Office address: Level 1B, 88 Broadway Auckland 1023 
Website: www.kinetic.co.nz 
Year established: 1997 
Company type: staffing and recruiting 
Employees: 42 
Expertise: business support, sales and marketing, IT recruitment, recruitment services, corporate services, medical recruitment, coaching services, finance recruitment, executive search, construction and property recruitment, HR, engineering recruitment 
Parent company: Bluefin Resources 
Key people: Adam Edwards (CEO); Aimee Lockton, Sara Tulloch, Rachel Turner, and Lauren Mouton (managers); Mick McKeon and Madison Allen (national leads) 
Financing status: corporate backed or acquired 

Kinetic Recruitment is a New Zealand-based staffing agency that emphasises a people-first approach in recruitment services. With 26 years of industry experience, the company has a team of 42 professionals across four offices nationwide, placing over 1,800 candidates in 2023. The firm excels at connecting candidates and employers by finding the right match, leveraging deep insights into local talent and market needs. 

History of Kinetic Recruitment 

Kinetic Recruitment was founded in 1997 by Kate Ross in Wellington, aiming to combine traditional values with a modern approach to recruitment. With growing success, the company opened a second office in Auckland in 2000, followed by branches in Tauranga in 2015 and Christchurch in 2016. Kinetic’s team recruits across New Zealand and Australia, operating by five core values: honesty, loyalty, directness, ethics, and hard work.  

Acquired by Bluefin Resources Group in 2018, the company expanded its presence and now operates five branches nationwide. Acknowledged as an HRD Employer of Choice in 2020, the firm adapted new technologies and development initiatives during the pandemic. Kinetic Recruitment has expanded its recruitment expertise, now covering IT, tech, blue-collar, and medical roles. 

Products and Services of Kinetic Recruitment 

Kinetic Recruitment offers an array of staffing and advisory solutions designed to meet the diverse needs of New Zealand’s job market: 

• permanent recruitment: tailored recruitment for long-term roles across industries 
• temporary recruitment: flexible placements to meet short-term staffing needs 
• career coaching: support for professional growth and career progression 
• wellness coaching: guidance focused on employee health and wellbeing 
• outplacement support: assisting displaced workers with career transitions 
• advisory services: expert advice on workforce planning and organisational development 
• payroll services: seamless payroll solutions for clients 
• skills-based testing: assessments to identify the best candidates for each role 

With an actively refreshed candidate database and skilled recruitment consultants, Kinetic Recruitment draws on local market knowledge to secure candidates who bring clients value. 

Culture at Kinetic Recruitment 

Kinetic Recruitment embraces a workplace culture that breaks the mould, offering a vibrant, people-focused environment. The team goes beyond standard recruitment practices, aiming to find extraordinary candidates for each role. Employee benefits at the company include: 

• flexible work options: promoting work-life balance 
• bonuses and additional leave: reward and time off for top performers 
• mental health days and wellness support: a commitment to employee wellbeing 
• dynamic, collaborative atmosphere: fostering a fun, supportive workplace with potential for career growth 

Kinetic’s team culture is also reflected in positive client feedback. Clients often praise the agency’s clear communication, professional guidance, and supportive job placement process, highlighting its consistency and long-term approach to client relationships. 

About Kinetic Recruitment CEO Adam Edwards and Key People 

Adam Edwards is Kinetic Recruitment’s CEO, bringing over 20 years of experience in the recruitment industry. His past roles include regional director at Hays, director at Ambition, and managing director at ConnectedGroup. Edwards studied at Vandyke Community College and holds a licence from the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority. 

Leading Kinetic Recruitment is a skilled team dedicated to guiding the company’s growth and vision. Key leaders include: 

• Aimee Lockton is an office manager and executive assistant to the CEO, overseeing executive schedules and office administration 
• Sara Tulloch as people, culture and wellbeing manager focuses on enhancing employee experience, wellness initiatives, and a supportive workplace culture 
• Rachel Turner serves as a regional manager, managing recruitment strategies and team performance across assigned regions 
• Lauren Mouton as a team manager directs consultant support and coordinates recruitment operations 
• Mick McKeon, national lead – construction and property, leads recruitment efforts for roles in construction and property sectors 
• Madison Allen serves as a national lead – executive, specialising in executive-level recruitment and placement across industries 

The Future at Kinetic Recruitment 

Kinetic Recruitment recently marked World Health Day with a company-wide step challenge, encouraging staff to prioritise their health by staying active. Embracing the theme “My Health, My Right,” employees walked to meetings, paced during calls, and opted for physical activity over transport. The company continues to grow, expanding its talented team and commitment to employee wellness and community health. 

The firm recently supported Breast Cancer Awareness by organising donation drives in Auckland and Wellington, showing their commitment to meaningful causes. The team also celebrated creativity and team spirit at a "Pinot and Picasso" event, blending art with connection in a relaxed setting. These activities highlight Kinetic Recruitment’s mission to create impact both in the community and among their staff, strengthening bonds and upholding a positive workplace culture.