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In today's competitive job market, attracting top talent is about more than just offering a great salary or benefits package. Job seekers are looking for companies that align with their values, provide meaningful work, and foster a positive workplace culture. This is where employer branding plays a critical role. A strong employer brand helps organizations stand out, build credibility, and attract the best candidates.

Are you an expert in the construction field but looking for a fresh challenge? Want to stay connected to the industry you love while leveraging your skills in a new way? At RWR Construction, we offer you the opportunity to take your construction knowledge and apply it to a dynamic, rewarding career in recruitment. 1. Leverage your construction expertise Imagine using all the industry know-how you've accumulated … from site management to project delivery … to help construction companies find the talent they need to succeed. As a recruiter at RWR Construction, you’ll speak the same language as the candidates and clients you work with, making you a trusted advisor in the process. Your deep understanding of construction roles and what’s required to succeed in them is your greatest asset in this role. Instead of just working within one project, you’ll be shaping the future of many. Your career path becomes broader, more dynamic, and more rewarding as you connect people with opportunities that build the future of New Zealand’s construction industry. 2. Stay connected to the industry you love You’ve put years of effort into mastering your craft in construction … but what if you could stay just as connected to the industry, while moving into a more flexible and people-focused role? At RWR Construction, you’re still deeply involved in the sector, but your job shifts to guiding, advising, and matching talent to the right projects. It’s about understanding the industry from a different angle … one that’s just as impactful and equally satisfying. 3. Enjoy a fast-paced and rewarding career The construction sector is always evolving, and recruitment is no different. At RWR Construction, you’ll find that no two days are the same. Whether you're sourcing candidates, advising clients, or developing recruitment strategies, every day offers something new. It’s a fast-paced environment that offers both challenge and reward, but with the added satisfaction of helping people grow in their careers. 4. Shape the future of New Zealand’s construction landscape Recruitment is more than filling roles — it’s about shaping the future. At RWR Construction, you’re contributing to the success of projects that shape New Zealand’s skyline and infrastructure. By placing the right people in the right positions, you’re helping ensure that construction projects are delivered on time, with the best talent at the helm. It’s a rewarding way to see the results of your work on a larger scale. 5. A career that grows with you Just like the construction industry, recruitment offers endless opportunities for career growth. At RWR Construction, we provide our recruiters with the tools and training to excel and grow into leadership roles. You’re not just stepping into a job — you’re launching a new career that builds on the skills and expertise you already have, with opportunities to advance and thrive in the recruitment world. Coupled with a competitive salary, a quarterly commission structure, international incentive trips and up to 7 weeks annual leave, you're sure to enjoy a rewarding career that offers both personal and professional growth, all while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. RWR Construction is where your love for construction meets your passion for people. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and want to use your expertise to make a meaningful impact in the construction sector, join us at RWR Construction … and let’s build New Zealand’s future together.

The way companies engage with recruitment agencies is outdated—and it's costing them top talent. For years, many businesses have viewed recruitment agencies through a narrow lens—either as a necessary cost when internal hiring efforts fail or as a transactional service provider. Some have even operated under the outdated belief that agencies are expendable, treating them as secondary participants in the hiring process. But the landscape has changed. The power dynamics in recruitment have shifted, and agencies now hold more influence than ever before. Companies that fail to recognise this shift and continue to dismiss agencies as mere vendors risk damaging their employer brand, limiting their talent pool, and ultimately losing out on top candidates. Recruiters Are at the Centre of the Talent Ecosystem Recruitment agencies are no longer just about filling jobs. We sit at the very centre of the hiring ecosystem, constantly engaging with talent, market trends, and employer brands. We are: ✅ Market specialists ✅ Career advisers ✅ Employer brand ambassadors ✅ Talent strategists Our relationships with candidates start long before they actively look for a role. The best talent isn’t sitting on job boards—they are building careers, and we are the ones guiding them. Recruiters have deep, long-standing relationships that give us real influence over where talent chooses to go next. Even when a company is hiring directly, candidates will often consult with their recruiter before making a decision. They want to know: 📌 What is the company’s reputation? 📌 Do they have a high turnover? 📌 How do they treat employees? 📌 Is it worth making the move? Recruitment agencies hold immense influence over hiring decisions, even in situations where they are not directly involved in the process. The way businesses engage with agencies determines how they are positioned in these critical conversations. 💡 If a company has a strong, collaborative relationship with an agency, recruiters will naturally advocate for them—recommending them as an employer of choice, reinforcing positive aspects of their brand, and encouraging top candidates to seriously consider their roles. On the flip side, if a company dismisses, ignores, or mistreats agencies? That same agency is just as likely to steer candidates away. Agencies Have More Reach Than Internal Hiring Teams One of the biggest misconceptions is that internal recruitment teams have the same reach as agencies. The reality is, they don’t—because they can’t. Recruitment agencies are built for volume. Our teams are significantly larger than most internal TA functions, and we speak to thousands of candidates every single week across a variety of industries, skill levels, and geographies. This benefits companies in two ways: We can find talent faster. The best candidates are already in our networks, meaning we can deliver top-tier talent before a company’s job ad has even gained traction. We amplify employer brands. With our far-reaching networks, the businesses we work with get significant visibility among active and passive job seekers. Every interaction we have is a chance to promote a brand in the talent market. A company’s employer brand isn’t just shaped by Glassdoor reviews or career sites. It’s built through daily conversations happening between recruiters and candidates. Companies that work with agencies get the benefit of positive reinforcement in those conversations. Companies that dismiss agencies risk the opposite—being left out of the talent conversation entirely. It’s Not Just About Hiring—It’s About Market Intelligence A strong relationship with recruiters doesn’t just give companies access to candidates—it gives them access to real-time market intelligence that can shape hiring strategy. Recruiters are constantly gathering insights on: Salary expectations and trends – are you offering competitive pay? Competitor hiring activity – where is your talent being poached? 📊 Candidate sentiment – how is your company perceived in the market? Hiring challenges – why are some roles taking longer to fill than others? This data is invaluable, yet many companies miss out on it because they only engage recruiters on a transactional basis. Even businesses that don’t have a recruitment budget should be fostering strong relationships with agencies to gain these insights for free. Specialist Agencies = Less Competition for Your Talent A decade ago, recruitment agencies were largely generalists, meaning they sourced candidates across multiple industries. That meant whether or not a company worked with an agency didn’t impact their risk of losing talent—recruiters were sourcing from everywhere. That’s no longer the case. Today, most agencies specialise in specific industries, building deep talent pools within niche markets. What does this mean for employers? If a company builds a strong relationship with a sector specialist recruiter, they are far less likely to lose their talent to competitors via that agency. If a company burns bridges with an agency, that same agency is far more likely to approach their top talent for competing brands. Companies need to understand that how they engage with agencies directly impacts their ability to retain staff. No business can afford to become a top-of-mind sourcing ground simply because of poor treatment of agencies leading to a damaged relationship. Agencies Are Also Your Customers Another overlooked reality: Recruiters are not just vendors—we are also your customers. Recruitment agencies are run by business professionals who make purchasing decisions just like any other company. We buy from your stores, dine in your restaurants, stay in your hotels, and use your products. Our networks are full of professionals who do the same. The way a company treats recruiters doesn’t just impact hiring—it influences business reputation and consumer choices. If you engage agencies with respect and collaboration, you don’t just gain recruitment support—you gain brand advocates across multiple industries. But if you treat recruiters poorly, you risk alienating entire professional networks who have influence beyond hiring decisions. The Power Dynamic Has Shifted—Are You Keeping Up? The days of companies holding all the power over recruitment agencies are gone. Agencies now have more reach, more influence, and more industry intelligence than ever before. The smartest brands recognise this and engage with recruiters as true partners—whether they use them for placements or not. They build relationships, share insights, and collaborate in ways that strengthen their employer brand and hiring success. The ones that don’t? They put themselves at risk. Because in today’s market, no employer can afford to alienate the very people who control the narrative around where talent should go next. Do you agree that agencies hold more power in today’s hiring landscape? Let’s discuss this in the comments!