Refer a friend
If you know of someone who would like to work with us to secure their next career opportunity, let us know. Should we place your referral in a permanent role, we’ll gift you a prezzie card to the value of up to $500 (conditions apply) for your time and effort for making the introduction. Make sure to read the terms and conditions below.
Terms & Conditions
- The referred candidate is successfully placed with a client and completes the 3 month guarantee period for permanent placements.
- Referral competition is open to New Zealand residents only.
- Candidate must know that they are being referred and have given their permission.
- Candidate must not currently be on Harper Smith Recruitment’s database.
- Candidate must be placed into a role within 6 months of being referred.
Work in NZ
If you are an ex-pat New Zealander considering a return to New Zealand shores, or looking to call New Zealand “home”, Harper Smith are poised and ready to partner with you to aid the transition. With plenty on offer here in terms of lifestyle, leisure and weather, we can provide advice and assistance to help you secure your next role.
We have vast experience in the Engineering, Construction and Manufacturing sectors. If you are seeking insight into working in one of these fields in New Zealand, don’t hesitate to contact us: for all engineering opportunities for all construction opportunities.
Privacy Policy
Harper Smith Global Recruitment Ltd (“Harper Smith”) is committed to ensuring that all the information handled and collated on this website is used with the utmost privacy and in accordance with the privacy laws. If you have any questions around our privacy policy, please e-mail us.
Collecting Personal Information
We will collect personal information such as your full name, address, contact email, contact phone number, qualifications, work experience, skill set and any messages or comments you submit via the Harper Smith website. We are the sole owner of all information collected on this site. We do not sell, share or rent this information to others in any way.
Furthermore, there may be occasions when Harper Smith will source personal information from an external third party, or a publicly available source. If Harper Smith discloses personal information to any third party, Harper Smith will generally request these parties to protect such personal information in the same way that Harper Smith does.
We will always provide you with a copy of all personal information we have about you should you request it.
Privacy of e-mail lists
Individuals who join our mailing lists are added to our group email database using the forms provided on this web site. We do not sell, loan, rent, exchange, trade, or lease the addresses on our lists to anybody.
Data Security
Harper Smith takes reasonable steps to protect the personal information we hold from loss, unauthorised access and misuse. Your personal information may be stored in hard copy documents, or electronically on Harper Smith’s software or systems.
When no longer required, personal information is destroyed in a secure manner or deleted.
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Expert Recruitment in Engineering & Construction
Our team of experienced recruiters brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every project we undertake. With years of experience in recruitment and a focus on technical and construction recruitment, we have honed the skills necessary to be a trusted partner for businesses both large and small. From permanent placements to contract roles, we offer a comprehensive range of services designed to meet the unique needs of the construction, engineering, and industrial sectors.
What sets Harper Smith apart is our commitment to quality, reliability, and results. We are dedicated to finding candidates who not only possess the right technical skills but also align with the values and culture of the companies we work with. We understand that the success of any construction project relies on having the right people in the right roles, which is why we take the time to thoroughly vet candidates and ensure a perfect match for every position.
Whether you are a construction company looking to hire top-tier professionals or a skilled candidate seeking a new career opportunity, Harper Smith Recruitment is your trusted partner for all your technical recruitment needs.
“Harper Smith has become a recognised leader in Construction and Engineering recruitment throughout New Zealand.”
Stephen Smith, Director
Stephen’s recruitment career began in the highly competitive London recruitment market in 1999. Since then, he has recruited across a broad spectrum of industries and developed extensive recruitment experience & expertise. Prior to establishing Harper Smith, Stephen managed an Executive division for a large multi-national recruitment organisation based in Auckland. Based in Christchurch, Stephen manages the Engineering division & recruits within the consultancy, civil contracting and local government sectors throughout New Zealand.
Outside of work, Stephen enjoys spending time with his young family and all things sport and will often be seen on the golf course or throwing a rugby ball around with this children.
Paddy Shaw, Director
Paddy began his recruitment career in the challenging UK market alongside Stephen in the late nineties. Following work and travel in Europe and Africa and working construction roles in the USA Paddy returned to New Zealand and set up the Construction & Engineering Recruitment division of a prominent Bay of Plenty and Waikato recruitment company. Based in the Tauranga branch, Paddy leads the Construction and Industrial recruitment team for Harper Smith, and has established strong regional and national contacts. He has a no nonsense direct approach to finding the right candidate and places a premium on communication and personality fit to compliment technical expertise when matching candidates to companies.
Paddy has a keen interest in construction and new technology and enjoys the opportunities that social media creates for recruiting that ‘hard to find’ candidate. Outside of work he is a keen family man, and he enjoys the lifestyle Bay of Plenty offers his family with its great surf, epic mountain biking and pristine golf courses.
Sarah Smith, para-consultant
Sarah works as a Para Consultant for Harper Smith with her core function being candidate resourcing and researching. In addition to this, she maintains Harper Smith’s Human Resources, Payroll and accounts, Social Media and website.
Sarah is an experienced recruiter and HR professional with a background in permanent recruitment, people and performance management, employment relations and legislation. She is passionate about people and aiding others to maximise their potential – whether that be someone seeking their next career move or as an employer looking to drive business growth and capabilities.
Born and bred in Canterbury, Sarah enjoys all that Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region has to offer. Flexible hours allow her to manage work and be at home with her three young children.
Out of work, Sarah loves spending time with her family, reading, cooking and baking and catching up with friends.