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NO SPIN. JUST SMART SOLUTIONS.

Recruitment  that works

Proactive leadership search & talent acquisition that fits your business. Results guaranteed. 

Your talent partner that listens & delivers

Fixed pricing

Clear, flexible, competitive and upfront pricing models that are designed to work for your business. 

People that lift performance

So your team stays stronger, longer, business outcomes improve and turnover stays low.

Flexible solutions

Whether it’s one key appointment or a bespoke solution at scale. We can meet your changing needs.

Experience backed up by smart systems

Experience backed up by the latest sourcing, collaboration, tracking and assessment tools, making the process smooth and visible.

Takon is built for businesses that need to find the right leaders, professionals  and specialists, talent that will ultimately accelerate growth and performance. If you are trying to optimise results and value working with an experienced, proactive talent partner that listens and delivers. That's where Takon comes in.

At Takon, we bring experience and track-record, offering solutions built for NZ businesses like yours

We specialise in leadership search, and professional technical roles, hires, without the inflated fees.

Our leadership search & recruitment solutions are flexible, scalable, and built to plug into your team when you need them most.

"I would have no hesitation in recommending Takon to any organisation that needs to create and grow high performing sales and customer success teams, from leaders to individual contributors and who is looking for an experienced executive level recruitment partner"
– National Sales Manager

What we do

We providing leadership search and recruitment expertise and support for growing NZ businesses — no bloated fees, just tailored solutions and flexible pricing that fits.

Executive & Leadership Search

High-touch recruitment for senior and specialist roles that drive your business forward. We deliver high-impact search services tailored for businesses — without search firm fees. Our proactive, research focused approach ensures you secure top-tier leadership talent for a lot less. From C-suite to senior functional roles, we combine deep expertise, precision sourcing, and cultural alignment to fuel your next stage of growth. Smart, strategic, and built for growing businesses.

On-Demand Recruitment

Use us when you need us — flat fee, hourly, or flexible support with no long-term commitment. Need recruitment support without the long-term commitment? Takon’s On-Demand Recruitment service gives you expert hiring help when you need it — with hourly rate, fixed, or capped fee options. Whether it’s one role or a short-term hiring surge, we tailor our approach to fit your needs and budget. No surprises. No inflated fees. Just great hires, delivered flexibly. Recruit smarter, faster, and more affordably — on your terms.

Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)

Let us handle your entire recruitment function, so you can focus on your business.  Takon’s RPO service delivers a seamless, embedded recruitment solution designed specifically for small to medium businesses. We act as an extension of your team — managing everything from sourcing to onboarding — so you can focus on growing your business. With flexible, scalable support and tech-driven efficiency, you get expert hiring power without the fixed overhead. Build a stronger team with Takon at your side.

Recruitment as a Service (RaaS)

Scalable subscription-based monthly or per role talent solutions to meet your growing needs. Takon’s RaaS model offers flexible, subscription-based recruitment — giving you access to professional hiring support across multiple roles without the hefty price tag. Augment recruitment capacity and capability with predictable monthly or pay as you go pricing, scalable delivery, and expert results mean you can grow your team faster, smarter, and for far less. One plan. Endless possibilities.

Premium Job Search Support

Expert assistance and transition services to help top talent navigate their job search with confidence. Ready to stand out and get hired? Our Premium Job Search Support package is designed to boost your confidence and sharpen your edge with:

  • CV preparation tailored to today’s hiring standards

  • Interview coaching to help you shine under pressure

  • Mock interview practice with expert feedback

All bundled into a focused 3-hour preparation and coaching session tailored to your specific situation. Polish your brand. Land the role you deserve.

We make hiring easier for  businesses of all sizes

We work with businesses across New Zealand. If you value professionalism, client service and results, or just need on-demand search and recruitment expertise and support, we’re here for it.

You’ll get expert help finding the right people for the right roles, without the usual stress or inflated costs.

Positions we recruit for:

  • C-suite and functional leadership roles

  • Accounting & Finance 

  • Human Resources

  • Sales & Marketing 

  • Operations, Procurement and Supply Chain

  • Professional (Legal, Finance, Engineering and Consulting)

  • Business Transformation, Change and Technology 

“Sean's ability to understand demanding needs for senior sales & business development roles is unrivalled. He has placed several sales professionals with me, all who have proved to be successful commercially and culturally, thus demonstrating exceptional value to our business"
– Commercial Director

Not your average approach 

You’ve probably worked with consultants that overpromised and underdelivered? You might have paid high fees and wondered why or hired people that didn’t last? You’ve may have tried to do it yourself and realised you can't cut corners? 

We’re here to change that.

With 20 + years of recruitment experience in corporate recruitment agencies and start-ups, we’ve built a better way, one that’s faster, clearer, and built around your goals.

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