David Gadsby

Experience

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  First Mobile New Zealand Limited

  Jan 2008 - Dec 2009

  Sales Representitive
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  Telecom New Zealand

  Dec 2009 - Jan 2011

  Sales Representitive
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  Fluid Recruitment

  Apr 2012 - Mar 2015

  Fluid Recruitment is focused on providing recruitment solutions across the South Island covering the full spectrum of IT related roles. Areas covered include Software Development (.Net, Java, web, mobile etc...), Testing (automated, manual etc...), Senior appointments (PM’s, BA’s, Architect, CIO etc...), RDMS (SQL, Oracle), Applications and ERP (support, development, consulting), Infrastructure support (desktop, network, systems etc...), BI and Data warehouse. David is the Candidate Manager for the Information Technology sector with particular focus on the Christchurch market. He is continuously resourcing talent for our clients and highlighting interesting opportunities to passive candidates (strong performers who are currently employed and are not actively looking for a position). With a background in the Technology sector, David has technical knowledge he can utilise when resourcing and matching candidates to specialist roles.

  • IT Recruitment Consultant

    Jan 2014 - Mar 2015

  • Candidate Manager

    Apr 2012 - Dec 2013
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  Becci Gadsby Institute of Advanced Frivolous Expenditure

  Dec 2012 - now

  Senior Economic Policy Adviser
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  Platinum Recruitment

  Mar 2015 - Jun 2016

  Principal Recruitment Consultant

  David is responsible for attracting candidates and matching them to temporary or permanent positions. Working with a broad range of client companies, David has successfully built a number of long standing relationships in order to gain a better understanding of his clients' recruitment needs and requirements.Platinum Recruitment works to attract the majority of candidates using a wide range of media (both traditional and digital), as well as engaging in networking activities and also through referrals. As a consultant, David is strongly positioned to provide accurate advice and guidance to both clients and candidates on salary levels, training requirements and career opportunities. Show less

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  University of Otago

  Aug 2016 - now

  The University of Otago is a research-led learning environment that is second to none with a richly deserved reputation for excellence.In this role I am primarily responsible for the service delivery of recruitment services and executive search functions for a collection of University Divisions within my portfolio. I work with my client group to design and implement TA strategy, service enhancement initiatives and employer branding projectsThis role sits as part of the Human Resources Division, flexibly providing Human Resource related services, across the University. We take a client focused, service excellence delivery approach which is critical to success and maintaining our contribution to a high performance team environment. Show less The University of Otago is a research-led learning environment that is second to none with a richly deserved reputation for excellence.Key area of responsibility is recruitment of academic and professional staff across all departments. This role also includes the provision of general recruitment related advice to key internal stakeholders and assistance as and when required.As with any organisation, team and culture fit are paramount. I pride myself on consistently providing a high level of professional service and a great understanding of the environment. Show less

  • Delivery Manager

    Feb 2023 - now

  • Senior Recruitment Consultant

    Jun 2021 - now

  • Recruitment Consultant

    Aug 2016 - now