Candidate Manager

About the role

Absolute IT is seeking a proactive Candidate Manager to join our Wellington team. In this role you will be the key liaison between our consultants and job‑seeking talent, ensuring a smooth and engaging candidate journey across a range of IT positions.

Key responsibilities

• Support recruitment for permanent, fixed‑term and contract IT roles across all domains.
• Design and execute candidate attraction and engagement strategies throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Manage administrative tasks such as loading adverts, shortlisting applicants and preparing candidate profiles.
• Utilise specialised recruitment tools to identify passive talent and connect with active candidates.
• Coordinate interviews, assessments, background checks and other selection activities.
• Maintain and update the CRM system, ensuring accurate candidate records.
• Build and sustain relationships with active candidates to promote a positive experience.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years of experience in technology recruitment.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.
• Highly organised, proactive and detail‑oriented.

Required skills

• CRM proficiency.

What we offer

• Flexible work environment.
• Additional leave benefits, including a wellbeing day and birthday off.
• Discounted insurance, dental and optical plans.
• Performance incentives ranging from vouchers to team celebrations.
• Access to the latest recruitment technology and tools.
• Career development opportunities within the Accordant Group.