Hire staff
We’ll help you hit the target with recruitment
Our job is to make your job easier. That means helping you avoid being ‘hit and miss’ when you hire staff. As recruitment experts we can reduce your work load by assisting you to hire the right people at the right time.
We have been one of the leading ‘go to’ temp agencies within manufacturing, logistics and associated sectors for many years. Plenty of our associates progress to permanent job placements with our clients. We understand your world – the unique demands and environments in these sectors and the importance of health & safety. We’d love to find you people that are right ‘on target’ for your requirements.
Is there great match?
Being ‘all about people’, we are all about the match. Not just matching the right candidates to the right jobs…also, ensuring there is a good fit between Martin Personnel and our clients. Take a look at our values when you read ‘about us’ and if they look similar to yours, then we should chat.
Relax – here’s why you are in good hands with us
3 of the ways we’ll help you feel supported with your recruitment needs, allowing you to spend time and energy on tasks you enjoy:
- Strong client relationships – we build long term relationships with our clients so that they have a recruitment partner they can rely on
- Save time, less paperwork – an online portal allows you to validate our staff on your site, approve hours and share invoices for approval. The paperless system has been designed for easier management of variable labour requirements at the same time as meeting all your compliance and legal obligations
- We put people first – whether you are a client or a candidate, Chief Executive or Assistant… you will be not be treated like a number. We value you as an individual and are always ready to hear your feedback, take you seriously and if necessary, make things right. We also believe happy candidates equals happy clients.
Answers to your frequently asked questions
We currently specialise in the manufacturing and logistics sectors, providing staffing solutions for a variety of roles within production, warehouse management, distribution, and supply chain operations.
We cater for all of these – whether you are looking to fill a gap with a temporary employee, want to hire someone for a specific contract or a more permanent employment solution, we can help. Just let us know your requirements.
The first step is to register with us. Complete our contact form and then we will guide you through the process.
Yes we do! Once you are registered with us you will have access to the client portal – this can be used for administration associated with any candidates you hire through Martin Personnel. If you need assistance, our team is available to help guide you through any processes involved.
After making contact with us, one of the first things we usually arrange is a meeting with a consultant to fully understand your requirements. We’ll then get busy with selecting suitable candidates and these profiles will be presented to you at a follow up meeting.
Alongside you deciding on who to interview/hire, we’ll prepare the appropriate paperwork for us to formalise agreements. The final stage before our candidates can commence work with you is a workplace health & safety audit. By the time this process has been completed, everything will be set up on our systems ready for your employee(s) to commence work.
The time frame for hiring staff through Martin Personnel varies depending on the job market and the nature of the positions you are hiring for. Some roles are filled within days, while others may take a few weeks or more. Our team will keep you informed throughout the process.
If you have a question that is not covered off in this list – please ask, we’d be happy to help and may even add your question to the list!
Updates for clients
Get resource-ready for seasonal demand – a guide to temporary staffing
For manufacturing, warehousing and logistics businesses, the lead-up to Christmas and summer can bring a significant surge in demand. At the same time, employees are taking annual leave – therein lies the problem… You can find yourself needing more people at exactly the time when recruitment can be most challenging. The key is to get ahead
Employment Leave Act 2026: what employers and employees need to know
Calculating leave entitlements in New Zealand has never been a simple task, leading to confusion and issues for both employers and employees. After years of scrutiny and calls for change, the Holidays Act 2003 is finally being replaced with a new system designed to make leave entitlements easier to understand and administer. The long-awaited replacement
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