Office address: Huawei Centre level 6/120 Albert Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010
Website: www.beyondrecruitment.co.nz
Year established: 2003
Company type: staffing and recruiting
Employees: 105
Expertise: executive search, permanent recruitment, all-of-government recruitment, payrolling services, contracting solutions, temporary staffing solutions, psychometric testing, managed talent solutions
Parent company: Beyond Holdings Group
Key people: Liza Viz (chief executive), Ben Pearson (executive GM), Carren Walker-Raos (regional manager), Clare Saunders and Diana Reid (national managers), Grant Habgood (GM), Annie Tongia finance (business partner), Alice Clark (senior client manager)
Financing status: N/A
Beyond Recruitment, headquartered in Auckland with offices across Wellington, Christchurch, Tauranga, and Hamilton, is New Zealand’s largest fully Kiwi-owned recruitment agency. With 105 dedicated staff, the firm delivers services across permanent recruitment, temporary staffing, contracting solutions, and executive search. Serving a broad range of industries, they offer hundreds of job opportunities and an expansive talent pool for organisations nationwide.
Beyond Recruitment was founded in 2003, beginning with a strong focus on supporting New Zealand and its communities. The company has grown significantly, with its original board members still involved and two directors working closely in the business. They now operate ten specialised teams to provide tailored recruitment across various roles, ensuring clients and candidates have access to experts in each area.
Beyond Recruitment actively maintains a fresh talent pool by interviewing hundreds of job seekers weekly. In 2022, the company published a salary guide to support clients in staying competitive by offering full packages, including flexibility and hybrid work. This focus on competitive compensation and evolving work trends is critical for the firm’s clients and the country’s workforce.
Beyond Recruitment provides a comprehensive array of HR services, each tailored to meet the needs of Kiwi businesses:
permanent recruitment solutions: recruiting ideal permanent candidates across various industries
Beyond Recruitment is a preferred supplier for top New Zealand organisations, uniquely qualified to serve all nine All-of-Government (AoG) recruitment contract categories. With structured recruitment processes, they reduce hiring risks and support business success by matching organisations with the best talent.
Beyond Recruitment is committed to supporting Aotearoa and values the diverse backgrounds of its team members across Auckland, Wellington, Tauranga, Hamilton, and Christchurch. Staff are encouraged to contribute their unique strengths in an inclusive work environment that celebrates individuality. Their team enjoys collaborative and agile workspaces, hybrid work options, and other benefits, such as:
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are integral to Beyond Recruitment’s operations. They actively support equal opportunity across all sectors and strive to improve outcomes for New Zealand’s diverse communities. Guided by respect, honesty, flexibility, Mahi Tahi, and a commitment to Aotearoa, they actively promote DEI initiatives like:
Beyond Recruitment also strengthens its community impact through various initiatives. The firm collaborates with the Cancer Society NZ, InZone Education Foundation, and Starship, with the Good Registry allowing clients to make charity donations through placements. Additionally, survey participants in the Economic & Labour Report have the chance to win donations for their chosen charity.
Liza Viz (Elizabeth Vizirgianakis) is Beyond Recruitment’s chief executive and serves on the Board of Directors. Previously, she held regional manager roles at Hudson Global Resources, Hudson Recruitment, and managed a branch at Grafton Recruitment. Viz has a bachelor’s in law, international relations, and sociology from the University of the Witwatersrand.
The leadership team at Beyond Recruitment comprises experienced professionals guiding operations and client relationships across various sectors:
Beyond Recruitment’s 2023 salary guide indicated easing hiring challenges for businesses, with 48% reporting retention struggles—a decrease from 83% the prior year. As economic pressures mount, the firm has advised companies to consider cost management strategies while prioritising a supportive workplace culture. This approach reinforces the company’s goal to support sustainable workforce solutions for New Zealand organisations.
In August 2024, the company highlighted issues facing women in technology through a publication on "Empowering Women in Tech." By partnering with Women in Tech New Zealand, Beyond Recruitment champions increased female representation and gender balance in this developing sector. Their commitment to DEI, innovation, and sector growth positions the firm as a leader in New Zealand’s recruitment industry.
