Your next hire is right here waiting.
Don’t hire the hard way. With Employment Hero, the talent you need is built into the platform, along with everything you need to employ them.


Skip the search with talent shortlists.
Explore talent shortlists before you’ve even posted a job ad. Find more people like your best people. Click your org chart for candidates with similar skills and experience.
Tell us who you’re looking for.
Search for your ideal candidate based on skills, location, availability and salary expectations. We’ll scan the talent pool for talent who match.
Hire with confidence with
verified candidates.
Employment Hero gives you something other hiring platforms can’t: insights from live HR and payroll records to verify a candidate’s work history. You’ll always know you’ve made the right call.
From hired to paid in a few clicks.
With Hiring, HR and Payroll in one system, you can move from first interview to first paycheck in just a few clicks. No more hopping between platforms.
Free to search and shortlist.
Tired of paying and praying for the right hire? With Employment Hero, it’s 100% free to search and screen talent. You only pay when someone’s officially on the team.
Need a hand hiring?
We’ll take hiring off your plate. Our AI recruitment agent is your 24/7 recruitment partner that sources candidates, conducts first-round screening, and finds the perfect fit for you.
I need a weekend barista in Ponsonby. Someone who can open at 6.
Recruitment agent
Done. I screened 12 people who can do early starts. These two fit best:
Sam R.Barista, weekends94% match
Ravi NairBarista, weekends91% match
Tips, templates and tools for hiring.
Practical guides for finding, choosing and hiring great people.

How to hire casual employees in New Zealand
Learn how to hire casual employees in New Zealand legally, efficiently, and faster with AI-powered tools. Stay compliant, streamline recruitment, and find top talent for your business.
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How to hire part-time employees in New Zealand
Learn how to hire part-time employees in New Zealand legally and efficiently, covering compliance, employee entitlements, and smarter hiring strategies powered by AI tools.
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Nail your hiring prep in one day: The ultimate checklist for recruitment success
Get your Kiwi business hiring-ready with this practical checklist. Prepare job descriptions, set clear expectations, and attract the right candidates without unnecessary delays.
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Recruitment compliance do’s and don’ts: Hiring compliance for hiring managers
Learn how to stay compliant when finding talent, interviewing candidates, and onboarding new employees. Discover smarter hiring practices to build a strong, capable team.
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A new source of untapped talent.
The Hero Foundation helps people facing barriers to employment to get work-ready and connects them with businesses ready to give great people a chance.
The right person is right here waiting. They just need the chance to be seen.




