Employment Services in New Zealand

Employment services sit between employers needing people and workers needing jobs. Agencies place candidates into permanent, temporary and seasonal roles, screen applicants and manage payroll for temp staff. Employers use them to fill roles fast or cover busy periods, while job seekers use them to reach openings that are not advertised.

For employers, ask how an agency sources and checks candidates, and how temp staff are paid and managed. For job seekers, a reputable agency never charges you to find work, since the employer pays the fee. Either way, ask which industries the agency actually places in, as most have a niche. Clear terms on rates, notice and replacement cover are worth confirming before you sign anything.