Trades and labour recruitment in New Zealand

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Looking for reliable trade recruitment solutions in New Zealand? At Hays, we understand that finding the right people is key to your business's success. As a leading trades staffing agency, we specialise in connecting you with top talent across industries like construction, engineering, supply chain and more.
 

Industry-leading recruitment agency

At Hays, we excel in labour hire and trade recruitment. We have a deep understanding of the New Zealand job market and consistently secure dependable labour with a proven history of quality performance.
 
Partner with a trade recruitment agency that puts your needs first. We offer:
 
  • A strong focus on maintaining long-term client relationships that matter, often resulting in repeat business.
  • Our expert consultants bring in-depth industry insights, ensuring we understand the unique challenges of your business.
  • With offices across New Zealand, our national presence can support you no matter where your operations are based.
  • By engaging with candidates early in their job search, we create a robust talent pipeline, so you always have access to the best candidates.
  • Our streamlined process will help you find the right fit for the right job in your business.
From contingent and contractor to permanent roles, our experienced recruiters are here to meet your specific needs.
 

Jobs we recruit for

With our comprehensive knowledge of the labour market, we ensure that we connect you with skilled tradespeople. We recruit talent across a wide range of industries, including automotive, manufacturing and general trades jobs.
 
Discover roles frequently listed on our database:
 
Offering comprehensive solutions – supporting clients and candidates throughout every step of the journey is our main priority. From career advice to upskilling staff, our helpful specialists deal with various aspects beyond the standard recruitment process.
 
Hiring for a new role? Get in touch with your local team.


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Hays are proud to sponsor the NAWIC awards, which annually celebrate and honour the achievements of women working in construction and those organisations active in redressing the gender imbalance in the industry.