YOUR TRIED, TESTED & TRUSTED RECRUITMENT PARTNER
Workers who show up. Vetted, tested and ready to work.
We supply drug-tested, ticketed workers across five specialist sectors. Labour hire from 24 hours notice. Permanent recruitment - no placement fee until the candidate starts. Fully managed site resourcing for longer programmes. Four branches in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Hawke's Bay. You call a person who knows your site - not a call centre.
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DON'T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT
Struggling to resource your next project? We'll get to know your business and get straight to work.
Stretched thin or expanding your business?
Whether you're scrambling to resource a project or building a team for the long haul, we get it. Tell us what you need and we'll get straight to work - finding the right people, fast. Leave the heavy lifting to us.
3,862+ reviews don't lie - New Zealand's tried, tested and trusted recruitment agency.
We're not a call centre with a candidate database. We're a team of sector specialists who show up on site, get to know your business, and stay in touch long after day one. The reviews and awards are proof it works.
Helping NZ Businesses Hire Faster & Work Smarter
Flexible Labour Hire
Permanent Recruitment
Managed Site Resourcing
Project Mobilisation
International Recruitment & AEWV Support
Flexible Labour Hire
Casual and short-term placements at 24 to 72 hours notice. Drug-tested, inducted and ready for site. Weekly billing. No long-term commitment required. Best for peaks, gaps and project bursts.
WHY EMPLOYERS CHOOSE US
Why Trade Assist is New Zealand's most trusted labour hire and recruitment agency.
One consultant. Your account.
You call a person, not a call centre. Your dedicated recruitment consultant knows your site, your foreman's name, your tick requirements and your compliance obligations. When they're away, there's a backup who knows your account just as well.
Local teams in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Hawke's Bay, sector specialists in construction, civil, transport, logistics, warehousing and manufacturing. Call 0800 999 599 and speak to someone who actually understands your industry.
Drug tested before they arrive. No exceptions.
Every candidate completes a pre-placement drug test before setting foot on your site. Not most candidates, every candidate. Not when it's convenient, every time, including urgent placements. Results are documented and retained under our Privacy Act 2020 obligations. If they fail, they don't go to site. Simple as that.
Licences verified against the register. Not just photographed.
We check every licence and ticket a worker claims against the issuing body, not just a photo on a phone. Forklift endorsements, Class 2 and 4 licences, ConstructSafe Tier 1 and 2, Site Safe, scaffolding certifications, all verified before placement. Site Safe Foundation Passport is funded by Trade Assist for all candidates. You get compliant, job-ready workers from day one. No inherited liability.
Right to work confirmed. AEWV compliant.
Every candidate's right to work in New Zealand is verified before placement, whether NZ citizen, resident or valid work visa holder. For migrant workers placed through Trade Assist, all placements are AEWV-compliant under our High-Volume Triangular Employment accreditation. Full immigration and employment compliance, handled by us.
Shared H&S responsibility. We don't pass the buck.
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, Trade Assist and your business are co-PCBUs. We share the primary duty of care for every worker on placement, not just on day one, but throughout. If something goes wrong, we deal with it. ACC claims, incident investigation, WorkSafe notification. That's our job. Your obligations are a safe site, proper induction and adequate supervision. We document everything up front so there's no ambiguity.
Timesheets and payroll that work the way your site does.
Invoxy digital timesheets, GPS-verified, mobile-friendly, approved by your site manager on their phone. We process pay and the invoice follows. No paper chasing, no disputes about hours on a wet Friday afternoon. Already running your own payroll system? No problem. We integrate with your existing setup and keep everything running without disruption.
How we work - from brief to boots on the ground.
We get to know your business
We find the right people
We assess and screen
We drug and alcohol test. Every time.
We induct and kit out
We place and stay in touch
We get to know your business
We visit your site, meet the team and get a clear picture of the role, the schedule and the H&S environment. We want to understand how you operate, what good looks like for your business, and what's gone wrong with recruitment in the past. No assumptions, no guesswork, just an honest conversation so we get it right from the start.
Working with New Zealand’s leading employers
We partner with some of New Zealand’s most respected employers across construction, manufacturing, logistics and infrastructure. Together, we supply skilled, reliable workers who keep projects moving and help build a stronger, more productive New Zealand.
Proudly recognised as one of New Zealand's top recruitment agencies
New Zealand’s most reviewed and multi-award-winning recruitment partner.
• 3,862+ candidate and client reviews. 4.73 stars.
• SARA Candidate Experience Award 2025
• Sourcr Construction Agency of the Year 2025
• RCSA Large Recruiter Award 2025
• Sourcr Manufacturing & Warehousing Agency of the Year 2024
Here's what most employers want to know before they pick up the phone.
Good questions deserve straight answers. Here's what we get asked most - and what you actually need to know.
How quickly can you place workers?
For standard construction and labour roles, 24 to 48 hours. Specialised tickets - scaffolding, Class 4, traffic management, ConstructSafe Tier 2 - allow 48 to 72 hours minimum. Call us and we'll give you a straight answer on your specific requirement.
What is my liability if a Trade Assist worker is injured on my site?
Under HSWA 2015, both Trade Assist and the host employer are PCBUs. Trade Assist handles ACC claims, incident investigation, branded PPE and WorkSafe notification for any notifiable event. Your obligations are: safe site, site induction, and supervision. We document all of this up front.
Can I convert a temp worker to permanent?
Yes. Talk to your Trade Assist consultant. Temp-to-perm conversions are common. There is an applicable fee - your consultant will explain the terms.
What if I'm not happy with a placed worker?
Give your consultant a call, and we will arrange to replace the worker. Performance and attendance issues are dealt with by Trade Assist -- that's part of our role as employer of record.
Do you supply workers outside Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Hawke's Bay?
For large project mobilisations, yes - we've supplied crews to sites beyond our main branches and has been the basis for us to open a branch in Hawke's Bay. For standard labour hire, our service is strongest in our four branch locations. Call us to discuss your specific location.