NZ Workforce Solutions

If your current recruitment process is moving too slowly, Programmed can help you access work-ready people faster without compromising quality, compliance or communication.

Our NZ-based team supports employers with urgent vacancies, project ramp-ups and ongoing workforce needs across temporary, permanent and managed staffing models.

• Faster shortlists — local recruiters who understand the NZ market and candidate pool.
• Better workforce fit — screening aligned to the role, site and compliance requirements.
• Less admin pressure — onboarding, workforce systems and reporting support where needed.

30 years of recruiting in New Zealand. Backed by 70+ years of workforce expertise across the Programmed and PERSOL group.

Our New Zealand operations run through Kelly Services, which has been placing people across the country for over three decades. We understand NZ employment law, local labour markets, and the industries our clients operate in.

• Local market knowledge — NZ-based recruiters who know your region, your industry and your candidate pool.
• Compliance and safety-led management — workforce systems built around NZ health and safety obligations.
• Scale when you need it — 30,000+ team members across Asia Pacific, deployable for large-scale requirements.
• Full-service recruitment — temporary, permanent, managed and specialist recruitment under one roof.

30+ years in NZ via Kelly Services  ·  70+ years group experience  ·  30,000+ APAC team members  ·  10,000+ customers daily