Departer ANZ
Executive Search in Australia and New Zealand

Identifying and recruiting qualified executives poses one of the most challenging tasks for DACH companies expanding into Australia and New Zealand. As one of the rare German-speaking Executive Search consultants in the region with extensive on-the-ground experience, Departer understands the market dynamics and can identify the leaders who will drive your company’s success in the region.

Headhunter & Recruiter in Australia
Executive Search by Legal and Cultural Expertise

Departer advises German and international companies on their successful expansion into Australia and New Zealand, with a clear focus on executive search for mid-sized enterprises. Clients benefit from a strategic combination of German executive search expertise and German-Australian legal advisory services, a unique foundation for company formation, local directorship services, and beyond.

Our local market representative, Sabina Langenhan, brings over 20 years of experience in the Australian market and holds dual legal qualifications in Germany and Australia.

Strategic fusion: German Executive Search with German/Australian legal consultation

Years of market experience as a German Executive Search consultancy in Australia and New Zealand

Intercultural competence and in-depth understanding of local nuances in Australia and New Zealand.


Departer: Your Trusted Partner for Australia

Official BVMW Foreign Office

Australia offers German companies a stable economy, a business-friendly environment and direct access to fast-growing Asian markets.As official BVMW representatives for Australia, Sabina Langenhan and Norman Sterz support SMEs in successfully entering the Australian market and recruiting top executives and leadership talent.

A network of top executives in ANZ

Our deep-rooted presence in the region and extensive network grant us access to a talent pool of executives who have excelled in multinational corporations and local Australian companies. Australia is unqiue in blending Western business practices with a strong influence from the Asia-Pacific region. Our comprehensive understanding of these cultural nuances allows us to present candidates who can thrive in this diversity.

Departer – The ‘Know-Who’ People in Australia

Australia's economy is diverse, dynamic and internationally oriented. The continent‘s stable business environment, growing technology sector and strong ties to the Asia-Pacific region offer numerous opportunities. As a specialist in Executive Search in Australia, Departer provides tailored solutions to maximize these opportunities.

We guide you from the conceptual phase of establishing a company to the implementation of local directorship services to ensure optimal market positioning in Australia and New Zealand.

References:
Your guarantee for outstanding Executive Search in the ANZ region

Departer has established itself as a reliable partner in Executive Search in the ANZ region by successfully filling leadership and C-suite positions, including CEO, CFO and other management roles. Our extensive experience and a firm understanding of leadership and C-level recruitment has earned the trust of reputable companies and institutions.

We have successfully completed numerous search mandates in ANZ, ranging from managing directors for subsidiaries of global corporations to country managers for the market entry of medium-sized companies.

Hoyer Logo
Ufenau Logo
Continental Logo
Hoermann Logo
Stahl Crane System Logo
Vaillant Logo
DB Schenker Logo

It’s a significant milestone in our continued global expansion

This successful partnership with Departer highlights their exceptional expertise in Executive Search and dedication to securing the ideal candidate for our business needs.
Eyad Tayeb
Managing Director for MENA & ANZ at INIT

Trusted Partner for German Companies in Australia

Departer stands for tailored leadership placements, enduring client relationships and strategic market impact.

Proven partnerships and successful executive placements underscore a clear truth:

Sustainable growth in Australia starts with the right leadership. As the official international representative of the BVMW in Australia, Departer is the trusted advisor to German mid-sized companies pursuing international expansion.

Our clients rely on us for our deep market expertise, consistent delivery and ability to secure executives who align with both strategic goals and cultural expectations. Together, we craft bespoke search strategies from initial role definition to seamless executive integration.

Our partnerships are built on trust and defined by measurable success.

Unveiling your leadership talents:

Kontakt mit Departer
Contact to
Departer
Connect with Departer's market experts for your desired region.
Bedarfsanalyse
Needs Analysis
Conduct a personalized assessment of your unique leadership requirements and gain a comprehensive understanding of our Executive Search process.
Marktexpertenberatung
Market Expert Consultation
Gain invaluable insight into the executive landscape of your chosen region.
Job Profile Development
Create bespoke job profiles tailored to facilitate a precise and effective direct search for high-caliber leaders.
Kandidatensuche
Candidate Search
Use Departer's expansive networks for agile Executive Search strategies backed by a wealth of resources to pinpoint leadership candidates that perfectly suit your company‘s needs.
Kandidatenansprache
Candidate Outreach
Directly engage with both active and passive candidates, evaluate their suitability for the role thoroughly, and draw up a comprehensive long list.
Kandidatenbewertung
Candidate Evaluation
Conduct a detailed analysis of candidates in relation to your ideal profile. Initiate preliminary interviews with phone, video or in-person interactions. We can also carry out an optional comprehensive candidate assessment.
Kandidatenauswahl
Candidate Selection
Present a carefully complied shortlist of top-tier candidates chosen for their exceptional qualifications.
Kunden Interview
Client Interviews
We facilitate and coordinate effective interviews with your chosen candidates.
Referenzprüfungen
Reference checks
We can also conduct thorough reference checks to validate the qualifications and experience of the candidate.
Vertragsverhandlungen
Contract negotiations
Experienced support during contract negotiations ensures a mutually beneficial agreement is reached.
Onboarding
Onboarding
We oversee a smooth onboarding process, gather customer feedback and consistently refine our methods to deliver the highest quality service.

This is a heading.

This is a basic text element.

Schedule a non-binding consultation with our market expert for HR projects in Australia and New Zealand.

Sabina Langenhan

Regional Manager ANZ

Get in touch
Agreement*
* Mandatory fields
Location

Departer - The German Headhunter Australia Pty Ltd

Level 18, 324 Queen St
Brisbane QLD 4000
Australia

Contact
© COPYRIGHT 2025 by Departer GmbH
Do you have any questions?
Arrange a non-binding consultation with our market experts.
Sie haben noch Fragen?
Vereinbaren Sie ein unverbindliches Beratungsgespräch mit unseren Marktexperten.