Candidate success story: Peter

Peter Ortega has recently gone from a temporary to a permanent role with Hellers. We had a chat with Peter about his experience of working with Martin Personnel and what it took to achieve the goal many people aspire to – attaining a permanent position. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your career

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Auckland's latest 'Employee of the Quarter'

Following on from Martin Personnel Auckland’s introduction of ‘Employee of the Quarter’ Awards in 2025, we are delighted to announce the winner from the most recent quarter… We are pleased to announce the winner is Joaqui Matias. Joaqui approaches his work with a fantastic attitude, clearly living and demonstrating all of the Martin Personnel values.

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Why people skills matter more than ever in AI-enabled workplaces

Artificial intelligence is here to stay. It’s already competently doing a wide variety of tasks from forecasting demand and optimising supply chains, through to answering customer queries. In many workplaces, AI is becoming a reliable co-worker – fast, data-driven and always on. Yet as automation increases, one thing is becoming clearer: the skills that make

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Drum roll please...announcing 'Employee of the Quarter'

Martin Personnel Auckland has formally introduced ‘Employee of the Quarter’ Awards and below we share who the recent winner is. With some outstanding efforts across the client sites in Auckland last quarter, it was a tough selection process, but we finally reached a decision. We are pleased to announce the winner as Misieliota. Misieliota (Misi)

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Candidate success story: Kristina

Kristina is a fantastic example of someone who models the Martin values. She is a hard worker with lots of ambition and is open to feedback which will help her advance in her chosen career. Recently we took the opportunity to talk to her about her experience of working with Martin Personnel. Introduce yourself and

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Finding flexible work that fits around life

As summer approaches in New Zealand, more people start thinking about picking up extra work – whether that’s to boost savings, gain experience, or balance income around family or study. The good news is that the next few months are some of the busiest for temporary work in New Zealand. Right now employers across manufacturing,

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Feedback in temporary recruitment – yes, you do need to give it!

Let’s start with a reminder of why hiring temporary staff is a smart way to keep your business running smoothly when demand shifts. Temps bring flexibility and can make a big difference in maintaining productivity. Temporary recruitment isn’t just about filling shifts. It’s about creating reliable, motivated teams who understand what’s expected of them and want

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Beyond the CV: 5 things employers are really looking for

We wholeheartedly recommend polishing your CV when job hunting, however with so much emphasis on that, it can be easy to gloss over attributes that go beyond the work history, skills, and everything else that makes you look good on paper. Here’s something many people miss: employers are looking for more than just qualifications and

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How to build a workforce you can count on

Having a dependable workforce is absolutely vital in industries where every shift matters. It’s not just about having enough people to get the job done… it’s about having the right people with the right mindset. Reliability, commitment, and work ethic aren’t just traits within workers that appear out of the blue – they take effort from employers to

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Achievement requires commitment: what that means for our candidates

This article covers one of the Martin Personnel values that we haven’t specifically written about before, however you may have come across it on our about us page…. Achievement requires commitment When it comes to building a successful career, talent and ambition will only take you so far. At Martin Personnel achievement requires commitment is one of our core

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