How it works

Once your job vacancy is listed we use our smart matching tool to scan New Zealand's largest talent pool of job seekers to help us find candidates who best meet your needs.

You’ll receive a shortlist of suitable candidates to review, and be supported to hire by our team of local labour market experts.

What to expect when you list a job

1. List job vacancy

Once you submit your job vacancy, our team of local experts review the details. We contact you if any crucial information is missing so we can get your listing live. We may also be in touch if the role you’ve listed is a job we can’t recruit for.

2. Match candidates

As soon as your job vacancy is confirmed, our smart matching tool scans New Zealand's largest talent pool. This helps us find candidates active in our system who have the skills, experience and qualifications you need.

3. Receive your shortlist

We send you a shortlist of the best candidates to review.

4. Interview candidates

You decide who to interview. We can help with coordinating interview times and locations.

Infographic showing the four steps of listing a job with MSD: 1. List a job vacancy, 2. Match candidates, 3. Receive shortlist, and 4. Interview candidates. The four stages of listing a job with us, from listing your vacancy to interviewing candidates.

Supporting your new hires

Talk to us early in the recruitment process about candidates who need extra help. We may be able to support the settling process by providing things like:

  • training for the candidate to meet specific role capabilities
  • ongoing support and advice from our local labour market experts
  • extra support like workplace modifications or equipment for disabled people or those with health conditions.

Eligibility for support

The support we can provide is dependent on the employer, the role and the candidate. See Supporting employees or contact us to understand eligibility for support and funding.

Employer success stories

Employer Story Corina

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Employer Story Corina
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I’m happy to say we now have a superstar among the team. All of this wouldn’t have been possible without the hard work and dedication that MSD have provided us.
Source
Corina Paveluc
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People & Capability Support at Punchbowl
Date
2026-03-03 00:00
Intended audience
employers

Employer Story Regan

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Employer Story Regan
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I have worked closely with MSD since 2021, and their support has been invaluable to our business. They have consistently assisted us in identifying motivated, work-ready candidates.
Source
Regan Keown
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NZ Labour Hire
Date
2026-03-02 00:00
Intended audience
employers

Employer Story Manisha

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Employer Story Manisha
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The majority of candidates MSD has sent to me have been exceptional — for our residents and for themselves. Our work culture is about values. Are we living them? I think we are.
Source
Manisha Jobard
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Cashmere Home & Heights Manager at Enliven (Presbyterian Support) in Wellington
Date
2026-03-01 00:00
Intended audience
employers

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