Madison helps job seekers find roles across three types of work: Permanent, Temporary and Contracting. We’re often asked what the differences are between these three categories, so here’s an overview of all three.

Permanent Employment

Typically, permanent employment means that you are employed on a permanent basis, working a regular, guaranteed number of hours every week for an employer. Your permanent role may be full-time or part-time – this depends on the number of weekly hours of work that you have agreed with your employer, in your employment contract. Once you have met certain criteria you will accrue entitlements such as annual and sick leave. Madison works with employers across New Zealand to help them to find permanent employees for their business.

Temporary Employment

As a temporary employee working through Madison, your employment agreement is with us, so we’re responsible for the majority of your employment needs, such as beginning or ending an assignment, approval of leave, changes of duties, and getting paid. However, most of the time you’ll be working at our clients’ workplace, under their day-to-day direction or supervision. This is known as a triangular employment situation. Temporary work can offer great flexibility and allows you to develop new skills, gain experience in new areas, and understand different business cultures to discover what suits you best. Sometimes it can even lead to a permanent role!

Contracting

Contractors are self-employed and earn their income by invoicing a company (generally a ‘daily rate’) for their services to complete a deliverable, with a clear start and end date. As a contractor, you pay your own taxes and ACC levies, and while you won’t be entitled to the same employment rights as permanent staff, you enjoy other benefits instead. For example, as you change jobs more regularly you’re able to adjust your rates to meet market rates as they increase. You also have much more freedom than typical employment roles, as you control when, where, and how you work. If you think that contracting might be a good fit for you, we can help you understand what opportunities are out there.

Looking to step up into a new role?

We’re constantly building relationships with new employers and recruiting for new roles, so have a look what we have to offer. If you can’t find a job that suits, get in touch or send us your CV so we can consider you for future roles.

Latest Roles

We’re seeking a skilled and motivated  Accounts Assistant  to join our client’s team in the heart of Auckland CBD. This is a great  part-time opportunity   for someone looking to balance professional development with flexible hours, all while

  • Opportunity to learn and develop your accounting career!
  • CBD location, beautiful office, friendly and welcoming team
  • 25-30 hours per week, you decide

Our client is a highly regarded project management and design firm, known for delivering smart, tailored solutions. Their friendly, talented team is all about designing functional, sustainable workspaces that enhance efficiency. Collaboration is at the

  • Seven month - fixed term contract
  • Friendly, supportive team environment
  • Variety of work & learning and development opportunities

We are proud to be partnering with Te Kaunihera Rata o Aotearoa | The Medical Council of New Zealand. – Te Kaunihera Rata o Aotearoa. The Council’s primary purpose is to protect public health and safety in New Zealand, by registering and overseeing

  • Collaborative team environment
  • Stable organisation with an important purpose
  • Located in central Wellington

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!