Contracting with us.
Thinking about contracting? Here’s what you can expect from contracting with Consult!
Why contractors love working with us.
We know what great contracting looks like, and we’re with you the whole way. Not just day one.
At Consult Recruitment, we’re famous in New Zealand for more than just recruitment, but also for how much we look after our community. We genuinely care about people, and we work hard to make sure our community are supported all the way.
Benefits of contracting with Consult:
Our goal is to make contracting easy, so you can focus on doing your best work. Let us handle the rest!
Top tier contracts
We are well networked and trusted by NZ’s best organisations. That means you’ll get fast access to top tier roles with awesome clients and projects.
Helpful humans
You’ll have a team of consultants who actually listens to what you want. We’ve even got a dedicated Contractor Community Manager who makes sure you’re looked after, connected and never flying solo.
Ongoing career support
You’ll get proactive career support between gigs. We regularly check in throughout your assignment and we’ll reach out before your contract ends to help navigate extensions, renewals or to find your next role.
Contractor community
We consider our contractors an extension of our team and we want to make sure that you feel a part of the community we’ve built. Even if you’re between contracts, you’re never out of the loop with us.
Community events
From networking events to quiz nights, beer tastings and low key catchups, we love hosting a variety of activities and creating chances to keep our community connected.
Exclusive contractor perks
From partner discounts to insider invites, we’re always looking for ways to add little extras that make contracting with Consult even better.
Hassle-free invoicing
Send us your timesheets and we’ll take care of the rest! Plus our timesheet system Astute is very user friendly! Win.
Employee assistance programme (EAP)
Access to free coaching, 24/7 professional support and a wealth of resources because thriving at work starts with looking after yourself outside of it too.
Not sure if contracting is right for you?
We’ve prepared a detailed contractor FAQ with everything you need to know about contracting.
Our contractor community events.
What our contractor community is saying.
What you need to get started as a contractor.
If you’re new to contracting or have any questions, make sure to check out our in-depth FAQ.
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Decide how to contract:
Most contractors either start as a sole trader or set up a company. Here is an official link to learn about the difference between being a sole trader and running a company, and which option is right for you.
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Register for GST:
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Set up invoicing & tax processes:
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Get insured (we can help with this!):
Ready to give contracting a go with us?
Looking for your next role? Just curious? Check out our open jobs.
What kinds of roles can I contract in?
At Consult, we are specialist recruiters in Tech, IT & Digital, Accounting & Finance, Professional Services & leadership roles. But thanks to our strong networks, even if you’re outside these areas we can help point you in the right direction.
Here’s a little taste of the roles we help our contractors land:
Tech, IT & Digital
Development, Testing, Product, AI, Data, Architecture, DevOps, Cloud, Infrastructure & Security.
Accounting & Finance
Transactional Accounting, Payroll, Finance Systems, Risk, Compliance.
Professional Services
Business Advisory Services (BAS), Tax, Audit & Assurance, Consulting & Advisory.
Enterprise & Transformation
Change, Strategy, PMO, Transformation Leads.
