Recruit NZ

What Recruit NZ does

RecruitNZ is a New Zealand-based boutique recruitment agency and operating subsidiary of People Inc Group, founded in 2008 and headquartered in Warkworth, Auckland with 9 reported employees. The firm provides permanent placement services to NZ employers across multiple verticals — Automotive, Civil Construction & Roading, Construction Trades, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics, and Agriculture — covering both blue-collar and white-collar roles from entry level to senior management. Its distinctive proposition is end-to-end overseas and migrant recruitment, with a particular specialisation in sourcing skilled Filipino workers through government-accredited Philippine offshore partners, supported by POEA/OEC compliance handling and ties to the Philippine Migrant Workers Office.

The company monetises through three professional-services revenue streams: percentage-of-starting-salary recruitment fees (with discounts for bulk recruitment), visa and immigration processing fees routed through sister brand VisaAide, and HR consulting engagements handled via ConsultingHQ. Service delivery is consultative and direct-sales led, bundling employer accreditation, psychometric assessment (DISC profiling), 90/365-day replacement guarantees, and post-placement pastoral care. Distribution is single-country (NZ), supplemented by offshore sourcing operations in the Philippines and a partner network in Singapore.

RecruitNZ sits inside the People Inc Group ecosystem alongside VisaAide (licensed immigration), ConsultingHQ (HR consulting), and EMS Hub (HR software), giving it a one-stop-shop cross-sell proposition that no standalone agency of its size can replicate. There is no proprietary technology platform, no AI/ML capability, and no disclosed funding — distinguishing the company as a relationship-and-compliance-driven professional services firm rather than a tech-enabled staffing marketplace.

Name

Recruit NZ

Legal name

Recruit NZ

Website

https://recruit-nz.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

RecruitNZ is a New Zealand boutique recruitment agency serving NZ employers with permanent staffing across multiple industries, specialising in overseas and Filipino migrant recruitment, employer accreditation, and bundled immigration and HR services within the People Inc Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recruitment Services

NAICS

Employment Placement Agencies (561311), Employment Placement Agencies and Executive Search Services (56131)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Remote & Global/Multilingual Direct Hire (BPACAFAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Recruiting Administration Outsourcing (Recruitment Support, Scheduling, Onboarding Ops) (BPACAKAG)

Keywords

• Permanent recruitment services
• Migrant recruitment services
• Overseas talent sourcing
• Employer accreditation assistance
• HR consulting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Auckland

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Permanent Staffing Recruitment Fees: Recruitment agency fees charged as a percentage of the new employee's starting salary. Discounts available for bulk recruitment.
2. Visa and Immigration Processing Fees: Fees for work visa applications and immigration processing services through licensed immigration partner VisaAide.
3. HR Consulting Services: HR consulting and advisory services, including free HR audits and monthly retainer arrangements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

RecruitNZ is a New Zealand recruitment agency that places permanent local and overseas (predominantly Filipino) talent for NZ employers. The company delivers end-to-end hiring services including talent sourcing, psychometric assessments, pre-employment checks, trade testing, settlement support, and employer accreditation under Immigration New Zealand's Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme. It operates alongside People Inc Group sister companies to bundle recruitment with immigration (VisaAide) and HR consulting (ConsultingHQ) into a single managed engagement for the employer.

Product overview

RecruitNZ operates as the recruitment service arm of People Inc Group, a New Zealand-based people management conglomerate. The company offers a portfolio of interconnected services: the core RecruitNZ recruitment brand handles permanent staffing and overseas/migrant recruitment, while sister companies VisaAide (immigration), ConsultingHQ (HR consulting), and EMS Hub (HR software) provide complementary capabilities. RecruitNZ specializes in placing candidates across seven industry verticals (Automotive, Civil Construction & Roading, Construction Trades & Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics, and Agriculture) in both blue collar and white collar roles. The company also offers specialized Filipino recruitment with end-to-end services including POEA documentation, contract authentication, and settlement support. All services are backed by a 365-day candidate replacement guarantee.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VisaAide: NZ & Australian immigration service provided as part of People Inc Group
• ConsultingHQ
• EMS Hub

Products and services

• Permanent Staffing Recruitment service for NZ employers covering permanent placement across white collar and blue collar roles at all levels, including talent sourcing, headhunting, pre-employment checks, psychometric assessments, and a 90-day trial period calculator. Targets businesses seeking long-term hires.
• Overseas / Migrant Recruitment International recruitment service sourcing skilled workers from overseas for NZ employers facing skills shortages, with a specialist team dedicated to migrant recruitment. Bundled with employer accreditation, visa processing, trade testing, and settlement support, with a single point of contact per project.
• Philippines Recruitment Specialized recruitment service sourcing skilled Filipino workers for NZ employers, covering POEA documentation, OEC processing, contract authentication with the Migrant Workers Office, and full compliance with Philippine overseas employment regulations. Includes a dedicated Facebook support group for Filipino recruits.
• Employer Accreditation Assistance for NZ employers to obtain and maintain accredited employer status under Immigration New Zealand's Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme, delivered with the support of licensed immigration partner VisaAide.
• HR Consulting Services HR advisory services for NZ employers covering HR processes, employment law compliance, recruitment strategy, staff development, DISC profiling, performance review systems, and free HR audits. Available on retainer or project basis.

Quantifiable outcome

• In the last 15 months prior to 2017, not one employer-supported visa application for Filipino skilled workers in Construction was declined - 100% approval rate
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Migrant Workers Office (MWO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024Relationship with Angel Borja, Labour Attache for Migrant Workers Office, has spanned over six years. MWO handles contract authentication and verification for Filipino workers, including Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) issuance.
• People Inc GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecruitNZ is the recruitment service of People Inc Group, giving employers complete support system across hiring, immigration, and HR. People Inc Group includes RecruitNZ (recruitment), VisaAide (immigration), ConsultingHQ (HR consulting), and EMS Hub (HR software).
• VisaAidecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLicensed immigration partner handling work visa applications and processing for overseas candidates. Part of People Inc Group ecosystem providing end-to-end immigration services for employers.
• ConsultingHQmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHR consulting sister company providing additional HR services including free HR audits, strategic HR planning, and HR process review. Works with RecruitNZ to provide comprehensive employer solutions.
• SeekminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary job board platform where RecruitNZ advertises current job opportunities. Job applications must be made through Seek.
• TradeMeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSecondary job board platform for advertising vacancies. Applications must be submitted through TradeMe platform.
• Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment-accredited agency in Philippines for overseas employment. Filipino recruitment highly regulated and monitored by POEA. Requires full settlement and support package plus ongoing pastoral care.
• Philippine Offshore Recruitment PartnersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment-accredited offshore partners in Philippines sourcing talent and managing local communication and screening. Partners have access to labor pool of over 10 million potential workers.
• Singapore Recruitment NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership established to target skilled Filipinos already working in Singapore for NZ recruitment.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Hays New Zealand: Hays is a global specialist recruitment firm with a substantial NZ operation focused on professional white-collar and trades roles. Comparable to RecruitNZ in permanent placement across skilled trades and professional verticals, with deeper sector specialization and brand recognition.
• ManpowerGroup New Zealand: ManpowerGroup operates a global recruitment and workforce solutions franchise in NZ covering permanent, temporary, and RPO services. Directly comparable to RecruitNZ's permanent placement model at greater scale, with similar multi-vertical industry coverage.
• Randstad New Zealand: Global recruitment leader Randstad provides permanent, temporary, and RPO services in New Zealand across multiple industries. Directly comparable to RecruitNZ's permanent staffing model, with broader service portfolio including HR solutions and outplacement.
• Adecco New Zealand: Global staffing leader Adecco operates a large NZ franchise providing permanent placement, temporary staffing, and recruitment process outsourcing across all major industries. Directly comparable business model to RecruitNZ's permanent placement offering, but at vastly greater scale and broader geographic reach.
• Robert Half New Zealand: Robert Half is a global specialist in finance, accounting, technology, and office support permanent and contract placement with NZ operations. Comparable to RecruitNZ's white-collar recruitment offering, particularly for senior and professional roles.
• Drake New Zealand: Drake International operates a long-established NZ recruitment franchise providing permanent and temporary staffing across commercial, industrial, and professional sectors. Comparable to RecruitNZ's multi-vertical permanent placement model with deeper national branch coverage.

Direct peers

• Select Recruitment: Select Recruitment is a NZ-focused recruitment specialist serving construction, trades, manufacturing, and commercial sectors. Comparable mid-sized NZ peer with similar multi-vertical permanent placement model and domestic-only footprint.
• AWF (Absolute Recruitment): AWF is a New Zealand-owned recruitment and staffing specialist with strong focus on construction, trades, and industrial labor — directly overlapping RecruitNZ's construction/trades vertical. Comparable business model and NZ-only geographic focus, with similar mid-market positioning.
• Tradestaff New Zealand: Tradestaff is a NZ-based recruitment specialist focused on construction, civil, and trades labor — directly comparable to RecruitNZ's strongest vertical. Similar size, NZ domestic focus, and target customer base of construction employers.
• Accent Employment (NZ): Accent Employment is an NZ-owned recruitment firm providing permanent and temporary staffing across trades, industrial, and commercial sectors. Closely comparable mid-market NZ-focused peer with similar SME and enterprise employer base as RecruitNZ.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@recruitnz5250
• Facebookfacebook.com/RecruitNZ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/recruit-nz-limited

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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