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Digital Garage
Digital Garage
We specialise in on-demand talent augmentation, connecting startups, scale-ups, SMEs, and enterprise leaders with elite digital and tech experts. With a proven track record of embedding specialised IT talent into existing and newly formed teams, we help you accelerate project delivery and close critical capability gaps instantly.
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Our capabilities
Engineering & Architecture
- Head of Leadership
- Enterprise Architects
- Solution Architects
- Integration Architects
- Frontend
- Backend
- Fullstack
- Middleware
- API Specialists
- Mobile
- CRM
- VR/AR
- Automation Testing
Data, Analytics
& AI
- Head of Leadership
- Master Data Management
- Data Governance
- Strategic Insights
- Data Excellence
- Data Analysts
- Data Architects
- Data Engineers
- ETL Engineers
- BI Engineer
- Reporting & Visualisation
- Data Science
- AI / ML Engineers
- Deep Tech
Transformation & Product
- Head of Transformation Leadership
- Programme Manager
- Portfolio Manager
- Project Manager
- Delivery Manager
- Functional Consultant
- Business Analyst
- Product Manager
- Product Owner
- Change Manager
- User Experience
- Customer Experience
- Digital Experience
- Project Coordinator
Cloud, Automation & Security
- Head of Leadership
- Cloud Architects
- Cloud Engineers
- Cloud Operations Specialists
- Platform Architects
- Platform Engineers
- Data Platform Engineers
- AI Security
- Cloud & Platform Security
- DevSecOps
- SRE
- DevOps
- Governance/Risk/Compliance
Our values
Person to person
Creative thinking
Aligned goals
Enable development
The team
Jamie Blackwell
Director
Since joining the recruitment industry in 2010, Jamie has worked for a number of New Zealand’s largest recruitment brands in leadership roles. Jamie enjoys focusing on professional development for the people around him whilst thoroughly enjoying the creative thinking that delivery in recruitment offers. When not working Jamie can be found somewhere near the snow, in Hawkes Bay or enjoying time with family and friends at the beach.
Mike Farrance
Director
Mike is as passionate about Software & Product Development as it gets. Being a senior recruitment figure within New Zealand, Mike has over 12 years’ leadership experience driving growth within the Software & Product markets across Asia Pacific. An active member of various tech groups Mike is always keen to connect with like-minded people. On the weekend you’ll find him playing football, spending time with family and enjoying the nature of NZ.
Kate Hughes
Principal Consultant
Kate joins Digital Garage with over 5 years recruitment experience in the construction sector working her way from the ground up to Senior level. She loves the feeling of placing the right candidate with the right company, and has gained a real passion for recruitment. Kate has had no trouble transferring her wide skill set to the IT environment. Outside of work you can find Kate spending time with her young family, PC gaming, or reading a good book.
Alric Wright
Principal Consultant
Alric joins with 7 years recruitment experience in the IT space. Having worked across the full spectrum of Digital & Technology he brings a wide range of skills to the team. With a passion for recruitment , Alric loves that every day is different and enjoys consulting within his market. Outside recruitment you can find Alric watching F1, playing golf and supporting the local rugby team.
Sofia Garcia
Delivery Consultant
Coming from a HR and IT Recruitment background Sofia brings with her a keen interest in customer experience and digital delivery with a passion for sourcing top talent in the industry. Sofia is all about building genuine and lasting relationships with her candidates and enjoys being able to connect them with the best jobs the market has to offer. Away from the office, Sofia enjoys gaming, watching movies or anime, and spending time with her family and fur-babies.
Cinzia La Volpicella
Associate Delivery Manager
Cinzia leverages her unique background in high-end yachting to deliver an exceptional, tailored experience for our candidates. With a lifelong ambition to dive into sales and a deep curiosity for new technologies, transitioning into IT recruitment was a natural next step. Cinzia is incredibly passionate about aligning the right talent with the right company culture. Away from work, she loves staying active at the gym, tinkering with cars, and catching up with family and friends.
Kasey Cutler
Recruitment Consultant
Kasey is an experienced technology recruitment specialist who discovered her passion for technology while working at a London consultancy during her OE. She enjoys building long lasting relationships and connecting talented individuals with roles where they can thrive in the ever evolving tech landscape. Outside of recruitment, you can find Kasey conquering the Great Walks of New Zealand, chasing waves in Northland, and spending time with friends and family.
Dan Thompson
Recruitment Consultant
Dan has been recruiting Technology and Data professionals across New Zealand for over a decade and joined Digital Garage after moving to Auckland. A former developer, he brings a genuine curiosity for how things work — from new tools and technologies to what truly drives people in their careers. Outside of work, Dan’s an avid explorer who loves discovering new countries, cultures, and connections.