Looking to hire
Finding the right talent creates impact. That’s why we go beyond matching skills on paper. Through a collaborative, tailored approach, we take the time to understand your team, your culture, and what success looks like in your organisation.
At Ascend, we’re built to adapt, giving you the flexibility to customise our support and shape a recruitment solution that truly fits your needs.
Our recruitment solutions
Recruitment that works the way you need it to. Flexible, seamless, and stress-free.
Permanent recruitment
We partner with you to understand your business priorities and deliver a full end-to-end recruitment solution. From sourcing and screening through to offer management and post placement care, we manage the process so you can stay focused on making the right hire.
Contract & temporary recruitment
Tap into our strong network of vetted, ready-to-work professionals who can hit the ground running. Whether you need support for two weeks or twelve months, we connect you with people who bring capability, flexibility, and immediate value.
Project & volume hiring
Launching a new team or managing regular intakes? We design scalable hiring solutions tailored to your timeline. From assessment centres to phased onboarding, we help you hire at pace, without compromising quality.
Tailored recruitment support
Don’t need the full package? With our unbundled solutions, we integrate directly into your internal team to deliver the parts you need most; shortlisting, screening, vetting, references, or end-to-end support for a single stage.
Why choose Ascend
Experience recruitment that feels clear, collaborative, and truly aligned.
Local expertise, national reach
Deep understanding of the New Zealand talent market, backed by strong networks across industries and regions. Get access to passive talent, trusted referrals, and niche specialists that job ads won’t attract, as well as market insights you can’t google.
Senior experience, quick delivery
Work directly with an experienced recruiter who manages the full workflow, identifies top talent quickly, and filters out those who aren’t the right fit, reducing time-to-hire without compromising quality.
Flexible & scalable solutions
From full end-to-end recruitment to targeted support with unbundles solutions, we adapt to your needs, pace, and priorities. We can also offer flexible and customised payment solutions.
A partnership that delivers
We offer insight, transparency, and a genuine commitment to your long-term success, not just your next hire. Over time we become a true, integrated partner with your business.
Ascend Recruitment has been a reliable and professional recruitment partner. They took the time to understand our hiring needs and consistently provided high-quality candidates who matched both the role requirements and company culture. Communication was excellent throughout the process, making recruitment efficient and stress-free. Highly recommended for businesses looking for dependable recruitment support.
I’ve known Kate for over 8 years, and she is one of the most hardworking, passionate, and responsive people I’ve worked with. She has a genuine ability to connect with people at all levels - whether as clients or candidates - and builds trust quickly and naturally. Kate consistently goes above and beyond in everything she does. You won’t come across many people who care as deeply or work as tirelessly to deliver great outcomes. She is a true recruitment professional, and anyone working with her will be in the best of hands.
Kate is one of those rare recruiters who truly gets the needs of their clients and translates that understanding into relevant, high-quality candidates that add value to your business. Ascend are always a pleasure to work with, and will ask just the right questions, provide thoughtful guidance, and communicate clearly throughout the process so you always know where you stand.
Kate nailed our brief and went above and beyond to source outstanding candidates. She was friendly and helpful and always available to answer questions and made the whole process really easy. Thank you ☺️
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