Best Recruitment Agencies Wellington
Our guide covers the ten best recruitment agencies in Wellington for professional, skilled and semi-skilled positions. We outline the benefits of recruiters and how to get the most out of their service
Updated 4 September 2024
Recruitment agencies play a vital role in helping job seekers with employers, but working with the right recruiter is essential. Wellington has a thriving job market and many professionals change jobs every 2-4 years, keeping recruiters busy.
Despite the thriving job market, positions are competitive. To secure an interview, you’ll need to stand out from other applicants. Recruitment agencies play a vital role in pitching you to an employer, so you must be always responsive at every stage of the job-hunting process.
Our guide covers:
Despite the thriving job market, positions are competitive. To secure an interview, you’ll need to stand out from other applicants. Recruitment agencies play a vital role in pitching you to an employer, so you must be always responsive at every stage of the job-hunting process.
Our guide covers:
How do Recruitment Agencies Work?
Recruiters work for both a hiring company and the applicant. The process is as followed:
Important: There’s a lot of communication between a recruiter and an employer throughout this process. If you have a good relationship with the recruiter and demonstrate a fantastic attitude, the recruiter will ensure you make the shortlists for the jobs you are interested in.
MoneyHub user Matt recalls his experience:
“I was new to Auckland after five years in the UK. I made an effort to meet three recruiters from three different agencies and got on well with them. I listened to all their suggestions and actioned many, and made sure I was always available to interview and answer the phone. I had four interviews within the first two weeks and secured a financial controller position within a few weeks. I knew how competitive Auckland could be, but I invested upfront in forming a relationship with those helping me to get a job”.
- A hiring company (i.e. the employer) contacts a recruitment agency to tell them about a job they need to be filled.
- The recruitment agency then assigns an agent who looks after the employer and sources candidates for the position. The agent finds candidates in several ways; using their agency’s database, posting the job on the likes of Seek and Trade Me Jobs, and advertising in print.
- The agent then assesses the quality and suitability of the applicants, and sends the employer a shortlist.
- The employer reviews the shortlist and creates a list of candidates to interview. The recruiter then organises the interviews and coordinates the timings. The recruiter also organises second and third interviews.
- The employer then selects a successful candidate. The recruiter informs the successful applicant and negotiates the salary and benefits. The employer pays the recruiter a fee for their services – this is usually a percentage of the annual salary.
Important: There’s a lot of communication between a recruiter and an employer throughout this process. If you have a good relationship with the recruiter and demonstrate a fantastic attitude, the recruiter will ensure you make the shortlists for the jobs you are interested in.
MoneyHub user Matt recalls his experience:
“I was new to Auckland after five years in the UK. I made an effort to meet three recruiters from three different agencies and got on well with them. I listened to all their suggestions and actioned many, and made sure I was always available to interview and answer the phone. I had four interviews within the first two weeks and secured a financial controller position within a few weeks. I knew how competitive Auckland could be, but I invested upfront in forming a relationship with those helping me to get a job”.
Four Essential Tips for Success with Recruitment in Wellington
- Prepare an exceptionally high-quality CV: CVs make or break job applications – our CV guide outlines everything you need to know.
- Meet the recruiters in person: It won’t take more than 15 minutes and is worth the investment. You can outline your strengths and what you’re looking for over a coffee, which makes you memorable and pitch-able to employers later on.
- Listen to what recruiters suggest: They may recommend changes for your CV, relevant jobs, what to mention at an interview or how to prepare. Whatever it is, they are the experts and are telling you to give you the best chance of securing a job. For this reason, listen to what they say and action it.
- Be accessible: Recruiters are motivated by money and are paid by placing people in jobs. If you don’t return phone calls and/or emails, you’ll become less of a priority. Time is money – if you delay responses or dodge calls altogether, then you won’t have much success even if you’re suitable for the positions advertised.
Recruiters vs Applying Alone – Pros and Cons
Pros:
Cons:
- CV assistance: Recruiters review your CV, spot issues, suggest improvements and may edit it for specific jobs they put you forward for.
- Recruiters save you time: You won’t need to trawl job adverts and apply with companies directly. Instead, recruiters proposition you with opportunities they believe you are suitable for.
- Free service: Recruiters work for free. They are only paid when you secure a job, hence their incentive to help you.
- You can have more than one recruiter: There are dozens of recruitment companies in Wellington;
- Job application fast-track: Recruiters talk directly with the employer’s hiring management team, which means you can ask the status of the job (whereas cold-calling a company about your application is near-impossible).
- Help and hints for job interviews: Recruiters know their clients (i.e. the employer) and can offer tips about the business (and interviewer) that come from their long-standing experience.
- Salary negotiation: Recruiters do this on your behalf, although you will be asked for input.
- A contact person who is working for you: Your recruitment agent has one job – to get you a job. This means they’ll invest in you as long as you’re suitable for what they offer.
- Exclusive access to jobs: Some recruiters offer exclusive access to jobs that would not otherwise be found through an ordinary search. By working with a recruiter, you have access to these positions.
- You don't need to accept a job you're offered: There's no obligation, and you may receive multiple offers. Recruiters will try to convince you that the job with their client is the best, but the decision making process is yours entirely.
Cons:
- Some recruiters may not be suitable for your experience: The best way to know is to ask the recruitment agent about what they know about a specific job they’ve pitched to you. Make sure they know what it involves in detail. Make sure the recruiter understands your capabilities to avoid going for interviews for unsuitable jobs.
Top 8 Wellington Recruitment Agencies
Recruiters are based all over the city and specialise in several industries. With any business, some will deliver and some won’t. We’ve made the job searching process easier for you with a list of the top recruitment firms and agencies in Wellington
Professional Recruiters
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Hudson Recruitment WellingtonHudson is a major global recruitment firm with an office in Wellington. Hudson provides a range of recruitment services with a focus on professional services.
Specialist areas: Accounting, Finance, Analytics, Business Support, Project Services, Risk, Compliance, Technology and Digital Address: level 8/138 The Terrace, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011 Phone: 04-917 9200 Website: Hudson |
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Randstad Recruitment Agency WellingtonRandstad is another major global recruitment firm with an office in central Wellington, with a primary focus on finance and IT.
Specialist areas: Finance and Accounting, IT and Technology and Project Consulting Address: Level 2/154 Featherston Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011 Phone: 04-473 6223 Website: Randstad Wellington |
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Hays Recruitment WellingtonHays has a dominant presence in New Zealand and offers hundreds of temporary, contract or permanent jobs. You can browse opportunities here and submit your CV.
Specialist areas: Accountancy & Finance, Architecture, Banking and Construction to IT, Law, Property and Sales. Address: Level 3, Featherston House, 119-123 Featherston Street, Wellington 6011 Phone: 04-473 6860 Website: Hays Recruitment Wellington |
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Robert Walters WellingtonRobert Walters is a major professional recruiter in Wellington, with all jobs listed online.
Specialist areas: Accounting & Finance, Risk & Compliance, Business Transformation, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal, Procurement & Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing & Communications, Secretarial & Business Support Address: Harbour Tower 2 Hunter Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011 Phone: 04-471 9700 Website: Robert Walters |
Skilled and Semi-Skilled Recruiters
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OneStaffOneStaff offers industrial recruitment, with permanent, temporary and contract jobs.
Specialist areas: Accounting, Trades & Services, Construction, Engineering, Hospitality, Manufacturing and Transport. Address: 41a Bay Street, Petone, Lower Hutt 5010 Phone: 04-576 2067 Website: OneStaff Wellington |
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NZ Labour Hire Wellington LtdNZ Labour Hire recruits across a range of industry sectors, including construction, manufacturing, FMCG, office, warehouse & logistics.
Specialist areas: General Labour, Production & Manufacturing and Warehouse & Logistics Address: 16 Cambridge Terrace, Te Aro, Wellington 5012 Phone: 0800 687 253 Website: NZ Labour Hire Wellington |
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Beyond Recruitment WellingtonBeyond Recruitment claims to be the largest 100% Kiwi-owned multi-specialist recruitment agency in New Zealand. It offers permanent and temporary jobs, all helpfully listed under their specialist area.
Specialist areas: Technology, Transformation & Digital, Accounting, Finance & Financial Services, Corporate Support, Customer Experience, Sales & Marketing, Customer Services, Engineering & Technical, Government & Policy, Human Resources, Procurement & Supply Chain, Property, Construction & Architecture Address: Level 10, Fujitsu Tower, 141 The Terrace, Wellington 6011 Phone: 04-472 2434 Website: Beyond Recruitment |
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AWFAWF specialises in skilled and semi-skilled blue collar staff, with jobs ranging from construction, picking and packing, food processing and more. Their Wellington jobs database is extensive.
Specialist areas: Skilled and semi-skilled professions; Construction and Civil, Engineering and Technical, Manufacturing and Logistics. Address: 182 Thorndon Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011 Phone: 04-566 5171 Website: AWF Wellington |
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