The Peak Body for Recruitment, Consulting and Staffing (RCSA) has crowned the best and brightest of New Zealand’s staffing industry with a black-tie affair at Auckland’s Viaduct Events Centre. Last night’s annual Industry Awards Ceremony recognised excellence across 13 categories, with 280 Recruitment and Staffing professionals walking the red carpet to celebrate their peers.
Hosted by one of New Zealand’s most recognisable and popular television personalities, Hilary Barry, the evening went off without a hitch. This year, RCSA received 91 entrants across the 13 categories. Last night 42 finalists were whittled down to 13 deserving winners.
“The standard of entrants is improving each year and winning an RCSA Industry Award is a coveted achievement. We congratulate all our finalists. The judges had a tough job and the field was exceptionally tight,” says RCSA CEO Charles Cameron.
“The evening was full of positive energy. When New Zealand’s Staffing Industry comes together to celebrate it is always a supportive environment.”
RCSA NZ Industry Award Winners 2024
Excellence in Client Service
Frog Recruitment
It is clear from their entry that Frog Recruitment value their clients throughout their whole journey, with their technology, training and people all focused on delivering for clients. Their customised innovations are fantastic and their novel approach to marketing made Frog Recruitment a stand-out.
Excellence in Business Innovation - Sponsored by Kamal
HainesAttract
Thinking outside the box with an innovation that is impactful, adaptable and scalable, HainesAttract impressed the judges with a well written and well evidenced entry. Their entry showcases an innovation that represents an advancement in international recruitment strategies at a time of considerable staff shortages and client demand.
Excellence in Candidate Care - Sponsored by Trade Me Jobs
Medrecruit
Presenting a stand-out entry in a very tightly contested category, Medrecruit impressed the judges with their thorough submission, impressive statistics and notable achievements. They were able to showcase how they maintain high standards of candidate care at optimum levels for a highly specialised and very important sector of New Zealand.
Excellence in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
Randstad New Zealand
Having a strategic and deliberate approach to all aspects of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, Randstad New Zealand has shown themselves to be a leader in this space. Their tangible metrics show great progress, and their initiatives will be sustainable as they move into the future, which is impressive.
Excellence in Safety & Wellbeing Culture - Sponsored by Leedsafe
Remarkable People
Letting their people have a voice is a strength of Remarkable People that sets them apart from the rest. Demonstrating a positive workplace culture, Remarkable People are taking their initiatives to the next level.
Excellence in Social Purpose
Medrecruit
Making an impact at a global level made Medrecruit a stand-out in this highly competitive category. Demonstrating external certifications to support their claims, Medrecuit is clearly driving positive outcomes for the NZ health system and NZ community.
Outstanding Agency - Up to 5 Staff
Recruitment Studio
Showcasing a well-rounded, and well-evidenced entry, Recruitment Studio have impressed the judges with how they make an impact on equitable opportunities within the employment market. There is a genuine purpose behind the business, which shines in all that they do.
Outstanding Agency - Up to 15 Staff
Dynamix Recruitment
Dynamix Recruitment’s stand out entry left a positive lasting impression on the judges. The tenure of their relationships with clients and candidates shows that they are making a difference, going above and beyond and setting a high benchmark for others to aspire to.
Outstanding Agency - Up to 40 Staff
Potentia
Potentia unanimously impressed the judges with their forward-thinking and holistic approach to recruitment and community engagement. They are proactive about making a genuine difference with many initiatives that set their service apart.
Outstanding Agency - Over 40 Staff
Onestaff
A values driven company performing exceptionally well, OneStaff has impressed the judges with their range of initiatives and contributions to the industry. The outstanding testimonials from both clients and candidates should be seen as a source of pride for OneStaff.
Rising Star 2024 - Sponsored by Abbott
Madeline Berry, Archway Recruitment
Madeline has clearly set herself on a growth trajectory, whilst being dedicated to her clients, colleagues and candidates, as well as the recruitment industry in general. Leading complex projects whilst maintaining high levels of service, demonstrated through detailed evidence, Madeline has proven herself to be deserving of the title Rising Star.
Recruitment Professional 2024 - Sponsored by SEEK
Matthew Greenwood, Archway Recruitment
Showing great ambition, Matthew Greenwood was a stand-out entrant in this hotly contested category. The judges were impressed with his strength in all aspects of the criteria and his ‘above and beyond’ approach to his career, company and the recruitment & staffing industry in general.
Recruitment Leader 2024
Guy Day, Potentia
Guy Day is clearly an all-round leader, maintaining an admirable balance between his business, his team and his community. He undoubtedly lives and breathes all he does, with manaakitanga at his core. A deserving winner in a tight field of leaders.
CEO Outstanding Contribution Award
Jonathan Greening, Archway Recruitment
Jonathan is a serial contributor to the staffing industry, regularly going above and beyond to help others in the community. He is a leading voice in New Zealand’s recruitment landscape and isn’t afraid to challenge the way things are done. Jonathan is in his third year on the NZ council and can always be relied upon to offer his support and expertise. With wit and candour, he’s a catalyst for meaningful change - Charles Cameron RCSA CEO.
RCSA congratulates this year’s winners. It’s the good work done by our members that lifts the industry’s reputation.