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Recruitment

Hire the people you need now and for the future

Our expert recruiters find you the leaders and specialists who match your ambition - with the right mix of mindset and experience to drive your next stage.

We specialise in recruiting C-level executives and senior leaders, technical specialists, and growth focused roles.

Ambitious businesses need to think differently to attract the right talent.

Whether you're scaling a world-first idea or building a legacy business, growth demands more than just capability - it takes the right mindset.

Skills can be developed, but mindset is harder to shift. That’s why we hire for problem-solving ability; people who thrive in ambiguity, take ownership, and move things forward.

We find the specialists and leaders who match your ambition and are ready to grow with your business.

Our recruitment process

01 Big picture first

  • We spend time with you to understand your vision, purpose, values, and culture

  • 360 offer design - role brief with leaders & key stakeholders to define the experience and expertise of the ideal candidate and get clear on the role

  • Design the recruitment process - messaging, advertising, approach, and create or review of job description

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02 Recruit

  • Advertise and share your role across targeted channels

  • Proactive search and engagement with head hunting and utilisation of our networks

  • Initial Interviews, plus co-interviewing alongside you

  • Process and offer management including interviews, reference checking, other testing and negotiation 

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03 Set up for Success

  • Create an onboarding success plan including job description, KPIs and 30, 60, 90 day plan

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"Finding the right people is straight-up hard work. We have failed a few times of late. Technical roles with experience tend to come at an inflated price. Sprout navigated the course to find the right calibre of candidate, a great team fit and in our budget. I did not expect the outcome we got Super stoked."

Bruce Howe
Managing Director, Putti

"I've used Sprout for my recruitment and culture for over four years now. Every experience has been beyond my expectations. Fleur Clough in particular is a stand-out for incredible service!"

Daniel Szczepanski
General Manager, Construction Specialties NZ

"A +++ Sprout have such a wealth of knowledge in recruitment and they genuinely care about people. Really impressed and will be using them again!"

Amanda Roxburgh

  • What roles do you typically recruit?

    Senior leadership, go-to-market roles, growth focused roles, and specialist technical roles. Our focus is on mid market business in any industry as well as scaling business in NZ tech, manufacturing and deep-tech sectors.

  • How is Sprout People’s recruitment approach different?

    We focus on fit, capability, and future growth. Every search is grounded in the organisation’s strategy, leadership expectations, and long-term needs.

  • What’s your recruitment process?

    We start by understanding your business model, goals, culture, and leadership expectations. Then we build a targeted search strategy, run screening and interviews, assess fit and capability, and support final selection. It’s hands-on and outcomes-focused and we’re with you every step of the way.

  • How long does recruitment take?

    Most senior and specialist searches take 6–10 weeks. Hard-to-find roles can take longer, but we’ll tell you upfront and adjust our approach as needed.

  • What if I’m not sure what role I actually need?

    You’ve come to the right place. We will always question the purpose of the role, how it fits within your strategy and support you to design the role. Many leaders come to us unsure whether they need a GM, Head Of, or something different, we help you clarify capability gaps, role scope, and structure before recruitment starts. 

  • How do you assess cultural and leadership fit?

    Through structured interviews, capability assessments, and deep conversations about your values, leadership style, and team dynamics. We match for long-term impact, not just technical skill.

  • What happens if a hire doesn’t work out?

    It doesn’t happen often, but if it does, we’ll work with you to sort it out and find a replacement.

  • How involved are leaders in the recruitment process?

    Highly, but efficiently. We design a structured process that respects leaders’ time while ensuring strong decision-making.

  • What outcomes should leaders expect from Sprout People recruitment?

    Clear shortlists, confident hiring decisions, and candidates who perform and stay.

Ready to find the right person?

Whether you need a senior leader, a technical specialist, or someone who can grow with your business, we’ll help you find them. Tell us a bit about what you’re looking for and we’ll be in touch soon.

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