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Can’t find the skilled workers you need in NZ? We’ll bring them to you.

Hard-to-fill vacancies hold your business back. We connect you with skilled overseas workers — ideal if you’re considering hiring international workers to fill the gaps.

With RecruitNZ, you get the right people in the right roles — without the stress, and with confidence they’ll go the distance.

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Skilled migrant recruitment

At RecruitNZ, we help New Zealand businesses overcome skill shortages by sourcing and hiring Filipino talent: a trusted source for Kiwi employers looking to hire from abroad. 

While we recruit across many industries, our clients are most often in construction, manufacturing, scaffolding, fabrication, and automotive.

Our team handles every step of the recruitment and immigration process on your behalf — from sourcing and screening candidates to handling visa applications and ensuring a smooth onboarding experience. We make overseas hiring simple, ethical, and effective.

Ready to find skilled, reliable workers? We’re here to help.

Why choose RecruitNZ?

  • End-to-end expertise — not just one person doing it all
    You’ll get true specialists at every stage: RecruitNZ works in close partnership with People Inc, so you’re supported by experienced recruiters, Licensed Immigration Advisers, and HR professionals.
  • Ethical and fully compliant recruitment
    We’re proudly aligned with the DMW in the Philippines, and our process ensures you stay compliant with NZ immigration and employment standards. That means no risk to your accreditation — and complete confidence when it comes to audits or legal requirements.
  • Permanent, long-term placements
    We don’t do quick fixes. Our focus is on finding reliable, skilled workers who are the right fit for your business and here to stay. That translates to lower turnover and a more stable workforce.
  • Deep understanding of your labour needs
    We regularly place candidates in roles across construction, manufacturing, scaffolding, fabrication, automotive, and more — but our process is designed to adapt to your business, no matter the industry.
  • Proven track record
    For over 17 years, RecruitNZ has built a reputation for reliable recruitment solutions that work. That’s why we’re trusted by employers nationwide to deliver ethical, efficient recruitment with minimal disruption to business.
  • Support that goes the distance
    We don’t stop once your workers arrive. From immigration to integration, we ensure your team feels supported and your business stays compliant — so you can focus on getting the job done.

“I would definitely recommend hiring migrant workers via RecruitNZ”

Let’s take the stress out of hiring

“The Filipino workers have made our business a far happier place”

See how Filipino workers could transform your team

Why hire from the Philippines?

The Philippines is home to a large, skilled workforce known for its strong work ethic, reliability, and adaptability — making Filipino workers a great fit for New Zealand businesses.

  • Skilled and experienced
    Many Filipino workers bring years of hands-on experience in trades like construction, manufacturing, fabrication, and automotive.
  • Hard-working and dependable
    Filipino staff are valued globally for their dedication, loyalty, and strong sense of responsibility — traits that Kiwi employers consistently praise.
  • English-speaking and culturally aligned
    Strong English proficiency and a positive, respectful communication style make integration into NZ workplaces smooth and successful.
  • Adaptable and fast to train
    Filipino workers are known for their ability to adapt quickly to new environments, systems, and processes — making it easier for your team to onboard and integrate new hires smoothly.

How it works

Recruiting overseas workers doesn’t have to be hard. We make the process seamless.

1

Tell us what you need

We’ll get to know your business, the role, and the skills you’re looking for.

2

We find the right candidates

Our team in the Philippines screens, interviews, and trade tests talent to match your requirements.

3

We manage all the compliance

From job order documentation to visa applications, we liaise with the DMW and Immigration NZ to ensure everything is above board.

4

Your new hires arrive ready to work

We help with relocation, onboarding, and pastoral care — so your team can hit the ground running.

Got a role in mind? Let’s get the process started

RecruitNZ: Trusted by NZ businesses for over 17 years

Seventeen years, hundreds of successful placements, and one consistent goal: making recruitment easier for NZ employers.

The feedback speaks for itself.

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“We have worked with RecruitNZ on a number of occasions, and it has always been a positive experience for us. The whole process is seamless, with regular communication from the team right from start to finish. They deal with the initial applicant screening and setting up of interviews with our team through to dealing with the various government agencies.

RecruitNZ takes real care about the placement of each individual, ensuring that both parties are the right fit for each other. This has resulted in us gaining employees who have fitted seamlessly into our team and are aligned to our purpose and values. The post placement follow up and support the team provide to both the employee and the business is fantastic!

I would highly recommend RecruitNZ to any other employer for their recruiting needs.”

Ashleigh Ludemann | People & Culture Lead – Te Pari Products

“We had been thinking about recruiting workers from overseas for some time but were reluctant, as we did not know what would be involved.

Partnering with People Inc was the best decision we made when we finally decided to recruit. The process was seamless from the start, we now have four very capable workers who have fit into our business with ease.

People Inc really do care about the placement of workers and want to make sure the fit works well for both parties. We highly recommend People Inc and will continue to partner with them to find more candidates as we increase our numbers in the future.”

Stephanie Olsen | General Manager – Site Weld NZ Ltd

“After chatting with a previous client of RecruitNZ, they recommended we use you to bring in much needed labour from the Philippines, as they had done the same previously.

We ended up working with you to bring in two new staff members and the whole process, from the beginning to the end, went mostly seamlessly. The only issue we had was the first person to be vetted ended up having an unforeseen medical problem that stopped him from emigrating. No one could have foreseen this.

From then on, things moved along smartly and efficiently, all your staff were great: very informed, and communicated with us well.

The two new team members have been brilliant: the vetting process ensured we got the right guys for the job. From day one, they clicked with the existing staff and have made a very positive impact on our business.

Before we engaged People Inc and RecruitNZ, we could not find any New Zealanders to fill the role: we advertised solidly for six months. RecruitNZ has met our expectations and more: great staff, great communication, and awesome resources to help us get through the process. We ended up with two really valued team members: they are very happy with us, and they have exceeded our expectations.

We will recommend RecruitNZ and have already done so to other businesses that were in the same situation as us.”

Chris Lodge – Total Marine Services Limited

Ready to build your team with the right people?

We’re here to help you hire with confidence.

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