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simon vaughan

Founder/Director

With over 13 years experience in the recruitment industry and a decade of hands on experience across the trade throughout Australia and New Zealand, I have lived the journey first hand. I bring a deep understanding of both the technical and human element within the construction sector.

Known for my down-to-earth approach and knack for building strong, lasting partnerships, I connect the right people to the right projects, delivering exceptional results with integrity and collaboration at the core.

Outside of work, I’m a family man first. You’ll find my wife and I cheering on our two daughters at their sporting events, and I keep myself fit by doing laps down at the pool. When the day’s done, I enjoy a few beers and a friendly game of darts with mates.

Simon Vaughan - Director of Vaughan James Recruitment
"Simon was extremely helpful in dealing with my requirements with no hassles. Top job".

Bruce T.
Director (Tauranga)
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"Great to work with, Simon was always in touch and always encouraging and helping me push for what would best suit me. Couldn’t have asked for a better guide through to this new opportunity"

Hayden W.
Senior Quantity Surveyor (Queenstown)
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"Very knowledgeable and amicable, willing to go the extra step to make sure my job application was a success"

Gary S.
Estimator (Adelaide)
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"Simon is professional, affable and helpful. I've enjoyed his enthusiastic and deliberate approach to represent and connect me to my next exciting opportunity. One of the best you'll encounter".

Stuart B.
Building Services Engineer (Sydney)
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"Good Friendly - Things happened a bit quicker than expected , as I hadn't applied for a specific role. Good communication, TXT prior to phone calls - worked well".

Chris M.
Senior Quantity Surveyor (Dunedin)
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"Simon was very approachable and easy to deal with. He was always available via, ph, txt and email and always responded quickly if not immediately. He had faith that I was he right person for the role and gave feedback from the employer on my interviews. If I ever need another role, Simon will be the first person I contact. Thanks".

Andrea R.
HSE Advisor (Auckland)
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"Great working with Simon, onto it, upfront and works closely with candidates and expectations of both candidate and client".

Mitesh D.
Senior Talent Lead (Auckland)
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"Simon provided me with lots of information through the whole process and he kept in touch with me every step of the way and helped me with any questions. His aftercare service gave me more of a chance to thank him very much for his care and attention to get me this incredible role. I would recommend him to anyone"

Jules K.
HSE Coordinator (Auckland)
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"Very professional and passionate as well as communicative"

Kay H.
Project Manager (Christchurch)
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"Simon was great at keeping me updated on the progress of my applications. Where one position didn't work out, Simon came back to me with other opportunities, in which I secured a fabulous new role. Simon was awesome at prepping me for the interview & sending me information about the company to research before my interview. Simon phoned before & after my interviews to offer both encouragement beforehand & feedback following the interview. I found Simon very pleasant to deal with & would absolutely recommend Simons services to others"

Lisa F.
Health & Safety Manager (Tauranga)
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"Simon was so helpful and easy to communicate with. I really appreciated how he updated me on what’s going on with my application".

Christine C.
Estimator (Invercargill)
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Call +64224057115 or email
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