Katie France is a finalist in the RSCA NZ 2025 awards in the category of Recruitment Professional of the year.

Stellar Recruitment is excited to announce that Katie France is a finalist in the RCSA NZ 2025 awards for Recruitment Professional of the Year.


Robbie McIlraith, General Manager, NZ said, “I am very happy for Katie France and not surprised she is a finalist in the RCSA NZ Awards 2025. Katie embodies the qualities of an outstanding recruitment professional. Her dedication to her industry, clients, and candidates, along with her unwavering support for her team has been very impressive."


Katie's journey in recruitment began in the competitive UK market, where she worked closely with manufacturing companies in Manchester. It was here that she discovered her passion for the industry, a passion that has driven her career ever since.


Her experience spans both large global corporates and small local companies, allow her to bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role in New Zealand and her dedication to maintaining high professional standards and delivering outstanding customer service has earned her the trust and respect of her clients and candidates.


In her own words, Katie expressed her gratitude for her nomination: “I am incredibly grateful to my colleagues and to the wider Stellar team for nominating me for the RCSA Recruitment Professional of the Year Award 2025. To be put forward by Stellar is an honour in itself, but to become a finalist is a great step in my career and I am thrilled to be a part of it.”


Katie's achievements at Stellar Recruitment are impressive. She was promoted to Senior Consultant within 12 months of starting and became Principal Consultant 16 months later. She enjoys being part of candidates’ journeys and the impact on their career decisions is significant, from Machine Operators progressing to Supervisors to placing Senior Managers.


Katie's story is one of passion, dedication, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Her commitment to the recruitment industry and her clients' success makes her a deserving finalist for the RCSA NZ 2025 awards.


The awards night will be held in June 2025 in Auckland.

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