You’ve heard the talk: the New Zealand market is tight, and your hard-earned business development skills deserve a better return. So, you’re looking to Australia’s East Coast. But should you choose the fast pace of Sydney, the culture of Melbourne, or the massive growth opportunity of Brisbane?
Let’s cut right to it. Brisbane is the city on the move, and for Kiwi recruiters, it offers the perfect blend of career boom, sunny lifestyle, and a welcoming community.
Brisbane is Booming: Recruitment Trends You Need to Know
We’ve been describing Brisbane as a “big country town on a huge growth journey due to the Olympics.” That’s exactly why you need to be here now.
- Growth Engine: The city is undergoing immense infrastructure and market expansion as it prepares for the 2032 Olympic Games. This means a consistent, long-term demand for recruiters, especially in construction, engineering, and professional services.
- Lifestyle & Affordability: Brisbane offers a compelling trade-off. You get that fantastic Australian lifestyle with sunshine and community, often at a lower cost of living than Sydney or Melbourne.
- Roles in Demand: We’re constantly placing candidates in roles across technology, construction, and property recruitment, reflecting the city’s rapid development. Your Kiwi background in agency recruitment is seen as a superpower—it’s highly valued here.
Types of Roles and How We Place You
You’re asking: “What types of roles are in demand and how can Connecting Recruiters help place me?”
The great thing is that your experience is a perfect mirror of what agencies here are looking for. Whether you specialise in permanent recruitment or contract work, the fundamentals of your KPI-driven, consultative style are exactly what high-quality Brisbane agencies want.
Our process is direct:
- Market Briefing: We give you an honest appraisal of the Rec to Rec Brisbane market, explaining the current trends and salary expectations.
- High-Quality Clients: We only deal with top-tier agencies in Rec to Rec Brisbane. We use 20+ years of industry knowledge to ensure the clients we introduce you to will genuinely enhance your experience.
- Positioning Your Strengths: We position your recent NZ experience—especially your strong business development skills developed during a recession—as a competitive advantage.
Networking and Community: Landing in Brisbane
Making the move is about more than just a job; it’s about building a life. Brisbane has a tight-knit and welcoming recruitment community.
While the market is growing fast, attending local industry events, and leveraging LinkedIn are crucial for settling in. We can give you the insights and introductions you need to hit the ground running, connecting you to the right people and the right opportunities.
Ready for the Sunshine State Switch?
The facts are clear: the Rec to Rec Brisbane market is growing fast, fueled by major projects and a city on the rise. Your Kiwi experience, especially your business development resilience, is exactly what high-quality agencies here are looking for.
Don’t spend another month slogging through a tough market. Stop waiting for things to turn around back home and start your Rec to Rec Brisbane career with a bang.
Click here to connect with Connecting Recruiters today—let’s turn your Australian dream into a reality!