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adaptable workforce solutions
We know what it takes to search, gauge, develop and retain top-performing talent, and have the commercial insight to achieve greater value for businesses we partner with across New Zealand.
With a comprehensive yet customised approach across specialist industry divisions, we provide integrated services from contract, short or long term recruitment through to full-blown labour contracting services.
tried, tested, trusted
Having earned a reputation for integrity and quality by providing dependable and honest services, we’re proud to work with a range of the country’s leading companies. Likewise, with a solid reputation of providing great job opportunities, a steady flow of work, the right pay and even a few extra benefits like our team discount program, we’re proud of our solid reputation with the candidates we attract and work with too.
more than a labour hire company
At Trade Assist, we’re a team that’s as passionate about helping our candidates find great jobs as we are about contributing to the success of the clients we partner with by enhancing staffing capabilities through our experience and ability.
We’re in the workforce recruitment solutions business. With a comprehensive yet customised approach across specialist industry divisions, we provide integrated recruitment services including contract, short or long term with the experience to deliver.
Why do we do things a bit differently? Because we get that the world’s changed. Businesses work differently. People work differently. Workforces adapt, so your human capital strategy needs to as well.
our comprehensive recruitment process
To ensure we provide you with the best talent solution for your business, our recruitment specialist will partner with you to identify and meet your exact business requirements. Once we've identified your business needs, our consultants will perform targeted candidate searches and conduct a full culture-fit check. This process includes:
partnering with you 
We’ll visit your premises and get to know you and your business better - understanding carefully the position and personality preferences, the way you work and other important factors such as your health and safety requirements.
finding the right person for the job
We understand that attitude is everything. We strive for candidates with the very best attitude to work, ‘pull up your sleeves and get it done’.Our extensive database of employees within the commercial and industrial recruitment sectors enables us to access an impressive array of talent. In addition to this, we advertise externally for both specific positions and broader vacancies using print and digital advertising mediums.
assessment of our applicants
Our experienced resourcing team will begin the assessment process. This includes a pre-screen telephone interview and a follow-up in-person interview at the local Trade Assist branch.
candidate screening process
We thoroughly check everyone through ACC, Ministry of Justice, NZTA and Right To Work. We have qualified Drug and Alcohol testers on-site and test everyone before they begin work. We will thoroughly interview and understand the candidate, getting a full background on them with references for you. We also verify the vaccination status for the COVID-19 vaccine.
full H&S induction and ongoing training offered
We induct our staff fully about H&S responsibilities, and can offer industry specific training for the right individuals. We have a MasterDrive trainer available in-house and are certified to carry out SiteSafe and ConstructSafe qualifications.
personal protective equipment (PPE) provided
At Trade Assist, your health, safety and wellbeing comes first. To ensure you go home safely, we provide all staff with branded Personal Protective Equipment.