Labour Hire

Looking for reliable labour hire in New Zealand? NZ Recruit connects businesses with hardworking, skilled candidates who are ready to step in and get the job done. Our labour hire services cover a wide range of roles from specialised trades through to general site support. Whether you need extra staff for a short-term project or ongoing help to meet demand, we’ll make sure you’ve got the right people on site.

Benefits of Labour Hire

Hiring through NZ Recruit helps your business:

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Meet Deadlines Efficiently

Bring in additional staff quickly to keep projects on track.

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Support Your Core Team

Ease workloads and reduce fatigue for your permanent employees.

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Scale Your Workforce

Increase or decrease staff numbers as your project demands.

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Access Skilled Labourers

From trades to general site support, we'll supply the right labourers when you need them most.

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Labour Hire Across Key Industries

Our labour hire services are available across multiple industries. Learn more about how we can help in:

We also supply general labour hire for projects that simply need extra hands to keep things moving.

Other industries we commonly support include civil, logistics, manufacturing, production and more.

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Labour Hire Recruitment Agency

With years of experience in recruitment, NZ Recruit connects businesses with the right labour hire solutions. From skilled trades to general site labourers, we provide candidates who are screened, prepared and ready to work.

Talk to Us About Labour Hire Today

Need extra staff to complete your project on time? Call us today on 0800 88 00 18 to speak with our recruitment experts, or contact us online to discuss your labour hire needs.

Causes We Stand Behind

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Proud Supporter of The Fred Hallows Foundation

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Highlights of Our Achievements

18

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Connecting talent with the right roles

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A diverse range of roles to match your skills

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Matching talent with the right opportunities

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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.

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We’ve helped many businesses and job seekers, our clients and candidates share their positive experiences and the impact of our dedicated service

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“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.”

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“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.”

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“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.”

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“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.”

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“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.”

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“The team at NZR are always helpful and manage to supply us top quality staff at short notice. Top Class Agency.”

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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
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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.

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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.

We use a structured, proven recruitment process that includes job advertising, CV screening, candidate interviews, skills assessments and optional drug testing. Our team works closely with you to understand your role requirements and company culture to ensure the best fit.

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.

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