About

Profile Group

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About Profile Group

We’re Not Your Typical Recruitment Agency (And We’re Good With That)

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We’re Profile Group —

A specialist recruitment and executive search firm connecting great people with great businesses across New Zealand.


With over 15 years in the market and offices in Christchurch, Wellington, and Auckland, we’ve built something we’re pretty proud of — a reputation for delivering results and being genuinely good to work with.


Because recruitment shouldn’t feel like a transaction.

It should feel like a partnership.

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So… What Do We Actually Do?

We recruit across:

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From permanent hires to contract and temporary solutions — we tailor our approach to what you actually need (not what fits a process).

Why We Exist

Profile Group was built on a pretty simple idea:


Recruitment could be done better.



Less box-ticking.

Less database flicking.

More understanding people, businesses, and what actually makes a hire work.


So that’s what we do.

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What Makes Us Different

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We don’t try to be everything to everyone.

Our consultants know their markets inside-out — which means better conversations, better insights, and better results.

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Our relationships have been built over 10–15+ years.

We know the active candidates…

and the ones who aren’t actively looking (yet).



That’s where the real value is.

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No fluff. No overpromising.

We’ll tell you what you need to hear — not just what you want to hear.

Because that’s how you get better outcomes.

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We’re not here for quick wins. We care about:

  • Retention
  • Career growth
  • Long-term business success


Because if it works long-term — we’ve done our job properly.

A Bit of Proof

(Because It Matters)

We’ve built a strong track record placing high-impact roles across New Zealand — from critical support hires to senior leadership positions.


We’re also proud to be:

  • Award-winning (including Agency of the Year)
  • Trusted by clients across industries
  • Highly rated by both clients and candidates


But what matters most? People coming back to work with us again.

🔍︎ How we Work

We keep things simple (but effective):


  • Understand properly – your business, your goals, your people
  • Map the market – not just who’s available, but who’s right
  • Shortlist with intent – quality over quantity, always
  • Stay involved – from first conversation through to offer and beyond

No shortcuts. No CV dumping.

🔍︎ Who We Work With

From growing SMEs to large, well-known organisations — we partner with businesses across New Zealand who care about hiring well.


And for candidates?


We work with people at all stages of their careers — from emerging talent through to senior leadership.

Our Approach

(The Real Difference)

WE ARE

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Unorthodox

We don’t follow rigid recruitment playbooks

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Authentic

Honest, transparent, and real in how we work

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Engaged

We actually listen (and act on it)

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Invested

In outcomes, not just placements

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Connected

Because relationships are everything

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Let’s Get the Right People Into the Right Places

Whether you’re hiring, job hunting, or just figuring out your next move — we’re here to help.