Working for you, the employer.
Franklin Smith Recruitment will partner with you across the Corporate, Construction, Engineering, Architecture, Trades and Labour, Information Technology and Property sectors to secure the talent your business deserves.
Successful strategy and established recruitment methodologies allow us to pinpoint the crème de la crème of the market so you can fulfil your hiring goals. Our consultants utilise their long-term strategic relationships to find the best results for candidates and employers alike.
To us it’s the details which make all the difference. Keeping abreast of current terms, technology, company cultures and the natural ebb and flow of the current market means we don’t miss a trick when it comes to the nuances of your industry. Franklin Smith is a leading recruiting agency within New Zealand — speak to us about your staffing needs today.
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We had a great experience working with Tam Linton to fill a key role in our company. Right from the start, he took the time to really understand our needs, company culture, and what we were looking for in a candidate. Tam made the whole hiring process easy with his professionalism, quick responses, and sharp eye for talent. Thanks to him, we found the perfect fit for our team.
Natalee
Hiring Manager
Naylor Love
Craig Higgs
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Darron is our preferred HR consultant as he consistently delivers the right person for our requirements. He puts in the effort before we see candidates so we have a streamlined and efficient process. Always a pleasure to deal with and a good bloke all round.
Jeff
Hiring Manager
Fletcher Living
Aurelie Le Gall
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Dale is a pleasure to deal with. He is always accommodating to our needs and supplies us with top quality employees who fit seamlessly into our projects when we’re short staffed. Always contactable and ready to make any adjustments we require to fit. Would highly recommend approaching Dale for all your staffing requirements.
Daniel
Director
Mortgages Online
Hamish Patel
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Murray is professional, diligent and communicates well. He has worked closely with our resourcing team in the past year and is becoming a key asset for our region. Murray’s approachable nature makes our business transactions easy.
Karaitiana
Projects Manager
Zoosh Studio
Rebecca Milne
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Ever since I can remember I’ve been building something, from looking very serious as a 3-year-old handing my dad tools to working on site as a hammer hand in my 20s during Uni – I’ve had a passion for construction.
After finishing my studies in Psychology and Marketing, I went into the corporate sales world for a few years before finding my way to a life in recruitment back in 2021 and have never looked back.
I genuinely love guiding design professionals in the next step of their career and take pride in helping businesses find the right person for their team.
Personally, I am a big basketball fan, movie buff and book worm… and depending on how the week is going; partial to a vigorous gym session or cheeky pint.
I originally arrived in New Zealand from the UK back in 2010 and made the leap into recruitment in 2015 before joining Franklin Smith in 2016. My spare time is largely occupied by my beautiful daughter Charlee whilst still trying to find time to travel, with a bit of fishing, football, and snooker thrown in for good measure. There’s nothing more rewarding than leading a high-performing team of recruiters and seeing the positive impact working for Franklin Smith has on their lives and, of course, celebrating our success.
With a diverse background spanning logistics, construction, and hospitality, I bring a unique perspective to recruitment. After managing Aikmans bar in Merivale, where I led a team of 35 and honed my skills in HR and operations, I transitioned into recruitment in June 2023. Specializing in the commercial and residential construction sectors, I leverage my industry insights to identify and place exceptional management candidates. My journey reflects a commitment to fostering strong teams and driving business success.
Originally from Edinburgh, I came to New Zealand for a six-month trip… nearly seven years later, I’m still here! Golf, football, and kickboxing are my go-to passions, but when I’m not on the move, you’ll probably find me indulging in Asian fusion or spending an entire weekend staring into my BBQ.
With a background in sales within Auckland’s construction sub-trades, stepping into recruitment felt like the right move at the right time. I’m all about building strong relationships and connecting great people with the right opportunities.
I’m a locally born and bred Cantabrian with a love for all sports with an oval ball – Rugby League, Union, Touch and NFL.
I started my professional working career as a Physical Education teacher in the UK before returning to Christchurch after the earthquakes. The earthquake rebuild created many opportunities in the construction industry and I saw recruitment as a chance to help out with the rebuild and contribute to my home town.
I started in 2013 in recruitment in the Carpentry trades as Temp and Perm consultant. Over the years I worked my way up from a Consultant to Business Manager with a primary focus on the Migrants trade model. At Franklin Smith my focus is on recruiting and delivering migrant Filipino tradesman across the South Island, as well as overseeing the recruitment, candidate management and client delivery for the Christchurch branch. With over 10 years’ experience in the recruitment industry, I have a very good understanding on how to deliver desirable results to both the candidates and clients. My passion is finding good people good jobs within a good company.
I’m a people person; I absolutely love meeting new people, building and maintaining relationships, understanding what motivates people, hearing about their achievements and recognizing the unique value they can add.
I’m also a technical recruiter and I lead the Technology & Digital Team at Franklin Smith, Otautahi, Christchurch. I’ve honed my expertise in placing top talent in Software Development, Data & Analytics, as well as roles within Digital Transformation across the country.
In addition to my individual recruitment efforts, I’ve effectively led and grown recruitment teams. Through my interpersonal skills and an aptitude for building collaborative relationships, I’ve fostered supportive and high-performing environments.
If you’re seeking a new opportunity, looking to add talent to your team, or simply want to meet for coffee to discuss the market, please feel free to reach out.
Lauren has recently joined Franklin Smith as a Senior Consultant in the Technology and Digital Team. Lauren specialises in Software Development, Data and Analytics, and Digital Transformation roles across the South Island, having built a solid network in Christchurch and beyond since beginning her recruitment journey as an Associate Consultant. If you are interested in hearing about the market, needing resource for your team or looking for your next role, get in touch.
I was born in the deep south with my recruitment journey starting in Hong Kong back in 2013. After joining the Franklin Smith Christchurch trades team in 2018 I helped grow our migrant labour supply model and trades recruitment into the offerings that we have today. I now live in Auckland with my beautiful family. Outside of work I love sports, am a tragic supporter of the Warriors and Southland Stags, enjoy travelling, and have a keen interest in horse racing.
Originally from the North of England, I am a qualified Plumbing and Heating Engineer with over 16 years’ experience in the Plumbing and HVAC industry. Having stepped away from the tools around four years ago, I’ve embraced new challenges that push me beyond my comfort zone and allow me to continue developing both personally and professionally.
Outside of work, I’m a proud father to my beautiful little daughter Georgia, and I enjoy spending my spare time fishing, golfing, or heading to the pub for a couple of beers.
Christchurch born-and-bred recruiter with 15 years of experience in the trades industry. While I’ve joined the Warehousing and Logistics sector with the team at Franklin Smith, I continue to work across Civil Construction recruitment as well – bringing a well-rounded, hands-on understanding of both fast-paced environments. I thrive on the recruitment rollercoaster, no two days are the same, and that’s exactly why I love it. For me, it’s all about the people, building strong, lasting relationships with clients, candidates, and colleagues is what drives me.
Outside of work, I’m kept on my toes by my husband and our two kids, balancing sports, family life, and all the chaos in between. I’ve also been running Texas Hold’em poker events for over 20 years – an old-school passion that keeps things competitive and fun!
I’m a sales professional with 13 years of sales experience in the heavy machinery and construction equipment industry in New Zealand. I’ve represented leading brands such as Volvo and Caterpillar (CAT), building strong client relationships and delivering equipment solutions that support real operational results.
Outside of work, I’m passionate about rugby and league – especially the NRL. I enjoy coaching kids’ sports, and I spend as much time as I can outdoors hunting, fishing, and getting out on the water, including water skiing and wakeboarding. And when I’m relaxing, I love enjoying a couple of cold ones off the tap with mates.
