People & Culture

From HR Coordinators to People & Culture Directors, we can help you find a new job, or your next great hire.

We Know People

As an organisation within the People & Culture sector, Madison has a front-line understanding of the unique combination of experience, competencies and attributes that enable success in people-focused roles.

We’ve built a specialist team of recruiters to look after the roles that make up this space across human resources, talent acquisition, learning and organisational development, and health and safety.

So whether you’re an employer looking to find the right people-person to help cultivate your culture, or you’re a job seeker looking for a company with the right cultural fit, we can help – we’re a business of people, for people.

Roles We Recruit

We recruit a wide range of People & Culture and Human Resource roles across both public and private sectors, from entry-level to senior management and specialists. Below are just some examples of the types of roles we place:

People & Culture/Human Resources

Chief People/HR Officer
HR Director/Head/GM People
HR Manager/HR Ops Manager
HR Business Partner
HR Generalist/Advisor
HR Coordinator/Assistant
Employment Relations Consultant/Specialist
HRIS Specialist/HR Tech Lead
HR Reporting Specialist/Analyst
Workforce Planning Specialist
Remuneration Specialist
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Specialist

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

Head of Talent
Talent Acquisition Manager
Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Talent Acquisition Advisor
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Recruitment Manager
Recruitment Business Partner
Recruitment Advisor
Recruitment Coordinator
Internal Recruitment Consultant
Internal Recruiter

Learning, Development & Capability

Director/Head of L&D
L&D Manager/Lead
Learning Experience
Design Lead
L&D Business Partner
L&D Consultant
L&D Specialist
L&D Facilitator/Designer
L&D Coordinator/Assistant
Organisational Development Consultant/Specialist
Change Manager/Specialist

Health & Safety

Director/Head of H&S
National H&S Manager
Regional H&S Manager
H&S Manager/Lead
Health, Safety &
Wellbeing Lead
H&S Business Partner
H&S Advisor
H&S Assistant
H&S Coordinator

Looking to Hire?

We have the industry knowledge, experience, and connections to find the right People & Culture talent for your organisation. Our specialist recruiters will partner with you to fully understand your requirements, develop a sourcing strategy, and appoint your next great People & Culture team member, contractor, or temp.

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Looking for a Job?

We’re motivated by helping our candidates reach their career potential. Leveraging our extensive networks and relationships with some of the best employers in New Zealand, we’ll help you secure your next opportunity, whether that’s a temp job, contract position, or permanent role.

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Salary Guide

Whether you’re an employer benchmarking salaries or a job seeker curious about how your rate compares to others in the People & Culture industry, our salary guide has the real-life data you need.

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Meet Our People & Culture Experts

Sarah Harland

Regional Manager - Wellington and Christchurch

Email: sarah.harland@madison.co.nz

Phone: 03 366 6226

Helping shape people’s careers since 2016, Sarah spent three years in Melbourne, and five years with Madison Recruitment.…

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Luke Horton

Central Regional Manager

Email: luke.horton@madison.co.nz

Phone: 07 839 5660

I started in recruitment in 2007, where I started running a busy trades desk. This took me from…

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Hannah Williams

Senior Consultant

Email: hannah.williams@madison.co.nz

Phone: 03 366 6226

With a background in HR and administration, the world of recruitment was only one step away, and here…

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Gemma Hill

Principal Consultant

Email: gemma.hill@madison.co.nz

Phone: 09 303 4455

In 2016, I arrived in New Zealand from the UK and my recruitment journey began. With experience in…

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Georgia Dry

Senior Consultant

Email: georgia.dry@madison.co.nz

Phone: 027 329 4091

As a born and bred Wellingtonian, I bring more than 20 years of experience recruiting across the Wellington market. My career began…

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Latest People & Culture Jobs

Human Resources & Recruitment

Christchurch

Full Time

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Permanent

Be a part of NZ’s largest recruitment company!

About Madison Madison Recruitment has been connecting New Zealand organisations with great talent since 1998. Built on a commitment to being genuinely good to do business with, we combine recruitment expertise with a people-first approach to create

Competitive base and uncapped commission
Flexible work environment
Long service leave plus 2 additional paid days off

Human Resources & Recruitment

Manukau & East Auckland

Full Time

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Temporary

$30 - $37 per annum

Make a positive impact within a large and fast-paced organisation We are seeking an experienced HR Administrator to provide essential support to a busy HR team during a period of transition. The Opportunity This is a fantastic opportunity for a

4 month temporary contract
Immediate opportunity to contribute and make an impact
Opportunity to gain experience within a large and complex organisation

Human Resources & Recruitment

Auckland Central

Full Time

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Temporary

Competitive hourly rate + 8% holiday pay

Are you an organised and customer focused recruitment professional looking for your next opportunity? We are seeking a Recruitment Coordinator to join a busy recruitment team supporting a large government organisation on a 3-month temporary assignment

Temporary assignment, start immediately!
Make an immediate impact in a fast paced recruitment environment
Collaborative team environment and valuable public sector experience

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Our Areas of Expertise

Our team has recruitment experience across nearly all industries and sectors – these are just some of our areas of expertise. If your industry isn’t listed, contact us directly because chances are we can help!

Accounting & Finance

Business Support & Administration

Business Transformation

Construction & Engineering

Contact Centre & Customer Service

Government & Policy

Health

Marketing & Communications

People & Culture

Sales & Account Management