Outsourced HR support for New Zealand businesses

The people side of business can be straightforward, until it isn't. A difficult conversation, an underperformance issue, a change in structure or a gap in your employment processes can quickly demand more time and confidence than you have available.

We give small to mid-sized New Zealand businesses access to experienced HR consultants without the cost or complexity of building a full internal HR function. You get practical, commercial advice from people who take the time to understand your business, available on an ongoing basis or when a specific need arises.

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Get the people side right

Some clients come to us with an immediate issue. A team member is not performing, a difficult conversation needs to happen, a restructure is being considered, or an employment process needs to be handled carefully.

Others want to put stronger foundations in place before problems arise. They may be growing, preparing the business for sale, reviewing their structure, or wanting clearer and more consistent ways to manage their people.

You may already have a sense of what needs to change. We help you understand the options, make a well-informed decision and follow a process that is practical, fair and appropriate for your business.

Where do you need support?

Whether you need advice on an immediate issue or want to strengthen your people and culture, we can help across eight areas.
HR Advice
Get clear, practical answers
to HR questions
Compliance, Policies & Procedures
Meet employment law obligations with clear workplace policies
Performance, Progression & Capability
Improve employee performance through clear goals and development
Organisation Design
Create clear roles and structure for business effectiveness
Onboarding & Exit
Create effective employee onboarding and respectful exits
Remuneration, Reward & Recognition
Fair rewards and meaningful recognition that help people thrive
Diversity & Inclusion
Create an inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute
Wellbeing & Culture
Build a healthy workplace culture and engaged teams

Flexible HR support that fits your business

Some clients retain us as their ongoing HR partner, giving their leaders experienced support whenever they need it. Others bring us in for advice on a particular issue or for a defined piece of work. We tailor our involvement to the needs of your business.

We can work alongside you on site, from our office, or by phone and video. You work with senior, approachable consultants who get to know your business and are supported by the wider capability of our team.

More confidence and stronger people foundations

With experienced advice available, you can make people decisions with greater confidence and address issues before they become more difficult. Your leaders have clearer processes to follow, your people are treated consistently and respectfully, and less time is lost trying to work out the right next step.

You also gain access to the breadth of an experienced HR team, without needing to build that capability in-house. The result is practical support for today's issues and stronger foundations for the future.

What clients say

Based in Auckland, available across New Zealand
"We recently used The People Place to help us fill a management position. What I like about The People Place is that they do a comprehensive job of advertising and recruiting, and they charge by the hour, not a percentage of the salary, like other companies."

Pat Hickmott, General Manager, Aktron

"Recruiting is a time-consuming process, and we struggled to find time for recruiting on top of our already busy workloads. The People Place does a good job qualifying candidates, saving us a lot of time and the qualityof candidates that make the short list is always good."

Steve Knutson, Director, Stratos

"Our experiences with The People Place have always been exceptional. What stood out was their personalised approach and deep understanding of our needs. They didn't just find candidates; they found the right fit."

Andrew Cashmore, Director, VSL Landscapes

"Last year, I went through a recruitment process with The People Place, through which I was placed in my current role at Smudge. Deanne at The People Place was great to work with, providing friendly support, and feedback during the whole process. Once I started at Smudge, the support continued with their 30/60/90 day check-ins, which is such a great way to provide both additional support for new staff, and useful feedback to the business. Now a year into my role, I can see how the partnership approach offered by The People Place really shows in their understanding of the Smudge culture, and values."

Matthew Baker, Programme Lead, Smudge

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Also hiring?

When you need to add to your team, our recruitment consultants can manage some or all of the process. We charge for the time our consultants work rather than a percentage of salary, so there is no placement fee.

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Talk through what you need

We offer a free, no-obligation 20 minute consultation. You can ask questions, explain what is happening and get a clearer view of how we may be able to help. All conversations are confidential.

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What clients say

Based in Auckland, available across New Zealand
"We recently used The People Place to help us fill a management position. What I like about The People Place is that they do a comprehensive job of advertising and recruiting, and they charge by the hour, not a percentage of the salary, like other companies."

Pat Hickmott, General Manager, Aktron

"Recruiting is a time-consuming process, and we struggled to find time for recruiting on top of our already busy workloads. The People Place does a good job qualifying candidates, saving us a lot of time and the qualityof candidates that make the short list is always good."

Steve Knutson, Director, Stratos

"Our experiences with The People Place have always been exceptional. What stood out was their personalised approach and deep understanding of our needs. They didn't just find candidates; they found the right fit."

Andrew Cashmore, Director, VSL Landscapes

"Last year, I went through a recruitment process with The People Place, through which I was placed in my current role at Smudge. Deanne at The People Place was great to work with, providing friendly support, and feedback during the whole process. Once I started at Smudge, the support continued with their 30/60/90 day check-ins, which is such a great way to provide both additional support for new staff, and useful feedback to the business. Now a year into my role, I can see how the partnership approach offered by The People Place really shows in their understanding of the Smudge culture, and values."

Matthew Baker, Programme Lead, Smudge

Get in Touch

We offer a free, no-obligation 20-minute consultation.
We can answer your questions, discuss your requirements in confidence
and outline how we may be able to help your business.

Free 20 Min Consultation