People Who Know People

People are at the heart of what we do, so we understand that the people-focused positions in your business require candidates with a unique set of attributes, skills and experience to thrive and be successful.

Our specialist People & Culture team regularly recruit the full breadth of HR, talent, organisational development and Health & Safety roles. We will navigate the market, provide excellent service, and deliver exactly the talent you need to resource your People & Culture roles. 

Information for Employers

No matter your recruitment requirements, our bespoke approach ensures you receive tailored solutions to solve your People & Culture or Human Resource hiring challenges, and get the qualified candidates you need.

Our Services

Learn more about our People & Culture hiring services, or contact us with your specific requirements.

Roles We Recruit

View examples of the different People & Culture roles we fill across New Zealand.

What We Deliver

Learn more about how we can help and what sets Madison apart from other recruitment companies.

Get in Touch

Drop us a line and let’s chat about how we can help achieve your hiring goals. No obligations, just solutions.

Our Services

Permanent Recruitment

When you engage Madison to find your next permanent employee in a People & Culture role, our first step is to get to know you and your business. We listen and understand your unique requirements, so we can deliver exactly the service – and person – you need. 

Below is an overview of our complete service, so you know what to expect following initial contact. This list is a high level overview, and our consultants tailor our recruitment process to each client and role, ensuring it’s fit for your purpose.

  • Job(s) briefing meeting
  • Recruitment plan and sourcing strategy agreement
  • Recruitment marketing; advertising through various channels
  • Active sourcing; CV screening, search, database, networks & direct
  • Phone screening & longlisting
  • Shortlisting
  • Interviewing directly with our Madison team
  • Skills testing and/or psychometric assessments
  • Interviewing with your organisation
  • Reference checking
  • Qualification verification as required 
  • Background checking; Ministry of Justice and credit/financial checks as required

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Temporary Staffing
Specialist & Leadership Recruitment
Contractor Resourcing
Unbundled Recruitment
Other Services

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

What We Deliver

When you need to hire People & Culture skills into your organisation, Madison has the capability to deliver the talent you need, with a service you’ll enjoy, in the timeframes that count. Here’s what you can expect when you partner with us:

Fast Access to Top Talent

With our vast candidate database and networks, you get exclusive access to top People & Culture talent others might not be able to reach. As part of NZ’s largest recruitment group, Accordant, we can leverage the extensive reach and diverse networks of our sibling companies too.

Industry Experience and Expertise

With 50+ years of combined experience, our team can hire any type of People & Culture role, at any level. We know the market inside out, so we can hit the ground running and provide tailored recruitment solutions that meet your industry-specific hiring challenges and requirements.

Transparency and Integrity

Being part of NZ’s only publicly listed staffing company (NZX:AGL), we’re committed to upholding rigorous standards. You can trust us to be fully transparent and act with integrity – not just because we’re listed, but because it reflects our core company values.

Proven High-Quality Service

With recent Recruiter Insider survey results showing that 94.8% of candidates and 92.7% of clients rate our service as ‘Good’ or ‘Excellent’, we have a track record of providing exceptional experiences, so you can trust us to represent your business and protect your brand reputation in market.

Data-Driven Insights and Intelligence

You can be confident that we keep pace with the latest People & Culture market developments, using real-life data to tailor our hiring advice to your needs. We also conduct our own extensive research, with an annual Employment Market Report that includes the latest salary benchmarks.

In-House Recruitment Marketing

Since employers can no longer rely on traditional methods alone to reach top talent, we offer the added advantage of access to our internal marketing experts. And with candidates more likely to apply to companies they recognise, our brand awareness gives you a competitive edge.

Let's Chat –
No Obligations,
Just Solutions.

No matter what stage of the recruitment process you’re at, whether you’re hiring now or in the future, let’s chat about how we can help you achieve your hiring goals.

Award-Winning Recruitment

The Recruiter Insider Annual Service Excellence Awards are based solely on direct feedback from candidates and clients, and are a testament to the time and care our team dedicate to providing an exceptional experience.

What Our Clients Say

 

“I can’t recommend Sarah highly enough.
In a short space of time she found me a suitable candidate in a tight market. Her customer focus, communication and responsiveness impressed me highly and I have recommended both Sarah and Madison internally to peers.”

 

Luke is my consultant and he is fantastic.
He understands our business very well and makes informed choices regarding the temp staff we require.”

 

“Exceptional! Hannah has been an absolute pleasure to work with, from communication and service delivery consistency, to providing great candidates and the successful candidate for our Dunedin Facility at HPSNZ.
Thank you, Hannah for your support throughout the HR process, brilliant!”

Meet Our People & Culture Experts
Lisa McKerrow
Senior Consultant

I feel blessed to be living here in the Bay of Plenty enjoying everything it has to offer.…

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Sarah Harland
Regional Manager - Christchurch

With eight years experience helping to shape people’s careers, three in Melbourne, and five with Madison Recruitment, Sarah is now leading the Absolute IT and Madison teams in the Christchurch branch.

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Hannah Williams
Senior Consultant

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

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Luke Horton
Central Regional Manager

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

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Kennedy Moore
Consultant

I initially started my career in Events and Sales in the Health and Wellbeing industry and then moved to the UK for…

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Avril Moriarty
Manager - Professional Services

Originally from Dublin, Ireland, I’ve felt a deep connection to Aotearoa since my OE in 2009, and Auckland has been home since…

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Gemma Hill
Principal Consultant

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

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Whether you know what you need or want some advice first, you can get started by filling out our briefing form with any info you have so far. We’ll review it and one of our team will reach out for a chat about how we can help.

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