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Our industry specialists will listen to your aspirations and share your story with New Zealand’s most prestigious organisations. Together, let’s write the next chapter of your career.

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Jobs

Our industry specialists will listen to your aspirations and share your story with New Zealand’s most prestigious organisations. Together, let’s write the next chapter of your career.

See all jobs

Exclusive Recruitment Partners

Explore the opportunities from a range of organisations that exclusively partner with Robert Walters for their hiring needs.

Learn more
Services

New Zealand’s leading employers trust us to deliver fast, efficient hiring solutions that are tailored to their exact requirements. Browse our range of bespoke services and resources.

Read more
About Robert Walters New Zealand

Kia ora. For us, recruitment is more than just a job. We understand that behind every opportunity is the chance to make a difference to people’s lives.

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Work for us

Our people are the difference. Hear stories from our people to learn more about a career at Robert Walters New Zealand

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Temporary and contract recruitment

Attract top-tier temporary talent for your business with our customised contract recruitment solutions, precisely crafted to match your hiring specifications. Join forces with our premier recruiters, skilled at understanding your vision, to connect with proficient temporary professionals, propelling your business to new heights.

Temporary talent can be your bridge to success.

You can depend on them for short-term or long-term assignments. We nurture our network by providing a unique benefits program featuring array of financial and wellbeing benefits.Flexible. Fast. And ready for action. Our community of contingent workers can jump in whenever you need them, helping you hit project deadlines, meet peaks in demand, and minimise staff costs. What’s more, in New Zealand’s fast-changing market, our contract personnel have their finger on the pulse of what’s new – providing you with emerging and cutting-edge skills. 

When you need contingent staffing, our agency keeps the process streamlined and simple – taking care of the admin, costs and financial risk so you don’t have to. We’ll customise a payroll solution for your organisation, tailored to size, industry, employment legislation, location and operational complexity.

We’ve developed trusted relationships with our contingent workforce, so you can depend on them for short-term or long-term assignements. We nurture our network by providing a unique benefits program featuring array of financial and wellbeing benefits. 

Secure top talent for your next hire

Let us connect you with the talent that can take your business forward. 

Why choose Robert Walters to handle your temporary staffing needs?

  • Receive a tailored service. With over 38 years in operation, we have gained a proven record as a temporary recruitment agency that delivers a professional service that is crafted to meet your business needs. 
  • Partner with industry experts. Many of our contract recruitment consultants come from the industries they serve, meaning they have built hyper-specialist knowledge of the industry you operate in.
  • Acquire data driven insights. Our temporary recruitment strategy is highly targeted, defined by the insights of our market intelligence function.
  • Take advantage of our global reach.  Our International Candidate Management teams have access to the top talent pools from across the globe. 
  • Share our expertise. Giving you access to our specialist knowledge and in-depth experience though a broad range of insights, advice and thought leadership.

Temporary recruitment in New Zealand: Our specialist recruitment approach


We connect you with an expert consultant well-versed in your field, dedicated to matching candidates with the precise skills your organization requires. Providing a tailored shortlist for your temporary recruitment needs, boosting your search efficiency.


Our specialist agency conduct thorough research, use multi-channel sourcing, and map the market to create a tailored talent pool for temporary recruitment, offering unparalleled access to both active and passive job seekers, surpassing traditional methods.


In the dynamic landscape of temp recruitment, we offer ongoing support to both you and our candidates throughout the hiring process. From application to post placement check ins, we ensure a seamless transition and perfect fit for temporary roles in your organisation.


 

Our track record

  • 43,000

    Professionals we help start their next chapter

  • 11,000

    Organisations who we help acquire talent

  • 85%

    Of professionals refer us to a friend

  • 90%

    Of organisations recruit more than one role through us

Speak to our expert contract recruiters

Tim Wright

Tim Wright

Accounting & Finance Recruitment, Auckland

Qualified at Cambridge, Former Big 4 accountant with over 16 years of recruitment experience, across multiple industries

Stephanie  Lyons

Stephanie Lyons

HR & Business support, Wellington

Steph leads our HR & business support teams. She has seven years recruitment experience and is well-networked across the Wellington market.

Our success stories

Hear inspiring success stories from our clients and candidates as they flourish in their new career journeys. 

An award-winning service

  • Winner of Outstanding Agency over 40 Staff Award
  • Winner of Recruitment Professional 2023 Award
  • Winner of RCSA Large Recruitment Agency Award
  • Winner of Innovation in Recruitment Award
Contact us to discuss your recruitment needs

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FAQ's

  • Flexibility: Partnering with a temporary staffing agency allows businesses to scale their workforce according to fluctuations in demand, providing a solution particularly suited to seasonal operations or those with unpredictable workloads.
  • Specialised skills: Temp staff placements often bring specific skills or experience, allowing businesses to leverage talent they may not have internally. This can be particularly useful for short-term projects or busy periods.
  • Cost-effectiveness: In comparison to permanent staffing, this strategy frees businesses from the responsibility of supplying full benefits. Addtionally, temporary staff can be compensated solely for the hours they work, mitigating expenses during idle periods.
  • Assessment opportunity: Provides candidates an opportunity to showcase their skills before potentially transitioning into a permanent position.

The average rate for contractors varies widely depending on factors such as industry, location, skill level, and demand.  We conduct market research and consider these variables when determining the appropriate rate for hiring contractors in your specific context. 

To get an in-depth NZ-specific salary and benefits data for your industry, you can use our Salary Guide which provides insights and hiring trends in New Zealand. Drawing from analysis of over 100,000 permanent, interim, and contract placements. This can help you precisely benchmark salaries, ensuring you can attract and retain top talent effectively.

Our agile process ensures efficient matching with top-tier candidates for temporary or contract roles. With an extensive candidate pool, spanning diverse skill sets, and multiple offices, we ensure widespread coverage. Our experienced temporary recruiters possess deep industry knowledge, adept at tailoring solutions to your hiring needs. Contact our agency today to streamline your recruitment process and access high-quality temporary talent.

Our agency covers temporary and contract recruitment across a diverse range of positions, across the all the following industries: Accounting & finance, Human resources, Risk, assurance & compliance, Legal, Business support, Sales, Policy & govenment, Technology, Business transformation, Marketing, Procurement & supply chain, Property. With flexibility and adaptability, these solutions cater to various industries and job levels, optimising search visibility and candidate engagement.


 

Salary Survey 2025

If you're growing your team or simply need to retain the talent you have, the Salary Survey guides you with the insights you need to have the right team in place to keep your business moving.