Recruitment · New Zealand

Hire with confidence.

From the job ad to the signed employment agreement — Ask Your HR helps NZ employers recruit good people the right way, the first time.

HR consultant helping an employer with recruitment
End-to-end hiring support
From job ad to signed agreement.
1 in 3
Employers report a recent hire was a mis-hire
~$50k
Estimated cost of a bad hire in a small NZ business
90 days
Proper trial period setup protects both parties

Whether you're filling one role or building out a team, we help you get the process right: a clear job description, a fair and consistent interview process, reference checks that actually protect you, and an employment agreement that's watertight from day one.

What we help with

Every stage of hiring, covered.

Job descriptions & advertising

Clear, compliant job ads that attract the right people and set expectations from day one.

Candidate sourcing & screening

Structured shortlisting and screening so you compare candidates fairly and consistently.

Interview process design

Fair, consistent interviews that reduce bias and help you identify the best fit.

Reference & background checks

Thorough checks that actually protect you before you make an offer.

Offer & remuneration guidance

Competitive, compliant offers aligned with market expectations and NZ law.

Employment agreement drafting

Watertight agreements tailored to the role, your business, and current legislation.

90-day trial period setup

Trial clauses and processes that protect both parties and stand up if challenged.

Onboarding documentation

A smooth first day with the right paperwork, policies and expectations in place.

How we help

A specialist in your corner — from first ad to first day.

Current NZ employment law

Recruitment advice aligned with today's Employment Relations Act and recent case law.

Properly drafted agreements

Every contract written to protect your business while staying fair to the employee.

Hands-on support

From writing the job ad through to the first day — a real adviser, not a template shop.

Fast turnaround

Good candidates don't wait. We move quickly so you don't lose them to a slower process.

Scaled to the hire

One-off support for a single role, or an ongoing partner for every hire you make.

FAQ

Common recruitment questions.

We can support candidate sourcing and screening as part of our recruitment service, but our main focus is making your process fair, compliant and effective — from the job ad and interviews through to the offer and employment agreement.
Hiring right now?

The best hires start with the right process — not a rushed one.

Book a free HR & H&S audit or talk to one of our recruitment specialists today.