Office address: Level 4/5 High Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010 
Website: www.joyn.co.nz 
Year established: 2017 
Company type: staffing and recruiting 
Employees: 37+ 
Expertise: recruitment, human resources, HR policy writing, attraction and retention strategies, employee branding, HR management, employee relations, remuneration and benefits, occupational health and safety, restructuring 
Parent company: N/A 
Key people: Jonathan Rice and Sean Walters (co-founders), Katie Eleftheriou (consultant), Kristian Morgan (recruiter), Carol Abernethy and Jayne Rice (specialists), David Daniels (developer), Anastasia Lee (manager) 
Financing status: N/A 

JOYN Recruitment, based in Auckland, delivers on-demand recruitment and HR services to businesses across New Zealand. Their 37 consultants have completed 4,760 assignments for 795 clients while offering cost-effective and flexible solutions. By integrating human expertise with advanced technology, the company enables smarter hiring through a no-placement-fee and pay-as-you-go model.
 

History of JOYN Recruitment 

JOYN Recruitment was founded in 2009 by Jonathan Rice and Sean Walters to simplify the often-daunting hiring process for businesses of all sizes. Initially launched as Rice Consulting, the company specialised in recruiting for the HR and recruitment industries. Shifting work preferences and advancements in technology in 2012 enabled consultants to provide expertise remotely, paving the way for flexible recruitment solutions.  

This new approach took off when they delivered 10 recruiters on short notice for a large assessment centre project, introducing Virtual Recruitment Process Outsourcing (v.RPO). The company expanded rapidly, opening in Christchurch in 2015 and Wellington in 2016, before rebranding as JOYN in 2017.  

By combining human insight with advanced technology, JOYN Recruitment now offers efficient and cost-effective recruitment with greater transparency and control for clients and consultants. 
 

Products and Services of JOYN Recruitment 

JOYN Recruitment offers a comprehensive range of services designed to optimise HR and recruitment processes: 

• HR services: provides on-demand support for employee relations, compliance, and personalised HR strategies
   
• recruitment services: offers pay-as-you-go hiring solutions with no placement fees, using a network of experienced consultants
   
• health check: evaluates and enhances HR practices through targeted assessments and actionable recommendations
   
• resources: features a blog with insights on recruitment trends, HR strategies, and industry best practices 
   

JOYN Recruitment combines human expertise with advanced technology to deliver personalised, on-demand recruitment and HR solutions through a flexible pay-as-you-go model. Their nationwide network of consultants provides niche-specific expertise and real-time transparency via an online dashboard.
 

Culture at JOYN Recruitment 

JOYN Recruitment fosters a flexible and supportive work environment, helping employees stay engaged with their HR and recruitment skills while managing other commitments. Team members value the balance between independent projects and collaborative support, which allows them to feel connected while working remotely. Additional advantages include: 

• flexible schedules: employees customise their workdays to suit personal priorities beyond the typical 9-5 structure
   
• work-life balance: freedom to run businesses, spend time with family, and pursue personal interests
   
• engaged clients: active collaboration makes recruitment processes enjoyable and efficient
   
• advanced tools: technology streamlines tasks and improves time management for consultants
   
• strong support: assistance from client managers and leadership ensures smooth project delivery
   
• remote work: ideal for parents and others with commitments, with work-from-home flexibility
   
• closer relationships: meaningful connections with clients and candidates lead to better understanding and hiring accuracy

JOYN Recruitment’s team culture extends beyond work, with employees actively supporting charitable initiatives like recruiting for roles at organisations such as Child Rescue. These efforts focus on creating opportunities for professionals to contribute to meaningful causes, including protecting vulnerable children from exploitation. Such involvement highlights the company’s broader commitment to positive social impact and community engagement.
 

About JOYN Recruitment Co-Founders Jonathan Rice and Sean Walters, and Key People 

Jonathan Rice, co-founder of JOYN Recruitment, serves as project director at superHUMAN Software and director at Rice & Co. Previously, he co-founded virtualRPO and held managerial roles at Beyond Recruitment, Hughes Recruitment, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, along with being a senior consultant at Hays. He earned an LLB (Hons) in Law from Nottingham Trent University.  

Sean Walters, co-founder and COO of JOYN Recruitment, also holds roles as managing director at Rice Consulting NZ and sales director at superHUMAN Software. His career path is unconventional, beginning in taxidermy before transitioning to recruitment, where he specialises in hiring recruitment professionals. Walters combines a unique background with a focus on innovative recruitment practices. 

The leadership team at JOYN Recruitment includes a diverse group of experts in HR, recruitment, and technology: 

• Katie (Simpkins) Eleftheriou as a recruitment consultant, specialising in versatile recruitment strategies and contributing to their success
   
• Kristian Morgan serving as contract recruiter, excelling in filling senior IT and engineering roles, with a client rating of 9.58 out of 10
   
• Carol Abernethy as a senior HR specialist providing flexible HR solutions while balancing career coaching and consultancy in the firm’s supportive work environment
   
• Jayne Rice acts as a recruitment specialist, inspiring JOYN’s inception in 2012 to offer flexible recruitment work while managing family commitments
   
• David Daniels is a lead software developer, driving technological advancements to enhance JOYN Recruitment's platform for better client and consultant experiences
   
• Anastasia Lee serves as a community manager, fostering engagement within their consultant network and ensuring effective communication and support
   

The Future at JOYN Recruitment 

The JOYN + SEEK APAC integration through JOYN 3.0 streamlines job advertising across eight markets, providing tailored ad categories and local pricing options for clients. Features like job previews and branding simplify recruitment processes and enhance efficiency and consistency in hiring outcomes. This partnership strengthens JOYN Recruitment’s ability to support businesses globally while unlocking new growth opportunities in diverse markets. 

Their recent launch of JOYN 3.0 introduces a faster and more secure recruitment portal designed to enhance client-consultant collaboration. Developed over 18 months, it incorporates advanced tools for streamlined hiring processes and expanded market opportunities. This milestone equips JOYN Recruitment to compete in a rapidly changing recruitment market by providing practical and tailored solutions for modern business hiring challenges.