About NZ Recruit
Who We Are
NZ Recruit is proudly based in Christchurch, where our head office is located, and we support employers across Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton, and Queenstown.
Founded in 2017, our mission has always been to connect great businesses with great people — building long-term relationships and taking the stress out of hiring. We combine local market knowledge with a personal approach, so employers and job seekers feel supported every step of the way.
Our Approach
At NZ Recruit, we believe communication is key. Our experienced recruitment consultants work closely with you to understand your business, your culture, and your staffing challenges.
Our goal is to take the pressure off you by:
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Writing job ads that attract the right candidates
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Screening CVs and shortlisting top talent
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Coordinating interviews and keeping applicants informed
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Conducting pre-employment checks to ensure safety and compliance
Whether you’re looking for permanent recruitment or temporary recruitment, we’ll make hiring easier and give you back valuable time to focus on your business.
Our Services
We provide a full range of employer support, including:
Job Advertising
Promote your vacancies across SEEK, Trade Me Jobs, LinkedIn, and other major New Zealand job boards.
Candidate Sourcing & Screening
We review applications and connect with shortlisted candidates so you only see the best fit.
Employer Support
Learn how we partner with businesses to manage their recruitment process from start to finish.
Explore the full range of industries we work with on our All Job Industries page.
Meet the Team
Lucy brings over a decade of experience in healthcare recruitment and management from the UK. After moving to New Zealand, she worked across sales, manufacturing, and logistics recruitment before founding NZ Recruit in 2017. Lucy leads the team with a passion for building a “family-feel” business that connects employers with the right candidates.
Ashleigh joined NZ Recruit in 2021 and quickly found her niche in recruitment. She enjoys sourcing candidates, learning the ropes of recruitment consulting, and celebrating every successful placement with our clients.
Want to Know More?
Discover why businesses trust us as their recruitment partner on our Why NZ Recruit page.