Workplace Health and Safety
Our Commitment to Workplace Safety
At NZ Recruit, we believe everyone should leave work each day free from injury. Our commitment to workplace health and safety and overall workplace safety ensures every candidate and client is protected while on the job.
We work closely with employers to comply with current legislation, health and safety procedures and industry codes of practice. NZ Recruit is Site Safe registered and NZ Qualified in Health and Safety, ensuring we uphold the highest safety standards.
Our Approach to Health and Safety at Work
Our goal is simple: create safe workplaces for every employee we place. To achieve this, we follow robust safe workplace procedures and:
Identify & Manage Hazards
Carry out site-specific hazard identification, risk assessments, and regular safety audits
Train & Prepare Workers
Provide thorough induction, ongoing training, and toolbox talks to ensure workers are fit and ready for their roles
Monitor & Review Performance
Conduct regular reviews of workplace safety and update procedures to meet evolving health and safety regulations
Record & Respond
Maintain accurate incident records, encourage reporting of unsafe acts, and support safe, timely return-to-work programmes
Promote Participation
Involve workers and clients in annual reviews of health and safety at work policies and risk management
Our Promise
Health and safety is not just a policy, it's how we operate every day. From candidate screening to site visits, we make sure safety remains at the heart of every decision.
Get in Touch
Looking for a recruitment partner who prioritises workplace safety? Call us on 0800 655 850 or contact us to discuss your staffing needs.
If you're seeking work, view our current vacancies and join a team that values your health and safety at work.
Causes We Stand Behind
Highlights of Our Achievements
18
Years
Experience
Connecting talent with the right roles
137
Satisfied Customers
Trusted by companies for ongoing recruitment needs
2017
Trusted Since
A diverse range of roles to match your skills
99%
Success Rate
Matching talent with the right opportunities
Recruitment Regions We Serve
Recruitment Regions We Serve
As a trusted New Zealand employment agency, we help businesses and job seekers find recruitment support across multiple regions. Explore the locations we serve to discover opportunities near you.
People are talking...
We’ve helped many businesses and job seekers, our clients and candidates share their positive experiences and the impact of our dedicated service
“Working in a fast-paced Distribution environment we engaged with NZ Recruit, they ticked all the boxes - thorough, efficient, and easy to deal with. Thank you NZ Recruit!"
Mainland Distribution
“We would have no hesitation in recommending NZ Recruit to others that require staff management and recruitment services. It was particularly useful on how adaptive NZ Recruit was to our requirements.”
Good as Gold Media
“At Prices, Packers & Movers we struggled to get good, reliable temps from other agencies. We tried NZ Recruit and have never looked back. they are reliable/quick and professional.”
Prices Packers & Movers
“The team at NZ Recruit were excellent to deal with while we were looking for additional staff for our processing plant. They were persistent, professional and managed to find us an excellent staff member.”
5R Solutions Limited
“We have been using NZ Recruit now for about four years, I have always found Lucy and the team to be very helpful with finding the correct person that fits our unique requirements.”
Pengelly's Logistics
“We couldn’t be happier with the service we get from NZ Recruit. They are so responsive, super easy to deal with, instinctively know what we need, and deliver every time. I can absolutely recommend them.”
RGIS
New Zealand
“The team at NZR are always helpful and manage to supply us top quality staff at short notice. Top Class Agency.”
PBT
Couriers
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Marketing
Engineering
IT
Architecture
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Administration
Healthcare
Human Resources
Accounting
Finance
Software Development
Teaching
Hospitality
Sales
Warehousing
Customer Service
Trade
Design
Tourism
Frequently asked questions
As a recruitment agency, our core focus is on industries where demand is high and skilled staff are essential. We specialise in:
- Manufacturing & Production
- Healthcare
- Warehousing & Logistics
- Customer Service
Yes, while those are our core industries, we also recruit across a wide range of other sectors, including:
- Construction
- IT
- Administration
- Engineering
- Finance & Accountinge
- Sales & Marketing
- Human Resources (HR)
- Teaching & Education
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Architecture & Design
Even if your industry isn’t listed, we can help. As a recruitment agency, we provide tailored solutions to match your business needs.
Contact Us
Yes, we specialise in both permanent and temporary recruitment. Whether you need a full-time employee to grow your team or extra staff to manage seasonal demand, NZ Recruit offers flexible solutions, including labour hire tailored to your workforce needs.
Our recruitment process includes job advertising, CV screening, candidate interviews and skills assessments, with drug and alcohol testing provided for all safety-sensitive roles.
Turnaround time varies depending on the role and industry but with our nationwide candidate network. Temporary roles are usually filled quickly, sometimes within days, while permanent placements typically take a week or two depending on how quickly candidates are approved.
Based in Christchurch and operating nationwide, NZ Recruit combines local understanding with national reach. Our team of industry-specific recruitment specialists works closely with employers across New Zealand to deliver fast, effective hiring support. Whether you need temporary staff or permanent team members, we tailor our approach to your business , offering scalable recruitment services backed by real market insight and responsive communication.