Branch Manager

About the role

As Branch Manager, you will lead and manage the Lower Hutt Wellington branch at Tradestaff. You will be responsible for the strategic direction, operational excellence, and financial performance of the branch whilst maintaining our commitment to quality service delivery in the recruitment industry. This is a full-time position offering a significant opportunity to drive business growth, build high performing teams, and deliver exceptional recruitment solutions to our clients and candidates.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop a team of recruitment consultants and support staff to achieve individual and team targets
• Drive branch revenue growth and profitability through effective business development and client relationship management
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key clients and candidates to ensure high-quality placements and customer satisfaction
• Oversee recruitment operations including candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing and placement processes
• Develop and implement effective branch strategies aligned with company objectives and market opportunities
• Monitor and analyse branch performance metrics, providing regular reporting to senior management
• Recruit, train and mentor recruitment consultants to ensure a high performing and motivated team
• Ensure compliance with recruitment industry standards, employment legislation and company policies
• Identify new market opportunities and business development initiatives to expand the branch's client and candidate base
• Manage branch budgets, resources and expenses to maintain profitability

About you

• Proven experience in recruitment or staffing agency management, ideally at branch or regional manager level
• Demonstrated track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets and business objectives
• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to build, motivate and develop high performing teams
• Excellent communication and relationship building abilities with clients, candidates and staff
• Strategic thinking and business acumen with the ability to identify growth opportunities
• Experience in financial management, budgeting and P&L responsibility
• Knowledge of recruitment processes, candidate sourcing and placement best practices
• Ability to work independently whilst collaborating effectively with head office and other branches
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Familiarity with recruitment software systems and Microsoft Office applications

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package including base salary and performance based incentives aligned with branch targets
• Professional development and training opportunities to support your career progression
• Career advancement pathways within a growing organisation
• Collaborative work environment that values innovation and teamwork
• Support for work life balance and positive workplace culture

About us

Tradestaff is a leading recruitment and staffing agency dedicated to connecting talented individuals with exceptional employers across New Zealand. With a strong reputation for quality service delivery, industry expertise and candidate focused support, we pride ourselves on building long term relationships with both our clients and candidates. Our mission is to create positive employment outcomes and support business growth through innovative recruitment solutions. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and service excellence in everything we do.