About

Mekano was founded to bring a clear, honest, and human approach to recruitment. The name Mekano is inspired by kano, the te reo Māori word for seed - a nod to our belief that every great hire is the beginning of growth: for teams, for careers, and for the projects shaping Aotearoa. We partner with New Zealand based contractors and engineering consultancies, sourcing the right talent locally and internationally. Our recruitment spans the entire country, from Auckland and the Far North to Dunedin and beyond. We recruit the people shaping New Zealand’s construction and engineering industries: Construction: Project Directors, Construction Managers, Site & Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Estimators, Health & Safety, Design Managers Engineering: Civil, Land Development, Transport, Structural, Geotechnical, Environmental, Water, CAD/BIM/Drafting We know what good looks like on both sides of the table and take the time to understand your needs. Less pitch. More partnership. Whether you're growing your team or planning your next move, we make recruitment straightforward, thoughtful, and built for the long term, planting the right seeds for lasting success. Get in touch: hello@mekanotalent.co.nz