We are in the business of people

We find and place the right people at the right time, for businesses in search of remarkable talent and individuals seeking their next career move. Your trusted recruitment professionals since 2016.

Learn all about Remarkable People Recruitment Agency In New Zealand

About Us

Remarkable People, established in 2016, quickly emerged as an industry leader in the recruitment sector. Since first opening our doors in Queenstown, our commitment to growth and innovation has contributed to our expansion into multiple regions, including Auckland, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Hawkes Bay, Wellington, Nelson, Blenheim, Christchurch, Dunedin, and Invercargill.

We connect businesses with remarkable talent, empowering them to thrive. We pride ourselves on building strong client relationships, coupled with a focus on retaining key staff. This ensures a consistent delivery of service for both employers and job seekers.

Our vision

Remarkable People exists so that all our people thrive through tailored recruitment solutions. We pride ourselves on finding and placing the right people at the right time as we strive to become New Zealand's preferred recruitment suppliers.

A smart heart

We prioritise the health, safety, and wellbeing of our people, embrace local values, foster the growth of Remarkable Kiwis, and actively support our communities.

A pumping heart

We love what we do, we have fun! We are inspired by success and growth and we smash the mold.

Finger on the pulse

We consistently deliver the right people at the right time, strive for innovation to improve services, derive energy and momentum from empowering our people to embody our characteristics, and stay ahead of the game with policies, procedures, and regulations.

Diversity & Inclusiveness

We are ONE team working together – our difference in skills, knowledge and experience powers our collective genius, we celebrate our vibrancy, and everyone's got a home here.

Check your pulse

We own it - individually and collectively, we do what we say we’ll do, we are accountable to each other, we aren’t afraid to ask, and we embrace “see it say it” by having open and honest conversations.

Our team

Our dynamic team at Remarkable People is committed to connecting businesses with exceptional talent. Operating across multiple regions, we prioritise building lasting relationships with our clients.

Retaining key staff ensures we consistently deliver top service tailored to unique needs. With specialists strategically located nationwide, we offer prompt and professional solutions in recruitment. Discover the faces driving our success and helping drive yours.

Our Remarkable People Team connects businesses with remarkable talent, empowering them to thrive. We pride ourselves on building strong client relationships, coupled with a focus on retaining key staff. This ensures a consistent delivery of service for both employers and job seekers.

Advisory board

Tonia Cawood
Tonia Cawood
Advisor
Hayden Dillon
Hayden Dillon
Advisor
Kiran King
Kiran King
Advisor

Leadership team

Ed Stott
Ed Stott
National Operations Manager
Blair McNaughton
Blair McNaughton
Managing Director
Paddy ORegan
Paddy ORegan
National Sales Manager
Gail Nell
Gail Nell
Chief Finance Operator
Lydia Clarke
Lydia Clarke
Marketing Manager
Mel Mitchell
Mel Mitchell
Human Resources Manager

Through our community fund, we support "Remarkable Kiwis," sponsor local teams/events, and foster diversity and inclusivity. We prioritise health, safety, and environmental protection, empowering our team to make a positive impact and contribute to vibrant communities across New Zealand.

Celebrating our success

Remarkable People's journey and success in Business Awards. Join us in celebrating the milestones that have defined our commitment to excellence and innovation.

Community Heart

Remarkable People are Deloitte Fast 50 Winners for 2021, 2022 and 2023.
2021 | 2022 | 2023 winners

Triple the Trophies, Triple the Gratitude! We're thrilled to be named one of Fast50 winners and Fastest Growing Services Business in Otago for 2023 – and for the third year in a row! This recognition wouldn't be possible without our amazing employees nationwide. Cheers to their hard work that fuels our business growth!

2023 finalists

We proudly achieved finalist status at the 2023 Seek Sara Awards in the category of Outstanding Large Agency. This award acknowledges excellence across key areas such as workplace culture, customer engagement, commercial growth, and industry influence.

2022 Finalists | 2023 winners

Celebrating our exceptional performance, we were recognised for workplace culture, innovation, candidate engagement, and commercial growth. We're proud to be the first dual winners in RCSA history. We also won Excellence in Well-being and Safety. Our efforts have created an environment where employees thrive, and we're immensely proud of the strides we've made.

2023 Winners

We are delighted to announce our victory at the Grand Business South Awards for Excellence in Customer Service Delivery. This award stands as a testament to the dedication of our team and the high level of customer service they consistently provide nationwide to all employees and employers associated with Remarkable People.

2023 Winners

We were honored to be finalists at the 2023 Auckland 2 Degrees Business Awards for Excellence in Customer Service, showcasing the high standard of service we consistently deliver to both employees and employers. Additionally, we are proud finalists for Excellence in Marketing, a testament to our innovative marketing efforts that have played a pivotal role in driving the commercial growth of our business.

2023 Winners

Double the Triumph! We've clinched TWO prestigious awards in the Construction and Hospitality categories right here in NZ in the Sourcr 2023 Recruitment awards! It's an absolute honor to be recognised for our outstanding achievements, reaffirming our dedication to excellence in both industries. Winning in two highly competitive categories further solidifies our position as a leading recruitment agency, and we're grateful for the trust our clients and candidates have placed in us.