Takon

Takon is a boutique retained search firm helping New Zealand's construction, infrastructure and built environment organisations secure the best professional talent, whilst also assisting businesses in securing exceptional leadership talent. With 25 years of search and recruitment experience, Takon combines the depth of traditional executive search with a transparent, flexible engagement model that delivers real accountability and real results. The company is built for businesses that need to find the right leaders, professionals and specialists to accelerate growth and lift performance, offering a proactive, research-focused approach without inflated executive search firm fees or timelines.

Takon specialises in executive and leadership search across C-suite and functional leadership roles, including Accounting and Finance, Human Resources, Sales and Marketing, Operations, Procurement and Supply Chain, and Technology, Business Transformation and Change. The company also provides niche capability in Construction, Infrastructure and Built Environment recruitment, including Quantity Surveying at senior, commercial and leadership levels, Project Management and Construction Management, Engineering, Planning and Technical Leadership in civil, structural and project-focused disciplines, and Consenting and Building Advisory roles. Beyond traditional search, Takon offers On-Demand Recruitment, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Recruitment as a Service (RaaS), and Premium Job Search Support services tailored to fit diverse business needs and budgets.

Takon operates across New Zealand with a strong track record in most locations, maintaining physical offices in Auckland and Wellington. The company is distinguished by its commitment to professionalism, client service, flexibility, transparency and measurable results. Clients choose Takon for its pragmatic, solutions-focused approach, expert advice and genuine partnering, combined with smart systems and the latest sourcing, collaboration, tracking and assessment tools that make the recruitment process smooth and visible.