Why NZ Recruit

Expert New Zealand Recruitment
& Hiring Solution

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For Employers

Hiring Made Easy

NZ Recruit will fill your current vacancies and take the stress out of the recruitment process.

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For Job Seekers

Job Vacancies

NZ Recruit will find the best opportunities for you.

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What Makes Us Different

Recruitment is more than filling a vacancy, it’s about finding people who will help your business grow. At NZ Recruit, we take the time to get to know your company, your culture, and your goals before we begin. This ensures every candidate we put forward is not just qualified, but the right fit for your team.

Our Screening Process

Finding the right fit starts with understanding your business. We learn what matters most to you before screening candidates through:

  • Comprehensive Pre-Employment Checks

    We verify every candidate carefully to ensure quality, safety, and full compliance across every placement.

  • No Hidden Costs

    Our pricing is completely transparent, what we quote is exactly what you pay.

We also include drug and alcohol testing for all safety-sensitive roles, maintaining a safe and compliant workplace.

Screening process

How We Works

Our approach is simple, we make hiring easier by taking care of the details that slow businesses down.

Promoting your vacancies across leading recruitment platforms - learn more about our Job Advertising services

Reviewing applications and identifying the most suitable candidates

Coordinating interviews and managing candidate communication

Keeping you informed at every stage of the process

This allows you to focus on running your business while we focus on finding the right people.

Why Employers Choose NZ Recruit

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Speed that saves time

Roles are filled quickly so your operations run smoothly

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Quality you can trust

Only work-ready candidates make it to your shortlist

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Flexible option

Support for both permanent hires and short-term cover

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Built-in compliance

Optional drug and alcohol testing when it matters most

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Personal support

A dedicated recruitment consultant guides you from start to finish

Ready to Find the Right
People?

Hire with confidence. Explore permanent recruitment or temporary staffing to
see how we can help.

Causes We Stand Behind

Proud Supporter of NZ Red Cross
Proud Supporter of The Fred Hallows Foundation

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Highlights of Our Achievements

18

Years
Experience

Connecting talent with the right roles

137

Satisfied Customers

Trusted by companies for ongoing recruitment needs

2017

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A diverse range of roles to match your skills

99%

Success Rate

Matching talent with the right opportunities

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

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“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

Mainland Distribution Limited
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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.”

Good as Gold Media

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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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Prices Packers & Movers
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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.”

5R Solutions Limited

5R Solutions Limited
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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.”

Pengelly's Logistics

Pengelly's Logistics
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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.”

RGIS
New Zealand

RGIS New Zealand
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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.

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.

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