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GambIT
Gambit is a boutique technology recruitment agency. We understand that scaling your technology team and finding your next role can be challenging. At Gambit we take a long-term, relationship-focused approach to make the process of finding top talent and your dream role stress-free.
Meet the team…
Thomas Hoksbergen - Founder
After completing my Bachelor of Commerce in Economics and Commercial Law, I stepped into the world of technology recruitment and haven’t looked back, building a strong network within Software Development, Data, and Infrastructure. I have built and managed multiple teams in these domains in both Auckland and London, whilst remaining hands-on to ensure the best possible service to our clients.
The best recruiters have a genuine passion for the domain they operate within. My passion for technology started early on when I was given an old DOS-based computer for my 8th birthday. Although I may not be able to dive into the codebase, I have enjoyed building a strong high-level understanding of the technology landscape over the years.
When I’m not behind the desk, you’ll find me on the course trying to improve my golf game. A new passion that I'm getting into is Paragliding, which gets the heart rate up, almost as much as a candidate considering a counteroffer. Running has become a recent passion, and I’m proud to say I’ve completed three marathons, two in Auckland and one in Holland, where I was born.
Ian Hamilton - Principal Consultant
I started my career in IT recruitment in London in 2010, working for a boutique firm specialising in IT architecture and project/ programme management. For the next five years, I predominantly focused on recruiting top talent for contract architecture teams to work on some of Europe's largest transformation programmes. This included companies such as DHL/Deutsche Post, O2/Telefonica and British Gas, alongside permanent hires for London financial clients.
In 2015, I took some time off to travel around Asia and Australia with some friends. In Australia, I joined the team at Robert Half Melbourne and worked on a 6-month contract for their account temps team. During this time, I completed 60 placements, helping the team achieve their record quarter.
At the end of my contract, I was offered the opportunity to join Robert Half New Zealand as the second hire on their relaunched technology team. This would go on to become Robert Half’s fastest-growing division in APAC! After eight years at Robert Half, I was ready for a new challenge, and having worked with Thomas for five of those years, I decided to take the opportunity to join Gambit Recruitment as the first hire.
Caitlin Harvey - Compliance & Operations
I come from a strong academic background, with a Bachelor of Science, a degree in Business, and I am currently in the process of finishing my Bachelor of Law with honours from the University of Auckland. I spent two years in London, where I did a hands-on Compliance Program at a recruitment firm, before becoming a Compliance Officer for a Renewable Energy Consumer Code. My passion for law, compliance, and process improvement ensures that Gambit operates seamlessly, efficiently, and ethically.
I’m blessed to be born a Scots and raised Kiwi meaning I caught the travel bug early on! My greatest travel achievement has been reaching Everest Base Camp in 2018. In my free time, I like to keep creative whether that’s drawing, painting, sewing, or knitting. Fitness is also a priority, I've also completed two marathons and am looking forward to my third!