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ACTION PERSONNEL RECRUITMENT AGENCY

Finding the right people since 1986. 

Action Personnel connects job seekers and employers across New Zealand.
Over 40 years, five offices, and thousands of placements - we know how to get the right match.

FOR JOB SEEKERS 

Your next role, sorted.

Register with us

Tell us where you're at and where you want to go. One conversation, no pressure.

We match you with the right roles

We don't just send your CV everywhere. We match you to roles that make sense for where you're headed.

We back you all the way

Interview prep, feedback, and support after you've started. We're in it with you.

FOR EMPLOYERS 

Hiring made straightforward.

Tell us what you need

Share the role, your team, and what success looks like. We take the time to understand your business — not just the job description.

We find the right people

We search our candidate network and go to market fast. You only see people worth your time.

You make the call

We handle the process. You choose the person. We stay involved to make sure it sticks.

WHAT WE COVER

Recruiting across New Zealand's key industries

Administration & Office Support
Accounting & Finance
Construction & Trades
Engineering
Healthcare & Medical
Information Technology
Sales & Marketing
Manufacturing & Operations
Hospitality
Government & Public Sector
Agriculture
Logistics & Supply Chain

WHY ACTION PERSONNEL

Still local. Still owner-led. Still getting it right.

Action Personnel recruitment agency was founded in Palmerston North in 1986. We've grown to five offices across New Zealand — but the way we work hasn't changed.

We take the time to understand your business, your team, and what you actually need. Then we deliver. No faceless process. No revolving door of consultants. Just a team that treats your outcome like our own.

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

Trusted by employers and candidates for 40 years

"Great service, went in to sign up had a placement the following day. Everything was straight forward and easy to understand. I felt like the consultant listened to want a wanted to do."

Elizabeth Cunningham

"Action Personnel recruitment agency are great at what they do, providing a fantastic recruitment service. We really value the relationship we have with the team and would absolutely recommend their services."

Dallas Alexander

"Great company to find work with the skills you have. Not every day can be the same with different roles they have available. Tell them your skills and what you are after and they'll do there best get you a good pay rate an good hours" 

Jono Strawbridge

WHY ACTION PERSONNEL RECRUITMENT AGENCY

Five offices. One Team. 

From Palmerston North to Auckland, our branches are spread across New Zealand - so there's always someone local ready to help.

Ready to get started?

Whether you're hiring or looking for your next role — we'll get you to the right place.