Why recruit with MSD

Our recruitment service is simple, smart and free. We combine our industry knowledge and unbeatable reach with our smart matching tool to find you local talent that fits your needs.

Helping you find great people

We get to know your business and what you need. Our team has access to the largest pool of candidates in the country and will help you find the right person for your role. Our recruitment service is powered by our understanding of local labour markets and employment trends, and our smart job matching.

Tailored support

We take the time to understand your business needs, your goals and your workplace culture.

Local talent, ready to work

Hiring locally supports New Zealand communities and ensures your new team members are close by and ready to start when you are.

Smart skill matching

We use our data-driven tool and our local insights to match you with candidates who have the right skills — or the potential to develop them.

Unbeatable reach

We have access to the largest pool of jobseekers in the country — from experienced professionals to motivated individuals eager to learn.

Ongoing partnership

We work alongside you to develop a tailored workforce and provide staffing solutions, for today and into the future.

Industry insight

We collaborate with industry leaders and regional councils to stay ahead of labour market trends and prepare local people for opportunities.

We have a large and diverse range of talent

Our candidates represent a wide range of people from across the country.

Anyone with the right to work in New Zealand can apply for jobs listed with us.
We actively promote your listing to New Zealand’s largest talent pool.
Your job is listed on this site and can be found through public search engines.

Who can see and apply for jobs

We use smart skill matching to find candidates for your role

We use our smart matching tool to scan New Zealand's largest talent pool of candidates.

Our smart matching tool finds candidates who suit the specific requirements of your role.
People that best meet your needs are sent a link that allows them to apply instantly.
Our team contacts strong candidates directly to encourage them to apply.

How matching works

We shortlist the top candidates for you

Our team is focused on getting you the best candidates for your role.

We assess every application we send you to make sure the person is a good fit and has an up-to-date CV.
We share top candidates in a shortlist for you to review.
You choose who you want to interview and hire.

Getting candidates

We may be able to support new employees

During the recruitment process, talk to us about our services designed to support people who need extra help. Specific criteria must be met to access these supports.

Where needed, we can provide support to create an accessible and supportive work environment for disabled people or those with health conditions.
We may be able to contribute towards wages or fund training if the candidate requires extra support.
On-the-job support may be available to set up your new employee for success.

Supporting employees

We work with employers big and small

No matter if you’re looking for one person or a whole team, we can work with you to find the best people for your needs and industry.

Small to medium employers

Our online job vacancy form is a great place to start. You can also learn how the process works and how we help find candidates for your role.

Large employers or enterprises

Use the online job vacancy form to list your job, or we can work with you to create a recruitment plan to meet your needs. Contact us to discuss how we can help.

Large scale projects

For large scale recruitment, contact us to discuss your needs. We have dedicated teams based across New Zealand to work with you locally to find talented people right in the community.

Seasonal work

We help you find the right people for seasonal roles, from fruit picking to tourism. Contact us to discuss your needs and how we can support your business or list your upcoming seasonal roles the online job vacancy form.

Employer success stories

Employer Story Nathan

Heading: Employer Story Nathan
Body: We have criteria to meet, and MSD makes sure we only get the right candidates. The pre-screening is very important and builds trust.
Source: Nathan Howes
Additional details: HR Manager at Talley’s
Date: 2026-03-03 00:00
Intended audience: employers

Employer Story Scott

Heading: Employer Story Scott
Body: The team we worked with from MSD were outstanding and made the process of finding new employees pain-free. We now have skilled, motivated, and hopefully long-term employees!
Source: Scott Linklater
Additional details: Northland Regional and Māori Support Manager at Community Leisure Management
Date: 2026-03-02 00:00
Intended audience: employers

Employer Story Brent

Heading: Employer Story Brent
Body: We’ve employed 23 people through MSD. They were hanging out to work — they want to work. It’s changed my perspective on MSD
Source: Brent Cawthray
Additional details: General Manager at Mancold — Manawatū Cold Storage in Feilding
Date: 2026-03-01 00:00
Intended audience: employers