers comprehensive job market insights, hiring advice, and salary trends specific to business transformation positions in New Zealand.