Top Recruitment Companies in New-Zealand

The recruitment industry is an essential part of the New Zealand economy, facilitating the connection between employers and job seekers. The industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, driven by a variety of factors such as government initiatives, technological advancements, and changing work patterns. The recruitment industry in New Zealand has been a critical contributor to the country's economic growth, with a contribution of approximately 0.5% to the gross domestic product (GDP) in 2022 and employment of over 10,000 professionals. In this article, we will examine the current state of the recruitment industry in New Zealand, its key drivers and trends, as well as the challenges it faces and its future outlook.

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STAFFHOUSE INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES176 +63 32 260 2085

A duly licensed international recruitment agency, Staffhouse is a leader in the manpower supply industry in the Philippines.Established in 1999, we service the recruitment needs of some of the most reputable companies in the Gulf Region, the UK, Canada, New Zealand and we continue to expand our footprint with care and responsibility around the globe. With over 100 full-time recruitment professionals, we are among the largest companies of our kind in the country. Our ethical recruitment practices are stringent, and have recently been recognized by the International Labour Organization (ILO), International Organization for Migration (IOM) and Public Services International. We are especially proud of the fact that Staffhouse strictly does not collect any fees from its recruits, allowing us to recommend talent primarily on the basis of competence, which is what matters most to our clients. And they send us excellent feedback --- that aside from being skilled, our recruits speak English well, adapt easily, are loyal and cheerful. It is true that wherever in the world they are, Filipino workers shine because they work hard and are driven to succeed. Staffhouse has the experience and expertise to serve a diverse range of manpower requirements in manufacturing, automotive, engineering, construction, hospitality, healthcare and oil & gas industries, among others. Should you wish to explore the possibility of working with us to fulfill your personnel requirements, do get in touch. All our new clients are impressed by how we take on the burden of international recruitment for them by employing tested business and recruitment processes that streamline the hiring cycle. Consequently, valuable time and resources are freed up that they can more efficiently allocate to core business activities.

HYDROGEN GROUP497 +65 6797 8365

At Hydrogen Group, we enable people to live healthier, happier, more fulfilling and more successful lives in a rapidly changing world. We do this every day by giving people the tools they need to thrive. We know what works for one person, or business, won’t suit another, but if we can truly understand what type of people will thrive in your business, or what you need to Thrive in your own role, we’ll help you find that person or organisation to help you do just that. Our purpose will ensure that the people we work with are able to thrive, at work and in life. We think this is a big idea that can make life better for our candidates and clients and all people. Hydrogen and Argyll Scott will help people feel good about themselves and help them to understand what success looks like for them, providing clarity and confidence in a changing world. Hydrogen Group is a global award winning, market-leading, specialist recruitment group. Operating a portfolio of brands from offices across nine countries, we support the world’s leading businesses by recruiting the brightest talent. Our specialist teams of around 300 staff know their markets inside out. Last year we enabled the careers of nearly 2,000 people by finding their next permanent move or contracting opportunity, helping them to thrive in our changing world.

ATLAS PROFESSIONALS1,977 +61 8 6310 5600

Atlas Professionals is an international leading recruitment company. Since 1982, Atlas has played a major role in the provision of professionals to the energy, marine and renewables industries worldwide.If quality and reliability are key for your business, Atlas Professionals is the partner you need to deliver highly qualified personnel. We create custom-made, comprehensive HR packages, which allows you to focus on the project without any concerns about manpower.Over the years, Atlas Professionals has grown to become a no-nonsense, dependable HR service provider in the energy and marine industries with a mission to turn complex personnel challenges into transparent and secure solutions.Specialised teams focus on the following markets:♦ Seismic♦ Survey♦ ROV, Diving & Inspection♦ Management & QC♦ QHSE♦ Marine Environmental♦ Renewables♦ Platforms & Jack Ups♦ Drilling & Well Services♦ Decommmissioning♦ Operations & Maintenance♦ Dredging♦ Marine♦ Merchant Shipping♦ Engineering & Project Controls♦ CateringSome of our clients: ABB, Allseas, Ampelmann, Baker Hughes, Bluewater, Boskalis, BP, CECON, Centrica, CGG, Chevalier Floatels, Dana Petroleum, DeepOcean, Deme, DOF Subsea, Dong Energy, ENI Saipem, EMGS, Fairstar Heavy Transport, Fugro, GDF Suez, Glomar Shipmanagement, GulfMark UK, Halliburton, Heerema, Holyhead Towing Company, Jan de Nul, Jumbo Crew Services, NAM, NSW, OOS, Posh Fleet Services, Repsol, Shell, Solstad Offshore, Stanford Marine, Stork, Subsea 7, Taqa, TenneT, Total, Tschudi Offshore & Towage, Vermilion, Vroon Offshore Services, Wintershall and Workfox.• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Upload your CV for our recruiters to review at jobs.atlasprofessionals.com• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Atlas Professionals is MLC 2006, ISO9001:2015 and VCU certified.

EXTRASTAFF RECRUITMENT68 +64 800 662 511

Extrastaff is the ideal partner for any Client or Candidate looking to rely on a provider of recruitment and temporary staffing services. Whilst offering a range of specialist divisions to undertake candidate selection we are backed by a shared services team capable of ensuring seamless payroll and candidate management solutions.Our aim is to provide our Clients and Candidates with congenial, experienced and knowledgeable human resources via our skilled Consultants. In turn, we aim to give our Consultants the support they require so that they may continue focusing on adding value to the Client and Candidate relationships.Check out our company digital profile - http://platoflipbooks.co.nz/Extrastaff/Company-Profile/

CANSTAFF51 +64 800 112 211

For more than two decades, Canstaff has been providing specialised end-to-end recruitment solutions and labour hire services in the construction, logistics and manufacturing sectors to clients and candidates across New Zealand and abroad.From large corporations to small family-owned businesses, we love to see workplaces thrive with the right people. We pride ourselves on locating ‘hard to find’ skilled job seekers, from labourers through to white collar professionals, and connecting globally minded companies with a community of both local and ready-to-relocate overseas candidates.

THE GMP GROUP SINGAPORE0 +65 6736 2022

Founded in 1991, The GMP Group is one of the largest staffing and human resource consultancies in Singapore. Our business is in shaping destinies. As a total solutions provider, our aim is to help fulfil the aspirations of individuals and create new possibilities for our partners as a strategic global partner in people solutions. GMP’s service is all-encompassing, with our specialised business units offering their own distinct services to cater to the clients’ niche. The six specialist divisions are: GMP Recruitment GMP Recruitment specialises in staffing services for junior to mid-management positions in all industry sectors which include:HR & AdminSales & Supply ChainCustomer Service & MarcomRetail and F&BFinanceIndustrial ServicesGMP Banking GMP Banking is dedicated to recruitment for banks, stock-broking firms, insurance and fund management companies.GMP Technologies GMP Technologies focuses on IT, Engineering, Healthcare and Life Sciences positions.GMP International GMP International is a premier recruiter for foreign workers worldwide.GMP Consultancy GMP Consultancy offers outsourcing services and HR consultancy to employers on organisational development issues. It is also a career management centre for working adults and students.With our global network and specialist divisions to provide industry-specific HR solutions, we truly offer “one-stop” solutions to clients. Today, GMP is headquartered in Singapore with offices in China, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Thailand. The group’s extensive network and comprehensive services affirm GMP’s role as one of the most dynamic staffing professionals in the region.

INFINITY303 +65 6738 4482

Infinity Recruitment has been providing specialist recruitment services in Information Communications Technology [ICT] and Engineering on a retained, contingency and professional services basis since 1994.Our objective is to provide high quality services to the advantage of our clients and candidates through a seamless service provision. The core of our methodology is an intimate knowledge of our industry, and a partner-relationship with our clients. We take the time to understand our clients’ current business strategy and future vision in order to provide the best recruitment solutions.

PEOPLE2PEOPLE157 +61 1300 121 727

Operating for over 15 years in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, people2people is your local award-winning recruitment agency and HR solutions provider.We base our relationships on longevity and long-term goals: 40% of our staffhas been working with us for more than five years, and our Net Promoter Scores for candidates and clients are over 80%.We understand even global businesses need to operate at a local level. Our specialised teams achieve exceptional results through tailored services to meet your unique market conditions, and invest time in getting to know our clients’ business and goals. We hire quality talent, fast!We offer temporary, contract and permanent recruitment services in the following specialisations:• Accounting & Finance• Business Support & Customer Service• Executive• Government• Human resources• Legal• Marketing & Digital• Property• Sales• Supply Chain Management• Technologypeople2people acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country and pays respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Māori peoples today.

ADECCO69,725 +65 6835 3400

Perfect placements. Speedy staffing. Tenacious testing. Who’s Adecco, we hear you ask? Only the top provider of first-class HR solutions. Our consultants work with some of the best, and most exciting, companies all over the world. We equip our clients with priceless industry insight and put everything we’ve got into training and mentoring our candidates. We’re here to match talented people with the job opportunities and employers they’re looking for. On any given day we connect over 700,000 people with fulfilling opportunities that make the most of their skills now and enable them to develop new expertise for the future.

RAILTRAIN HOLDINGS GROUP181 +61 8 9470 4999

Railtrain Holdings Group is a market leader in providing full service, integrated solutions for rail operators and infrastructure owners across Australia. As a leading provider of rail workforce development, professional training and rail infrastructure services, Railtrain is at the forefront of the industry. We develop bespoke service offerings and innovative client-centric solutions.With more than 90 years of combined railway experience, our dedicated team of professionals provide solutions in resource management, rail safety management and all specialised training courses. The team at Railtrain is well aware of the changing nature of the rail industry, and is continually responding and adapting to these changes to guarantee our clients the very best service. Our company is founded on four core values: safety, integrity, excellence and innovation. These four values drive each team member of our organisation, and have seen us grow Australia on rail throughout our history.

RESOURCE SOLUTIONS1,144 +65 6228 0200

Resource Solutions is a leading provider of recruitment and consultancy solutions, managing a recruitment budget of over £2 billion on behalf of our clients since 1997, as part of the Robert Walters Group.We redefine work so everyone has a lifetime of opportunity, supporting organisations to build and manage their workforce to face the challenges of tomorrow, putting people and innovation at the forefront of everything we do.Differentiated by our premium-quality service and world-class specialist recruiters, our comprehensive suite of tailored services serves clients across various sectors and industries such as Professional and Financial Services, Pharmaceutical, Media, Manufacturing and Engineering. We are experts in the development of outsourced recruitment. From our unwavering commitment to foster relationships as powerful talent partners, to our passion and experience in making every click and conversation a seamless, positive experience, supported by industry-leading technology, we pride ourselves in our ability to continuously work simpler, smarter and faster.Our focus is wholeheartedly not only to build solutions that perform, but which deliver the exceptional to help clients achieve their goals and identify new opportunities.

ROBERT HALF31,422 +65 3163 5444

Robert Half, the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connects opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for roles in finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support. Named to Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies and 100 Best Companies to Work For® lists and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity, Robert Half is the parent company of Protiviti®. Robert Half is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: RHI) and is a member of the S&P 500 index.

HAYS24,456 +65 6223 4535

We are leaders in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions, offering advisory services such as learning and skill development, career transitions and employer brand positioning.As the Leadership Partner to our customers, we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. We help you achieve your career goals and deliver your business needs by combining meaningful innovation with our global scale and insights.Last year we helped over 280,000 people find their next career. Join the millions of people around the world that our specialist recruitment consultants provide with up-to-date information on career options, interesting insights and specific industry trends.We help our customers define and implement strategies to create inclusive and equitable workplaces. Through harnessing and analysing data, we support business decision making and advise on how to access Talent Networks. We also assist in identifying attractive employer propositions by truly understanding a company’s identity, and support clients with all aspects of their Early Careers proposition, from strategic planning through to operational execution.Hays is the market leader in the UK and Asia Pacific and one of the market leaders in Continental Europe and Latin America. The c.12,800 people we employ around the world partner with clients and candidates to power the world of work. Every day our expert consultants help thousands of candidates find their next role, and they also help clients reshape workforces and deal with talent shortages. In the year to 30 June 2021, we placed 77,000 people in permanent jobs and 244,000 people into temporary roles. For more information about our global network, strategy and Group financial results, visit www.haysplc.com

COLETTE ET LOUIS28 +61 1300 711 384

Whether you need temporary staff or permanent hires for ongoing support, we have the expertise and resources to deliver the best staffing solutions for your business across Australia and New Zealand.We specialised in customer experience retail staff and hospitality personnel for corporate space.

NES FIRCROFT2,494 +65 6438 5333

With over 90 years’ combined experience of delivering workforce solutions to the global energy industry, NES Fircroft is proud to be the world’s leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, Automotive and Chemicals sectors worldwide.We provide tailored staffing solutions, sourced from a global talent pool by a dedicated, discipline specific team of consultants.We are a people focused business and have access to the best talent wherever it may be in the world. NES Fircroft offers a full range of staffing solutions: Contract, Permanent (Direct) Hire, Managed Solutions, or a fully outsourced service. These services are complemented by an industry leading support service and global mobility package to ensure our clients keep hold of the top talent in a compliant manner for as long as they need it.

ROBERT WALTERS6,610 +65 6228 0200

Over the last 38 years, Robert Walters has grown and so have our ambitions. We now employ over 4,400 talented staff across 31 countries. Businesses world-wide rely on us to find the very best specialist professionals to drive their business forward. Why? Because those same professionals trust us to manage their long-term careers. Were proud to be a world-leading recruitment consultancy with one million followers on LinkedIn. We also have a successful recruitment outsourcing business called Resource Solutions and a clerical recruitment brand operating in Europe called Walters People.Our philosophy:We dont aim to be the biggest recruitment consultancy but we do aim to be the best. We help businesses build powerful teams that deliver against exceptionally high standards by holding ourselves up to those same values. Quality and integrity are our watchwords and we like to think were different. Heres a flavour of why:• We have specialist recruitment teams who are experts in their area. Whether theyre recruiting in accountancy, HR or legal, you wont find them working outside their area of expertise• Our consultants dont work on commission, but instead rely on team work to ensure the right person is placed in the right job• We will never send out your CV without express permission. Quite simply, we dont think its rightWere proud of what weve achieved so far. But we dont look back, were always innovating:• We were the first recruitment consultancy to launch a recruitment outsourcing business• The first to launch a Global Salary Survey• We were the first to launch a salary checker app for iPhone and launched a Manga interview app

MANPOWERGROUP63,263 +65 6232 8811

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions – creates substantially more value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2021 ManpowerGroup was named one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies for the 12th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. See how ManpowerGroup is powering the future of work: www.manpowergroup.com

RANDSTAD NEW ZEALAND93 +64 800 800 204

Randstad is a specialist recruitment and HR services company with offices in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch and in 39 countries worldwide. Were dedicated to matching people to companies who will help them achieve their full potential and companies to people who will drive their business success. We specialise in Accounting, Banking & Financial Services, Business Support, Contact Centre and Assessment Centre, Construction, Property & Engineering, Early Childhood Education, Human Resources, Information Technology and Digital and Project Services recruitment. Visit our website www.randstad.co.nz for more information.

MAGNIFICENT NERDS92 +61 414 566 322

Are you responsible for building brand experiences? Whether youre brand or agency side, live activations are a key way you connect with your consumers and community. But there are many moving parts to events, and staffing should be an area optimising your experiences, not causing you headaches,𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵1. Get laser-clear on your experiential goals and expected outcomes.2. Match perfectly suited, highly trained event staff to your brand and event - personality, passion and appearance.3. Turn up on time and execute flawlessly.4. Become a trusted extension of your brand at events, that you can turn on and off whenever you need.𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗨𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁📌 Our staff are hand-picked based on your brand and the experience you are trying to create. 📌 We have stand-by teams ready for every event in case someone is sick - no more no shows at your events!📌 We have a 24/7 management team on deck to ensure everything runs smoothly on event day.📌 Our training, standards and expectations are second-to-none. Expect to be wowed by the quality of our teams. 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀✅ Brand Ambassadors✅ Hospitality staff - wait staff, bar/mixologists, supervisors✅ AV, tech and streaming/broadcast experts✅ Professional cosplayers✅ Performers and suit operators𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝘄𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵?Brand marketers, event managers, experiential agency account directors, conference organisers. Brands we work with include Nintendo, Disney, Lego, Netflix, Sony, Lenovo and Amazon.𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀⭐ Higher levels of consumer engagement ⭐ Less time spent on organising and planning⭐ Less stress on event day⭐ Increased ROI from your activationsWe are Australia and NZ wide, with teams in all major regional and capital centres. If having the right people is important for your brand experiences, email our Chief Nerd at 📩chris@magnerds.agency

THE ANDERSEN PARTNERSHIP101 +61 2 8256 5000

Established in 2010, we have brought together some of the industrys most experienced, proactive and dedicated recruitment executives servicing the mid to senior management levels across our chosen areas of specialisation.Currently with over 60 consultants, acorss 5 well established offices in ANZ we offer high level contintent, contract and search talent solutions to our clients.Our specialities within the partnership are presently Accounting & Finance, Legal, Insurance, Wealth Management & Business Suppor. We tend to specialise in what are traditionally perceived to be hard to fill roles where traditional recruitment companies struggle due to the seniority or complexity of the assignment or where Clients are reluctant to engage the services of an Executive Search firm.We offer our staff a grown up environent, focusing on collaboration, high performance growth and reward.We also offer all of our staff the opportunity to realise the dream of working the 4 day work week on full pay! If youre a Client, youre in full control of the process, dealing only with a small number of highly qualified applicants while if youre a Candidate, youll find Different by Design to be infinitely superior due to our boutique approach but regional reach.

Top Recruitment Companies in New-Zealand

Factors Contributing to Growth and Success:

Government initiatives such as the Skills for Industry initiative and the Workforce Development Councils have played a significant role in promoting the growth of the recruitment industry. These initiatives aim to provide training and education to job seekers, helping them acquire the skills necessary to fill the current skills gap in the labor market. Additionally, the government's focus on innovation and technological advancements has created new job opportunities and spurred growth in the recruitment industry.

Industry Growth and Comparison:

The recruitment industry in New Zealand has experienced steady growth over the past decade, with the number of recruitment and employment services increasing by 15% between 2012 and 2022. The industry's revenue has also grown steadily, with a 4.7% increase in 2022. However, the industry experienced a decline in revenue in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with revenue decreasing by 9.2%.

Key Trends:

Technological disruptions have played a significant role in shaping the recruitment industry in New Zealand. Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and automation have enabled recruiters to streamline the recruitment process and reduce the time and cost associated with hiring. Online job portals and social media platforms have also made it easier for job seekers to find job opportunities and for employers to connect with potential candidates.

Challenges:

The recruitment industry in New Zealand faces several challenges, including the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the skills gap in the labor market, and the changing work patterns of employees. Additionally, the industry is facing increased competition from new entrants such as gig economy platforms and freelance marketplaces.

Future Outlook:

Despite the challenges, the recruitment industry in New Zealand is poised for continued growth in the coming years. The government's focus on innovation and technology, coupled with the ongoing demand for skilled workers, is expected to drive growth in the industry. Additionally, the industry is likely to benefit from the changing work patterns of employees, including the rise of remote work and the growing demand for flexible work arrangements.

Some emerging trends that are likely to shape the recruitment industry's future in New Zealand include:

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation:

AI and automation will continue transforming the recruitment process, allowing recruiters to identify and screen candidates more efficiently, conduct interviews virtually, and improve the overall candidate experience.

Diversity and Inclusion:

There is a growing awareness of the need for more diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Recruiters will be expected to play a critical role in promoting diversity and reducing bias in the recruitment process.

Gig Economy Platforms and Freelance Marketplaces:

The rise of gig economy platforms and freelance marketplaces presents new opportunities and challenges for recruiters. These platforms may offer a new pool of talent and alternative sourcing channels but may also lead to increased competition and pressure on recruitment fees.

Upskilling and Reskilling:

As the labor market evolves, recruiters will need to focus on upskilling and reskilling candidates to meet the changing demands of employers. This may involve partnering with educational institutions and providing training and development opportunities to candidates.

Conclusion:

The recruitment industry in New Zealand plays a vital role in connecting job seekers with employers and driving economic growth. The industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, driven by government initiatives, technological advancements, and changing work patterns. However, the industry also faces several challenges, including the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and increased competition from new entrants. Overall, the future outlook for the recruitment industry in New Zealand is positive, with continued growth expected in the coming years.

The industry has proven to be resilient and adaptable to changes, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The industry has grown in revenue, services, and job opportunities and has also embraced technology to improve efficiency and enhance the candidate experience. The New Zealand government's commitment to innovation, skills development, and workforce planning will likely support the industry's continued growth and success.

However, the recruitment industry must also address challenges such as the widening skills gap and the changing nature of work. Recruiters may need to adapt to the increasing demand for flexible and remote work arrangements and explore new strategies for sourcing and engaging candidates. In addition, the industry must continue to invest in emerging technologies and tools to stay competitive and relevant.

Overall, the recruitment industry in New Zealand is expected to remain a critical part of the country's economy, contributing to job creation, economic growth, and social development. With the right policies, investments, and partnerships, the industry can overcome challenges and seize opportunities to thrive in the years ahead.

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By Melissa Goh
Published on 25 May 2023