New Zealand
Harrison Barratt Group operates from our Auckland office, placing skilled professionals across both islands. Labour hire and permanent recruitment in manufacturing, engineering, food production, and trades — backed by a trans-Tasman network of 128,000+ candidates.
Why HBG in New Zealand
HBG brings the systems, candidate depth, and compliance rigour of an established Australian recruiter — combined with on-the-ground presence and NZ employment law expertise through our Auckland office.
With offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Auckland, HBG places candidates across both Australia and New Zealand. Our trans-Tasman network means we source talent from both markets — giving NZ employers access to a broader candidate pool and giving Kiwi workers opportunities on both sides of the ditch.
New Zealand employment law differs significantly from Australia. The Employment Relations Act 2000, Holidays Act 2003, and Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 all have specific requirements. Our Auckland team understands 90-day trial periods, personal grievance processes, minimum entitlements, and ACC obligations — so your placements are compliant from day one.
New Zealand uses ACC (Accident Compensation Corporation) rather than state-based workers compensation insurance. ACC is a no-fault scheme funded by levies — meaning employers, employees, and the government all contribute. HBG manages ACC levy obligations for all NZ labour hire placements, and our candidates are covered from their first shift.
Our Auckland-based recruiter has deep relationships across New Zealand manufacturing, engineering, and food production sectors. We understand regional salary benchmarks, talent availability in Canterbury versus Auckland, and the specific skills gaps facing NZ employers — particularly in trades, technical roles, and food technology.
Roles We Place
Labour hire, contract, and permanent placements across engineering, manufacturing, food production, and skilled trades.
Industries We Serve
Food production, consumer goods, packaging, and industrial manufacturing. From production line workers through to quality leads and plant managers across both islands.
Mechanical, electrical, and design engineering roles. Maintenance fitters, electricians, and qualified tradespeople for industrial and commercial operations.
New Zealand is a global leader in dairy, meat, and specialty food production. We place food technologists, quality assurance officers, and production staff across the sector.
Skilled tradespeople and project staff for residential, commercial, and civil construction across Auckland, Christchurch, and regional New Zealand.
Recent Placements
A sample of recent permanent and contract placements made through our Auckland office into New Zealand companies including Cookie Time Limited, Edison Consulting Group, and Resene Paints Ltd.
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Christchurch, Canterbury
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Market Context
New Zealand faces persistent skills shortages across manufacturing, engineering, and the trades. Immigration New Zealand maintains a Green List of roles in critical demand — many of which overlap with HBG’s core placement areas: maintenance fitters, electricians, mechanical engineers, and food technologists. For employers, this means competition for talent is fierce, and access to a recruiter with genuine trans-Tasman reach is a tangible advantage.
The NZ employment framework differs from Australia in several important ways. There is no Fair Work Commission equivalent — instead, the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) and the Employment Court resolve disputes. KiwiSaver replaces superannuation, with a minimum employer contribution of 3%. ACC replaces workers’ compensation with a no-fault universal scheme. And the Holidays Act 2003 governs leave entitlements with specific rules around payment for public holidays, annual leave, and sick leave that differ from Australian standards.
HBG’s Auckland team navigates these differences daily. We ensure every placement — whether labour hire or permanent — complies with NZ employment law, ACC levy obligations, and health and safety requirements under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. Our clients receive the same level of compliance assurance in New Zealand that they expect from our licensed Australian operations.
Our NZ Office
139 Quay Street
Auckland CBD
Auckland 1010
New Zealand
Servicing Auckland, Christchurch, Canterbury, Wellington, and all of New Zealand.
FAQ
Whether you need a single specialist or an entire project team, HBG’s Auckland office is ready to help. Labour hire, contract, or permanent — we recruit across both islands with trans-Tasman reach.
Auckland office — 139 Quay Street, Auckland CBD 1010