Shinka Talent
Technology and Digital Teams, Evolved.
About Us
At Shinka Talent, we exist to help organisations evolve their technology and digital teams with integrity and empathy, using deep market expertise whilst utilising cutting edge AI recruitment tools. We believe the best recruitment partnerships are built on trust and understanding, not quick wins. Our focus is on long-term outcomes; Connecting businesses with the right talent that enables them to grow, adapt, and thrive.
With 20 years of experience in recruitment, Shinka Talent is led by Grant Habgood, who has partnered with many leading organisations in both Japan and New Zealand. We are powered by TalentHub Solutions, an AI-driven platform, combining human expertise with next-generation technology to deliver exceptional reach and precision.
Behind the name: Shinka [進化] is the Japanese word for Evolve. We’re redefining the Candidate Experience and evolving digital and technology teams: We help organisations identify exceptional technology talent that is often inaccessible to organisations.
The Shinka Talent Advantage:
Consultative approach: tailored for each of our client partners.
Compelling Brand Storytelling: Convey your organisation's brand, vision, and mission with unprecedented clarity and impact. Moving away from static job descriptions.
Attract the Best Talent: Attract candidates who are truly aligned with your strategic goals, reducing mismatched applicants and accelerating your hiring process.
Evolve with Shinka Talent to move from static job descriptions to dynamic, AI-driven candidate experiences that secure the best minds in the market.
Shinka Talent Founder- Grant Habgood
Our Approach
At Shinka Talent, we recognise that no two hiring journeys are the same. Many organisations today adopt a multi-channel talent attraction strategy. In consultation with our clients we don’t aim to replicate, we aim to innovate, adding genuine additional value and provide greater reach in the talent market place.
Securing top talent isn't just about filling a role; It's about finding people and minds who will drive your innovation forward. At Shinka Talent, we begin by assessing your team’s structure, identifying leadership and technical gaps, and understanding how each role contributes to delivery and growth. This forms the foundation of our recruitment strategy.
From there, we apply our AI-enabled approach to execute targeted talent sourcing that aligns with your people strategy and strengthens your organisational capability. We understand that attracting high caliber individuals demands a dynamic, collaborative and interactive experience.
Beyond the Static Job Description.
By leveraging AI, we transform traditional job descriptions into an interactive, branded page that not only outlines the role but also tells your organisation’s story the way you want it told. This provides much deeper context and information than traditional agency recruitment models. Creating a far richer and more engaging candidate journey while allowing you to control the narrative and highlight what makes your team unique.
For candidates, it means more than just a list of bullet points; It’s an immersive, informative window into the role and your organisation. For you as a hiring manager, it helps attract the right talent, reduces noise from mismatched applicants, and positions your organisation as forward-thinking in how it engages with people. It’s a simple but powerful shift: moving from static job descriptions to dynamic, AI-driven candidate experiences.
See this approach in action by contacting us today:
Technology and Digital teams, evolved.
