Professional & Commercial Permanent Recruitment
Whittaker Talent provides nationwide permanent recruitment across professional and commercial roles, connecting the right people with the right opportunities in a way that’s practical, considered, and built for long-term success.
Our approach is straightforward and grounded in real relationships. We take the time to understand both clients and candidates properly, so every placement makes sense beyond just the job description.
Experience You Can Trust
Whittaker Talent is a specialist permanent recruitment business based in New Zealand.
It works with businesses and professionals across a range of industries, focusing on long-term placements that work in practice, not just on paper.
The approach is simple: taking the time to understand the people, understand the role, and make sure it’s the right fit before anything else.
Led by Experience
Hey there, I’m Kerri Whittaker, the founder of Whittaker Talent.
I started this business because I believe recruitment should feel clearer, more human, and a lot less overwhelming than it often is.
With over 15 years of recruitment experience across both agency and in-house environments, I’ve seen what works and what doesn’t.
I understand what good hiring looks like from both sides, not just filling roles but building long-term success for businesses and the people in them.
I’ve worked with organisations of all sizes across New Zealand, giving me strong insight into different environments, teams, and expectations.
What that means for you is simple. You’re working with someone who gets it.
Someone who knows how to ask the right questions, challenge when needed, and find the right fit, not just the obvious one.
Because the right hire doesn’t just fill a gap. It changes how a business moves forward.
If things feel unclear, whether you’re a job seeker unsure of your next step or direction, or you’re simply busy trying to navigate everything while running a business in between, that’s where I can help.
What We Value
In recruitment, we’ve learned it comes down to a few simple choices.
Honesty over sales talk. Fit over speed. Relationships over transactions. Long-term success over quick wins.
Because when you strip everything back, that’s what really matters.
The best outcomes don’t come from rushing the process. They come from taking the time to understand people properly, asking better questions, and focusing on what will work long-term — not just what looks good on paper today.
That’s how we approach every role, every conversation, and every partnership.
That’s how I approach every role, every conversation, and every partnership.
Our Focus
Permanent recruitment across:
• Administration and Office Support
• Customer Service
• Finance and Accounting
• HR and People Operations
• Sales and Business Development
• Operations and Management
• Senior Leadership
A Straightforward Approach
We are hands-on, responsive, and easy to deal with.
No unnecessary process. No corporate runaround.