Office address: Level 12, 29 Customs Street West, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010
Website: www.roberthalf.com/nz
Year established: 1948
Company type: staffing and recruiting
Employees: 15,000+
Expertise: consulting services, recruitment, staffing, hiring, talent solutions, workforce planning, finance and accounting specialisations, technology recruitment, administrative staffing, internal audit consulting, risk management, compliance advisory
Parent company: N/A
Key people: Megan Alexander (managing director), M. Keith Waddell (CEO), Ronil Singh (regional director), Kelsey Llewellyn (division manager), Samir Sheth (division director), Hannah Maplethorpe and Aleks Vujovic (talent managers), Ian Hamilton (senior consultant)
Financing status: N/A
Robert Half, headquartered in Auckland for New Zealand operations, connects businesses with skilled talent and supports professionals in finding in-demand jobs. As the first specialised talent solutions firm, it has 15,000 staff in 325 offices worldwide and is valued at $6.36 billion in 2024. Globally, the firm serves various industries by matching top companies with qualified candidates in finance, technology, and administration.
Robert Half was founded in 1948 by Bob and Maxine Half, aiming to establish a fair and efficient recruitment process. In 1963, Bob Half advocated for ethical recruitment, addressing discriminatory practices. The company expanded internationally in 1973, launching Accountemps, the first professional staffing division.
In the late 1980s, Max Messmer acquired Robert Half, enabling a centralised support structure and further expansions. In 1990, the firm was listed on the New York Stock Exchange and introduced legal, technology, and administrative staffing services, surpassing $1 billion in revenue. The 2002 launch of Protiviti strengthened the company’s role in internal audit and consulting, while recent accolades from Forbes and others reflect continued success.
Robert Half’s offerings support businesses across talent acquisition, workforce planning, and consulting needs:
For organisations navigating workforce challenges or pursuing transformation, Robert Half and Protiviti combine expert consulting with custom talent solutions to drive growth and efficiency.
Robert Half supports a culture that values people with strong communication skills and a commitment to building successful teams. The company celebrates employees’ achievements with rewards, including international travel and networking opportunities with top industry leaders. Employees benefit from a competitive compensation package with a range of financial and wellness perks:
The firm’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is built on a foundation of ethics, respect, and fairness for all employees. This culture promotes collaboration, support, and equal opportunities for every team member to achieve career growth. Robert Half aims to create an empowering environment that values diverse perspectives through ongoing DEI initiatives like:
Robert Half actively engages with local communities, supporting charities and organisations through both team-based initiatives and individual employee efforts. Employees are encouraged to give back, with two days of paid leave provided annually for volunteering with selected charities. From charity marathons to career mentoring for students, their commitment to community involvement is integral to its values.
Megan Alexander, managing director of Robert Half in New Zealand, supports clients in securing skilled finance and accounting professionals. She brings over 20 years of experience, having served as a division manager and consultant within the company, following a career at KPMG. Alexander graduated with a Bachelor of Management Studies in accounting from Waikato University.
Here are the key leaders at Robert Half, each with specific roles and responsibilities in New Zealand:
Robert Half’s recent findings reveal that many Kiwi employees are "quiet vacationing," where they work remotely from holiday destinations without employer notification. Megan Alexander, the firm’s managing director, stresses that balancing financial goals with personal wellbeing can reduce conflicts between remote work and primary job duties. These insights suggest that the company will prioritise clear guidelines and open communication to strengthen trust and support a positive workplace culture.
Another survey done by the company reveals nearly half of New Zealand workers consider a second job to meet financial needs. Employees balancing additional work with primary roles highlights the importance of employer support. These findings forecast that Robert Half’s ongoing insights will continue to help businesses understand workforce trends, supporting strategies for retention and employee wellbeing.
