THE AGENCY FOR PEOPLE

Recruitment and Human Resources for businesses in New Zealand serious about their people.

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Your partner for people

Finding great people matters. So does creating a culture where they thrive. We support businesses across Recruitment and HR, from hiring and onboarding right through to retention, development and ongoing people support.

Most importantly, we stay close to your business, so the support we provide fits your people, culture and future plans.

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We help businesses make better people decisions

Build Your Team

We find people who fit the role, the team, and the culture around it. The focus is on long-term fit, not just filling the vacancy.

HR and People

We help you handle the people stuff before it becomes a problem, from culture and performance to policies and tough conversations. We're there to help when you need it most.

The stats don’t lie

We align your people strategy with your business strategy – from hiring great talent to shaping culture, capability, and performance. When your team and your goals move in the same direction, results follow. And ours speak for themselves.

99%

Roles Filled

180+

Returning Customers

90%+

Offer Acceptance Rate

27%

Faster to Deliver

Looking for what’s next?

We help you find a role that suits where you’re heading. The right job is more than a title; it’s about belonging, growth, and purpose. We take the time to understand what matters to you, then connect you with teams where you can do your best work.

Explore our career page, drop us a note, and let’s talk about what’s next.

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Why Paragon?

Great people decisions start well before a vacancy exists. We work with your team on headcount forecasting, team design, and the capability you’ll need next, so when a role does open it is already part of a plan we built together. The support continues long after the role is filled.

  • Partnership: We work closely with your team and get to know the business properly.
  • Transparency: You always know what’s happening and where things stand.
  • Fit: We look beyond the role to the culture, values and team around it, making sure the person strengthens the organisation, not just fills the vacancy.
  • Commercial: We design people solutions that make sense for your business, connecting people plans to business plans.

We don’t play agency games. We focus on good people, good process, and being a partner who truly cares about the people behind your business.

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SEctor Spotlights

We specialise in the sectors that keep Australasia moving

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Utilities, Energy and Infrastructure

We recruit across electricity distribution, engineering, renewables, water, gas and major infrastructure, connecting organisations with people who understand the work from field capability to engineering, delivery and specialist leadership.

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Medical Devices and Healthcare Technology

We support medical device and health tech organisations across sales, technical and clinical applications, operations, delivery and leadership in highly technical, regulated environments.

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Healthcare & Allied Health

We recruit across clinical services, allied health, community health and specialist care, connecting organisations with qualified accredited professionals committed to better outcomes.

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Corporate and Commercial

We recruit commercial capability across finance, people and culture, sales, marketing, administration and leadership, the roles that shape performance, culture and growth.

Who we work with

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Our Latest News

Let’s get the people part right

Word’s getting around

"Chene’s experience and professionalism were evident throughout the process. She has a remarkable ability to connect with both candidates and employers on a fundamental level. I look forward to continue working with Paragon in my new role as we grown the business."

Ruve Naidoo

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"Steph, Chene and the team provide an exemplary service, we've used the recently for 2 key roles in our company, and they will continue to work alongside us as a trusted advisor to our business."

Niqui Keen

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"Great experience with Chene at Paragon Recruitment from start to finish, so supportive and easy to communicate with, made the process of finding a new role very smooth, so glad I worked with her and had that extra push and support :) well recommended."

Met Versteeg

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