Hi, I'm Sam.

Originally from Wales, I met the kiwi love of my life, got married and decided to swap green fields and sheep for green fields and sheep. That was over 13 years ago. I am now proud to call Southland home and am blissfully raising my young family here.

So why Oval Recruitment? I am passionate about people, successful recruitment and team fit. Finding the perfect match for both employer and employee is what drives me. 

Most of us have to work, myself included and I want to ensure the time I spend away from my family is enjoyable, amongst good people and as fulfilling as possible. I can do that for you too. 

My international experience includes external recruitment for two of the largest UK recruitment agencies; Reed Recruitment and Select Appointments, internal recruitment at Southland District Health Board and more recently, H&J Smith Department Store. Along with a six year period of financial advising, my career portfolio has been delightfully diverse, enough to gain invaluable insight on what makes people and companies run smoothly - good recruitment. 

“People are not your most important asset, the right people are” ~ Jim Collins 

I will help you find the right people, l will empower your people, I will find your perfect match. 

If you are looking to recruit staff, you are most likely embarking on an exciting period of growth or, are about to lose an essential team member. For many small to medium businesses, without in house recruitment, this can become a daunting, expensive and time consuming experience. 

As a recruitment specialist, I can help you navigate the many pitfalls associated with finding the right person and the best team fit. I will get to know your company, your goals, your values, and tailor a recruitment package to suit your individual needs. I recognise that even within the same industry, no two companies are the same and this is reflected in your personalised plan. 

I am passionate about finding the right candidate for you and your business, and believe that taking a holistic approach to recruitment, always yields the best results. Skills and experience are important for a seamless transition in workflow, but team fit must not be underestimated. At best, a poor appointment can cause disruption to your workflow and reduce team morale, at worst incur costly legal fees. 

I offer a proven, end to end recruitment process, from marketing, interviews and contract negotiations to personality profiling and police checks. Start your recruitment journey today and let me find your perfect match.

“If You Always Do What You’ve Always Done, You’ll Always Get What You’ve Always Got.” ~ Henry Ford 

Are you getting the right team fit? Are you struggling to retain staff? If your team isn’t functioning as well as you’d like, it’s time to stop and take stock. 

Perhaps you want to empower your own people to find the perfect match for your business.

Even experienced recruiters can miss a trick or two when it comes to securing your next best thing. Keeping up to date with the current market, person profiles and generational trends can make all the difference, not only when it comes to finding your best team fit, but also when positioning yourself as an attractive employer. 

From assessing and up skilling your in house recruiters, to equipping your existing staff with essential recruitment competencies, together we can construct an effective training programme.

Many people have never had to prepare an official CV, you may have secured a job in your teens and climbed the ranks internally. 

How prepared are you, for workplace and/ or life changes? 

Having recently assisted over 120 people at H&J Smith, to re enter the workforce, many for the first time in 40 years, I cannot stress enough, the importance of a good, up to date CV. 

When it comes to promoting ourselves and talking about our achievements, we tend to avoid being the ‘Tall Poppy.’ Your CV and Cover Letter however, are your first introduction to a prospective employer, and in a competitive job market, first impressions really do count.

Whether you are looking to construct a CV from scratch or update and enhance an exisiting one. Together we can build a personal profile that you are comfortable with and which advocates for you. 

With the correct tools and guidance I will ensure that your application stands out for all the right reasons. I offer coaching in interview tips and techniques that will give you the confidence and ability to chase and secure the job of your dreams.