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Walker Smith is a New Zealand recruitment agency covering Technology, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, Communications, and Executive roles. The firm handles permanent, contract, and temporary placements across the country, working with both businesses looking to hire and professionals seeking new positions.

The agency is led by Jason Walker and Regan Higgins. Walker brings over 30 years of recruitment experience across New Zealand, Australia, and the UK. Higgins is the founder of Franklin Smith, another New Zealand recruitment firm. Together, they position Walker Smith as a specialist partner rather than a high-volume generalist.

For technology hiring specifically, Walker Smith operates across the full spectrum of tech roles within its New Zealand coverage. Clients range from businesses filling individual contributor positions to those hiring at the executive level. The firm offers end-to-end recruitment and candidate matching, from initial brief through to placement.

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