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.
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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.

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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.



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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.

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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.

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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.

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